U.N. mediators and regional stakeholders are trying to prevail on the warring factions in Yemen to extend a two-month truce set to expire today. The truce has provided significant benefits for the warring factions, the
Rival Governments Claim Power in Libya
Rival governments are asserting power in Libya, bringing the country closer to renewed civil conflict.The United Nations, United States, Egypt, and other external actors are trying to prevail on the contending factions to avoid further
Why Biden’s limited Somalia deployment is the right move
In counterterrorism and security, failures make front-page news while quiet successes seldom get the credit they deserve. Last month’s deadly gun attacks in Buffalo, New York, and Uvalde, Texas, are prime examples of the former.
Russia vs NATO: How Mali Became Another Front for the Ukraine War
The distance between Ukraine and Mali is measured in thousands of kilometers. But the geopolitical distance is much closer to the point that it appears as if the ongoing conflicts in both countries are the
Conflict Trends Update
SUDAN General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, head of the ruling Sovereign Council, announced Sunday that he was lifting the state of emergency in place since the military grabbed sole power last October. Regular mass protests have
Turkey looks towards Africa
Turkey has announced some interesting moves that on the surface indicate an increased interest in Africa or maintaining its presence in certain areas. The First decision was made on October 22nd. On that date the
Regarding Tunisia
One of the most interesting intersections in US Foreign Policy currently is the conflicts that are presented when US National Security Interests are in conflict with Human Rights Concerns. Currently most focus has been on
East Africa: Terrorism Threat High On Agenda As East African States Ready Themselves for Joint Military Drills in Uganda
The UPDF deputy Chief of Military Intelligence, Brig Abdul Rugumayo has reminded East African armed forces of the threat caused by terrorism to the people and economies. “Terrorism is making the world less safe for
Boko Haram, ISWAP: Nigerian troops eliminate 14 terrorists, rescue 100 family members
The Defence Headquarters has said troops of Operation Hadin Kai, had, in the past two weeks, eliminated 14 terrorists and arrested 15 others. The Director, Defence Media Operations, Maj.-Gen. Bernard Onyeuko, said this on Thursday
RDC : prolongation de l’opération militaire conjointe avec l’Ouganda dans l’Est
Lancée le 30 novembre 2021, l’opération militaire menée conjointement par les armées congolaise et ougandaise dans l’Est de la RDC a été prolongée. L’acte de prolongation a été signé mercredi 1er juin dans la ville