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From Tigray to the Sahel: The AU’s Detachment Is Fuelling Africa’s Security Collapse
African leaders are gathered in Addis Ababa this week for the African Union’s annual summit, meeting inside one of the safest capitals on the...
Saudi-UAE Rivalry Overshadows African Union Summit
A feud between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is overshadowing the African Union summit, as many African leaders aim to avoid...
The Paradox of Internationally-led Peacebuilding
Peacebuilding is a necessary effort to be achieved as it ensures a harmonious life for humankind, yet it is not easy to achieve. In...
Egypt’s Shadow War: Partnering with China to Curb Mossad’s Influence Across Africa
In early 2026, the Egyptian General Intelligence Directorate, under the leadership of Major General Hassan Rashad, in cooperation with the Chinese Ministry of State...
The Strategic Implications of Ethiopia Hosting RSF Training Camps in Sudan’s Civil War
The latest reports of Ethiopia hosting a massive paramilitary training camp for Sudanese Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are to be interpreted as an addition...
Matters Arising: Strategic Goals of SADC Tourism Programme 2020-2030
Southern African States have shown a continued commitment to the development of the tourism regional integration agenda, demonstrating their collective responsibility to strengthen cooperation,...
ECOWAS Commission Extends Regional Integration Strategy Until 2027
After an extensive high-level consultation, the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS Commission) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have agreed to extend...
How China’s ‘20+20’ University Pact with Africa Is Shaping Egypt’s Defense and 2026 Education Strategy
China launched the “20+20 China-Africa University Cooperation Plan” in 2010 (later activated) to connect 20 leading Chinese universities with 20 prominent African universities. The...
Securing Information Integrity and Countering Disinformation in West Africa Through Media Training
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Commission, through its Directorate of Communication, has taken diverse measures to counter disinformation while further sustaining...
Russia’s Africa Playbook: From Soft Power to Forced Conscription
As we follow Moscow's changing ties to Africa, where trust has become increasingly ambiguous between exploitation and a legitimate relationship, one can never be...