https://www.aljazeera.com/opinions/2025/2/17/to-avoid-another-conflict-in-the-horn-of-africa-now-is-the-time-to-act Mulatu Wirtu, former president of Ethiopia, writes an opinion piece on the presently strained Horn of Africa, a historically embattled region on the continent. The long-time president of Eritrea, Isaias Afwerki, is drawn to inciting conflicts as a way of maintaining his influence, and is actively attempting to exploit divisions within the ranks of the TPLF (Tigray People’s Liberation… Read more »
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/feb/13/sudan-first-russian-naval-base-in-africa-go-ahead In a recent meeting, Sudan and Russia ´ s respective foreign ministers agreed to the establishment of Russia ´ s first naval base on the African continent. If the agreement comes to fruition, Russia would join the US and China in the Red Sea region. The Red Sea funnels 12% of all global trade making this a significant development…. Read more »
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c0rqr8q5v52o Backed by the Rwandan government headed by President Kagame, M-23 rebels have taken a second city in the DR of the Congo, Bukavu. The rebels advances seem to be motivated by their distaste for a corrupt Congolese government who have unjustly treated Congolese of Rwandan origin for a period. They claim to represent the Tutsi ethnic minority who fled… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/somalias-president-visit-ethiopia-boost-strained-relations-2025-01-11 The article discusses a recent diplomatic visit by Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Ethiopia, showing a shift toward improved relations between the two countries after a year of tension. The tensions stemmed from Ethiopia’s plans to build a naval base in Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia. This move sparked conflict, as Somalia saw it as a threat… Read more »
https://www.reuters.com/world/nigeria-china-deepen-ties-with-pledge-security-finance-economic-growth-2025-01-09 The article reports on Nigeria’s growing cooperation with China, following a visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The two countries are focusing on strengthening ties in many areas like clean energy, defense, and finance, with China offering support for Nigeria’s Panda bonds to fund infrastructure projects. Wang’s visit to Nigeria is part of a broader tour aimed at… Read more »
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/dec/28/un-authorises-new-mission-against-al-shabaab-in-somalia The United Nations has authorized a new peacekeeping mission to assist Somalia in its ongoing battle against the militant group al-Shabaab, which has been very active in the country for years now. The new mission, the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (Aussom), will replace the previous African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis). The UN resolution… Read more »
