Somalia: The Return of Piracy
The News: Since April 20, 2026, four vessels have been seized in Somali and Yemeni waters: the fishing vessel Al-Khairi 2, the tanker Honor 25 carrying approximately 18,000 barrels of…
The Fertilizer Crisis and the Specter of Famine
The News UN Secretary-General António Guterres has established an emergency task force to secure the passage of fertilizers and agricultural raw materials through the Strait of Hormuz for humanitarian purposes,…
Sudan File | Riyadh Freezes Pakistan’s Arms Deal
The News Pakistan has suspended a $1.5 billion deal to supply weapons and jets to Sudan after Saudi Arabia asked for the agreement to be terminated and refused to finance…
A Unified International Position: Condemning Israel’s Diplomatic Representation in “Somaliland”
The News The foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the Federal Republic of Somalia, Sudan, Libya, Bangladesh, Algeria, Palestine, Turkey, and Indonesia issued a joint statement strongly condemning Israel’s announcement…
Somalia: Strategic Ascent and Shifting Gulf Influence
The News Somalia’s landscape layers multiple simultaneous developments: President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud inaugurates the new headquarters of the Support and Communications Commands of the Somali National Army in Mogadishu under…
Ethiopia: Renaissance Dam Tensions Ahead of Rainy Season
The News Dr. Abbas Sharaky, Professor of Water Resources at Cairo University, warned that the Renaissance Dam’s reservoir level remains elevated at 629 meters, while the dam suffers from underperforming…
Ethiopia Between a Power Card and the Trap of Overreach
The News: Ethiopia assumed the chairmanship of the African Union Peace and Security Council for April 2026 — its first time chairing since rejoining the Council in April 2025. This…