Israel’s Recognition of “Somaliland” as Independent State Sparks Arab-African Reactions
What’s the news? Israel became the first country to officially recognize “Somaliland” as a sovereign state after more than three decades since the region’s de facto declaration of independence, triggering…
Security Council | Critical Sessions on Sudan and Iran
The Security Council is holding intensive meetings (December 22-26) to discuss the Sudanese crisis, the Iranian nuclear file, and Myanmar, at a critical time that may shape the course of…
US Diplomacy | Recall of 48 Ambassadors
The Trump administration announced the recall of 48 US ambassadors from sensitive areas including the Middle East and North Africa, in an unprecedented move raising speculation about a comprehensive foreign…
Sudan | Tension Over Oil Fields in Heglig
Reports indicate field tension between Rapid Support Forces and South Sudan defense forces around the oil fields in the Heglig border area, despite RSF denials of clashes. The area represents…
Egypt | Advanced Coordination with Washington
Cairo and Washington have intensified their strategic consultations on the Sudanese file and Red Sea security, in a step reflecting convergence in threat assessment and shared desire to shape the…
African Sahel | Fears of Iranian Expansion
Security reports warn of increasing Iranian activity in Mali, Chad, and Niger through smuggling networks transporting sophisticated communications equipment and drone technologies to armed militias. This development represents a qualitative…
Red Sea | Washington Reviews Security Options
The US administration is studying a comprehensive reassessment of its security strategy in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, following the detection of increasing Chinese and Russian activity in…
Sudan | War Continues with US Pressure for Truce
The Sudanese arena is witnessing acute continuation of military operations in South Kordofan, with the conflict transforming into an interwoven network of local conflicts exacerbating a humanitarian crisis that has…
Egypt Affirms Support for Counter-Terrorism Efforts in Central and West Africa
What’s the news? Egypt’s Foreign Minister affirmed Egypt’s support for efforts to eliminate terrorist organizations in central and west Africa and build African institutional capacities for counter-terrorism. Brief background: The…
Nigeria Affirms US Security Partnership Following American Airstrikes on ISIS Targets
The News: Nigeria’s Foreign Ministry confirmed Friday that security cooperation with the United States remains active, responding to recent US airstrikes against ISIS (Daesh) positions in northwest Nigeria. The statement…