Eye on Africa

Sudanese Military Reclaims Khartoum's International Airport In an unexpected turn of events on Wednesday, the Sudanese army reclaimed Khartoum's international airport, a symbol of a city long contested. This impressive feat coincided with the return of the military chief, Gen. Abdel-Fattah Burhan, who stepped foot in the capital for the first time since 2021. Is this a new chapter for Khartoum, or merely another stanza in an ongoing saga? In a scene striking for its dramatic flair, the military broadcast footage of…

Conflict in Sudan: A Struggle for Control Violence has once again swept through the streets of Sudan, leaving a trail of devastation in its wake. In Omdurman, a city that shares the banks of the Nile with Sudan's capital Khartoum, at least a hundred souls have been tragically claimed in a series of brutal attacks. These assaults, attributed to the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have painted a bleak picture of the region. As of Tuesday, local medics and the informed Sudan Doctors Network released information…

Algeria and Mali: Rising Tensions and Airspace Bans There is a saying, "Where there is discord, may there follow unity," albeit reluctantly. But today, between Algeria and Mali, we stand at the precipice of confrontation. Diplomatic strains between these two African nations have escalated dramatically, culminating in the mutual closure of their airspaces. As both governments publicly announced this ban on Monday, questions loom large: What ignited this latest diplomatic fallout, and what future hurdles could these…

Sudan Conflict: Army Seizes Key Market in Omdurman In the midst of an unrelenting two-year conflict, the Sudanese army proclaimed on Saturday its capture of a significant market in Omdurman, Khartoum’s twin city. Once a bustling epicenter for trade, the Souq Libya market had morphed into a strategic outpost for the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) as they continuously launched attacks during these fractious times. Now, it's under the military's command. Is this a turning point in a seemingly perpetual conflict? The army’s…

In the unfolding tale of migration struggles, Tunisia has taken a decisive turn. Officials dismantled improvised camps housing approximately 7,000 migrants from sub-Saharan Africa, marking the beginning of a controversial campaign of forced deportations. As tensions flare, these actions highlight the complexity of Tunisia's approach to its ongoing migrant crisis. What drives a nation to take such drastic measures, and what does it mean for those caught in the crossfire? According to Houssem Eddine Jebabli, a notable…

South Sudan's Ambit: Battling A Seismic Cholera Outbreak Amidst Turbulence South Sudan stands at a critical juncture, grappling with an overwhelmingly severe cholera outbreak, a grievous affliction that has not spared the nation since its independence in 2011. How does a country so rich in resources become so vulnerable, you might wonder? The answer lies in the fragmented kaleidoscope of South Sudan’s socio-political fabric. As told by UNICEF on Monday, over the last six months, approximately 700 lives have been cut…

Amidst the turmoil of Sudan's recent political landscape, a noteworthy development occurred on a fateful Friday. The Sudanese military, with resolute determination, announced that they had seized control of the Republican Palace in Khartoum, a symbolic fortress currently held by opposing paramilitary forces, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). This maneuver marks a pivotal shift in a relentless conflict that has gripped Sudan for the past two years, tearing at the nation's fabric and testing the very limits of its endurance.…

In the midst of Sudan’s unfolding chaos, Khartoum stands as a city besieged by brutality and upheaval. The paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), embroiled in a fierce struggle for dominance against national army troops, have left at least 50 souls extinguished over the past week alone. The situation teeters dangerously on the precipice of catastrophe. A poignant narrative emerges from the trenches of this urban battlefield, narrated by the Khartoum Emergency Response Room—a courageous network of local volunteers…

U.S. Reaffirms Support for Moroccan Sovereignty Over Western Sahara In a move that underscores the United States' steadfast alliance with Morocco, Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated America's recognition of Moroccan sovereignty over Western Sahara. During an insightful dialogue with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, held amid a backdrop of nuanced geopolitical complexities, the State Department detailed the discussions in a statement released on Tuesday. To any thoughtful observer of international…

In an unexpected diplomatic twist, the leaders of Congo and Rwanda convened this Tuesday in the sultry climate of Qatar. It marked the first direct dialogue since early this year, when Rwanda-backed M23 rebels captured two pivotal cities nestled in eastern Congo, a region renowned for its vast mineral wealth. The encounter between Congo's President, Felix Tshisekedi, and Rwanda's Paul Kagame is indeed a pivotal moment, forged under the watchful eyes of their Qatari hosts. Released in a joint declaration, the congregated…