Somalia

The Human Cost of Conflict: Thousands Flee El-Fasher Amid Sudan’s Unyielding Crisis As the sun rises over the arid landscapes of North Darfur, whispers of despair and resilience echo through the makeshift camps near Tawila. The dusty paths teem with weary families, their eyes reflecting stories of loss and survival. Approximately 3,240 families, or about 16,200 individuals, have recently fled the violence-ravaged city of El-Fasher, seeking refuge from the unrelenting chaos instigated by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces…

A Nation in Tension: Tanzania Post-Election Challenges In the wake of a contentious and turbulent election, Tanzanians find themselves grappling with questions about their nation’s democratic future. The recent election saw President Samia Suluhu Hassan secure what official counts describe as a landslide victory, but the cloud of controversy and allegations of misconduct looms large over her administration. Triumph Amid Turmoil President Hassan, 65, was sworn in for her first elected term at a solemn ceremony in Dodoma,…

markdown El-Fasher Falls: A New Chapter of Turmoil in Sudan The historic city of El-Fasher, once a vibrant heart of cultural and economic life in Darfur, has succumbed to the forces of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after an 18-month siege that has left countless families devastated. This latest development casts a long shadow over Sudan's future, stirring memories of past atrocities and sparking fears of impending mass violence. A Siege’s Devastating End After months of enduring starvation and bombardment, El-Fasher has…

Analysis: Sudan's Crisis Deepens Amid International Condemnation As the conflict in Sudan escalates, marked by stark allegations of human rights abuses, global powers and regional players alike have turned their gaze toward the war-torn nation. Recent events in el-Fasher, a key city in the Sudanese landscape, have elicited widespread condemnation, especially targeting the actions of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), a powerful paramilitary group allegedly responsible for egregious violations. A Turbulent Legacy of Violence…

A Country at War with Itself: The Human Cost of Sudan’s Ongoing Conflict In recent days, the air over Sudan has been thick with urgency and despair as the world watches an escalating humanitarian crisis unfold. As the dust settles in the city of el-Fasher, the grim reality of a conflict years in the making comes to light—an echo of past horrors that many hoped had been left in history’s wake. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres issued a poignant plea for peace amidst mounting reports of violence. The conflict,…

El-Fasher: The Unseen Tragedy in Sudan’s Shadow War In the remote reaches of Darfur, the fall of El-Fasher marks a grim turn in Sudan's ongoing conflict. Seized by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) after an arduous 18-month siege, the city stands as a somber testament to the brutal forces shaping the nation's future. Emerging reports suggest horrific atrocities are unfolding, offering a stark reminder of history's tendency to repeat itself on weary, war-torn lands. Signs of Horror: A Bleak Search for Truth…

Egypt and Eritrea Tighten Ties as Sudan’s Conflict Reshapes the Horn CAIRO — In a meeting that underscored shifting alliances across the Horn of Africa, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi this week publicly reaffirmed Cairo’s backing for Eritrea’s sovereignty and signaled a renewed push for deeper economic and strategic cooperation with Asmara. The talks, held in Cairo and attended by both countries’ foreign ministers, were framed by the Egyptian presidential office as an effort to bolster investment links and…

Somalia’s Federal Government Pays Troops in Puntland State, Deepening a High-Stakes Rift Mogadishu — Somalia’s federal government has moved to directly pay more than 2,500 soldiers stationed across Puntland State in a blunt show of authority that underlines a widening power struggle with the semi-autonomous region, officials and financial records indicate. Over the past 48 hours, soldiers in Garowe, Bosaso and Galkayo received $200 each via electronic transfers, according to local officials and transaction details reviewed…

Egypt and Eritrea Tighten Ties as Sudan’s Conflict Reshapes the Horn CAIRO — In a meeting that underscored shifting alliances across the Horn of Africa, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi this week publicly reaffirmed Cairo’s backing for Eritrea’s sovereignty and signaled a renewed push for deeper economic and strategic cooperation with Asmara. The talks, held in Cairo and attended by both countries’ foreign ministers, were framed by the Egyptian presidential office as an effort to bolster investment links and…

Djibouti’s Guelleh Calls for Somali Unity — While Quietly Extending His Own Rule Analysis At a commemorative ceremony steeped in the memory of the 2000 Arta Conference — the meeting that helped coax Somalia from state collapse toward a fragile transitional government — Djibouti’s President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh delivered a familiar message with a fresh edge. “Somalis, only you can rebuild your country,” he said, encouraging neighbors to rely on themselves rather than on foreign patrons. It was the kind of exhortation that…