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Tomahawks, Trump and the Perilous Calculus of Escalation In a development that could reshape the next phase of the war in Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump is reported to be preparing to host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a working lunch in Washington this week as discussions intensify over the possible provision of long‑range Tomahawk cruise missiles to Kyiv. The meeting, disclosed to reporters by multiple U.S. sources who spoke on condition of anonymity because plans have not been publicly announced,…

Ivorian Tensions Rise Ahead of Elections: The Ban on Dissent and the Fight for Democracy In Ivory Coast, as the sun begins to set over a nation steeped in political turmoil, the atmosphere buzzes with uncertainty. The air crackles with tension as the government has announced a controversial ban on public gatherings aimed at challenging a contentious decision by the Constitutional Court. This ruling has effectively barred several prominent opposition figures, including former president Laurent Gbagbo and ex-minister Tidjane…

Somalia to Honor Soldier Who Blocked Al‑Shabaab Advance on Villa Somalia After Jilicow Prison Assault What happened Somalia’s federal government says it will formally honor a soldier credited with stopping Al‑Shabaab militants from advancing toward the presidential palace during a brazen raid on the Jilicow detention center in Mogadishu on Saturday. The attack, claimed by the al‑Qaida‑linked group, triggered hours of gunfire as security forces fought to regain control of the fortified National Intelligence and Security…

Puntland State launches multi-front assault on ISIS positions in Al-Miskad mountains Ceelka Il-Abbal, Somalia — Puntland State security forces launched a coordinated, multi-pronged offensive Monday against entrenched ISIS fighters thought to be sheltering in the remote Al-Miskad mountain range, officials said, stepping up a campaign to flush out some of the group's last visible leaders in northeastern Somalia. The operation, focused on the Ceelka Il-Abbal area — a maze of rocky ridges and dry gullies that have long offered…

Negotiations on the Brink: Nigeria's Academic Crisis Deepens In the heart of Nigeria, a looming confrontation between the government and its academic staff is stirring discontent. As tensions rise over the impending strike action by the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU), the government has escalated its rhetoric, asserting a stringent 'No Work, No Pay' policy. This warning, directed at faculty members set to initiate protests on October 13, highlights a complicated saga of negotiation, trust, and the future of…

The Human Cost of Sudan's Dual Catastrophes: War and Flooding In the heart of Sudan, where the majestic Nile River weaves its way through the land, both a lifeline and, at times, a source of despair, a relentless crisis is unfolding. More than 1,200 families in Bahri city, Khartoum state, have found themselves displaced, as a sudden deluge inundates their homes. This devastating event, reported by the UN's International Organization for Migration, underscores a painful reality for the Sudanese people already caught in the…

A Long-Awaited Justice: ICC's Landmark Conviction in Darfur Conflicts The International Criminal Court in The Hague delivered a momentous verdict on Monday, finding former Janjaweed militia leader Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman, also known as Ali Kushayb, guilty of war crimes and crimes against humanity. This marks the tribunal's first conviction linked to the Darfur crisis, shedding light on one of the darkest chapters in Sudan's history. A Decades-Long Pursuit for Accountability The Darfur conflict, which erupted over…

Ceasefire’s fragile calm: a pause that forces questions about Gaza’s future The quiet that fell over Gaza for a third day was not the deep silence of peace so much as the cautious hush of people catching their breath. A US-mediated truce has created a narrow corridor for the release of hostages, the return of displaced families and a summit in Egypt billed as the moment to “end the war.” But beneath the immediate relief — and the carefully choreographed optimism in Jerusalem and Sharm el-Sheikh — lie hard political choices…

El-Fasher: A Humanitarian Crisis Amid Conflict In recent days, the war-ravaged city of el-Fasher has witnessed yet another heartbreaking tragedy. At least eight lives, including vulnerable mothers and newborns, were extinguished when a drone strike by Sudan's paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) targeted a maternity ward. The harrowing attack, emanating from a brutal assault on el-Fasher by RSF, underscores a wider conflict that has already cost tens of thousands of lives and displaced millions since it erupted in April…

A Nation on the Edge: Cameroon's Pivotal Election In the heart of Central Africa, Cameroon stands at a crossroads. On Sunday, Cameroonians cast their votes in an election that could perpetuate the rule of the world's oldest leader, President Paul Biya, or pivot the country towards change. For nearly 41 years, Biya, now 92, has navigated the turbulent waters of leadership following his ascent in 1982. But with fractures appearing in his long-standing image, this election may signal a new dawn. Biya's Legacy and the Winds of…