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Sudan's Enduring Conflict: The Human Cost and a Call for Peace In the heart of Sudan's embattled Kordofan region, a devastating funeral attack has left at least 40 dead, shaking the city of El-Obeid. This tragedy is just one chapter in a larger narrative of violence that has gripped the nation, driving fear and instability across vast swathes of the country. A Shattered Peace For months, Sudan has been caught in a relentless civil conflict between the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the national military. The United…

Somalia says air campaign has struck a blow against al-Shabaab — but questions about readiness linger MOGADISHU — Somalia’s government told its senate this week that a surge in partnered airstrikes and stepped-up ground operations has pushed al-Shabaab militants back from several contested corridors, a claim that underlines both recent tactical gains and the wider challenges of handing security responsibilities back to Somali forces. Numbers that matter Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi reported that, with international…

Somalia and Iraq Find Common Cause in Security—and the Sea On a humid Wednesday in Mogadishu, as the surf pounded the city’s arc of coastline, Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre welcomed a delegation from Baghdad with a handshake that felt calibrated for a new kind of partnership. On its face, the agenda was familiar: security, counterterrorism, and trade. But beneath that, the visit points to a quiet reweaving of ties across the Arab world and the Horn of Africa, anchored in shared threats and untapped economic…

Political Shifts in Liberia: A Changing Landscape Under President Boakai In a dramatic turn of events, President Joseph Boakai of Liberia has reshaped the government's landscape by dismissing senior officials, sparking a wave of uncertainty among cabinet members and agency heads. This unexpected upheaval has not only alarmed those directly affected but has also raised broader questions about the direction of Boakai’s presidency. As the dust settles, the political implications of these moves could resonate far beyond the…

Trump's G20 Snub: A Diplomatic Rift With South Africa In a move that has taken the global diplomatic community by surprise, U.S. President Donald Trump announced his decision not to attend the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, citing contentious issues in South Africa. His remarks have rekindled a heated debate on international relations and the role of global forums in addressing domestic policy issues. A Controversial Stand Speaking at the American Business Forum in Miami, Trump stated, "South Africa shouldn't even…

Shadows of Suppression: Protests and the Fight for Democracy in Cameroon The recent presidential election in Cameroon has ignited a maelstrom of unrest that stretches far beyond the simple question of leadership. With President Paul Biya officially declared the victor for another term, the streets of this central African nation have transformed into battlegrounds, erupting in protests and lamentations echoing the aspirations of a populace yearning for change. The scene is not just one of frustration, but of profound…

A new citadel of memory rises beside the Great Pyramid Just a short walk from the ancient silhouette of Khufu, a modern glass-and-stone landmark opened its doors to the public this week: the Grand Egyptian Museum, known simply as GEM. With room for some 100,000 objects spanning roughly 7,000 years of history, the complex is being presented not only as the world’s largest archaeological museum but as a statement of national pride and a fresh engine for tourism. The building’s broad terraces and sunlit atrium create a…

Conflict, poverty and collapsing services: why cholera is surging again "Peace is health," World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus repeats in briefings, a blunt reminder that infectious disease is not merely a biological problem but a political and social one. In late August 2025, WHO warned the world that cholera is resurging — and that the drivers are familiar: armed conflict, broken water and sanitation systems, deepening poverty and strained vaccine supplies. The warning is not abstract.…

Trump’s Asia swing seeks a truce — and perhaps a headline-grabbing handshake In a carefully choreographed arrival that mixed pomp with negotiating urgency, US President Donald Trump landed in Tokyo on the latest leg of a five-day tour of Asia that officials hope will yield a pause, if not a full settlement, in the bruising trade fight with China. Wearing a gold tie and blue suit, Trump offered the kind of broad-shouldered pageantry that has marked his foreign trips — fist pumps on the tarmac, a helicopter lift for a…

Puntland State’s new visa deepens Somalia’s patchwork of borders — and tests fragile federal ties AXADLE — When Puntland State’s immigration agency announced this week that travelers to the autonomous region must now secure a separate “VISO” visa for $60, it did more than introduce a fee: it underscored how Somalia’s experiment with federalism is colliding with the practical demands of travel, trade and security. The move, described by Puntland State officials as an effort to “modernize” immigration procedures, explicitly…