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The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has long suffered from instability that has largely been driven by armed groups. The recent capture of Goma and Bukavu, the capitals of North …

South Sudan, the world’s youngest nation, is teetering on the edge of a familiar abyss. Since gaining independence from Sudan in 2011, it’s been a country defined by hope and heartbreak in …

The African Union’s (AU) designation of “Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations” as its 2025 theme marks a pivotal moment in the global struggle for redress …

Russia’s strategic expansion in Africa advanced with Sudan’s approval of its first naval base. On February 12, 2025, Sudanese Foreign Minister Ali Youssef Ahmed al-Sharif confirmed Russia’s agreement to establish …

The Abyei region, of significant strategic importance, has been a contested area between Sudan and South Sudan for over a century, with unresolved territorial disputes dating back to colonial times. Characterized by …

For over three decades, U.S. military involvement in Somalia has shifted from humanitarian intervention to a relentless airstrike campaign against militant groups. While these strikes disrupt terrorist operations, they also …

The election of Donald Trump in 2016 marked a significant shift in U.S. environmental policy, particularly in the realm of climate change. His administration’s approach to climate policy was characterized …

The U.S. State Department has frozen nearly all foreign assistance worldwide, following an executive order signed by President Donald Trump that mandates a 90-day halt on such aid.

Kenya’s renewed bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship through the candidacy of opposition leader Raila Odinga, has set the Kenyan government on the limelight once again, owing to …

The African Union (AU) has played a central role in stabilizing Somalia for over a decade, evolving through a series of missions to address the country’s security challenges. From the …

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