Russia's interest in the Mediterranean and attempts to gain access to naval bases in Libya and Sudan reveal its determination to project military power into the Middle East and Africa.
IMF: Red Sea Attacks Disrupt Global Trade
7 percent year-over-year decline in port calls to the 70 ports tracked in sub-Saharan Africa during January and February 2024.
Libya’s Quest for Hope: Reflecting on the February 17 Revolution
Despite being ethnically more homogeneous compared to many countries in the Middle East and Africa, the North African nation witnessed its initial revolutionary vs.
Why Did Turkey Sign a Defense Agreement with Somalia?
he security and defense agreement signed between Turkey and Somalia in February 2024, although not talked about enough in Turkey, made a major impact and generated discussion globally on the role of Turkey especially in the Horn of Africa.
Navigating the Aftermath: Turkey-Egypt Rapprochement and its Echoes in Libya
Positioned on opposing sides, particularly on issues in Libya and the Eastern Mediterranean, the two countries have made efforts to counterbalance each other diplomatically, economically, and militarily in key conflict zones in the Middle East and Africa.
Brazil Calls for UN Reform as It Assumes G20 Presidency
Read: Why Can't the United Nations Be Reformed?
Expanding the UN Security Council
One of the key proposals put forth by Brazil involves expanding the UN Security Council, allowing for the inclusion of more countries from Africa, Latin America, India, Germany, and Japan.
The International Court of Justice’s Decision on Preventive Measures against Israel
Thus, the Republic of South Africa filed a petition with the International Court of Justice on December 29, 2023, on the grounds that Israel has violated certain obligations, such as to prevent the commission of genocide within the scope of the Genocide Convention and to punish those who have committed it, and has violated certain other obligations by its actions against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip.
What’s behind Germany’s Unconditional Support for Israel?
Namibia: The Gaza Genocide: A Case of Clash of Civilizations
Israel's case before the International Court of Justice and international pressure
Based on the fact that Israel's attack on Gaza constitutes a war crime in all its dimensions, South Africa, which with the strong support of the global public opinion, has been a signatory to the Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide on December 29, 2002.
Brazilian President Compares Gaza War to Holocaust, Sparking Diplomatic Tensions
The statement was made during his presence at an African Union summit in Addis Ababa.
Rising Geopolitical Risks and Declining Maritime Security in the Red Sea
Indeed, the rising tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia in the Horn of Africa and the increase in maritime piracy in the region have a military impact on the security of the Bab al-Mandeb, the Gulf of Aden, and the Red Sea.
Munich Security Conference Focuses on Israel and Ukraine
Apart from the conflicts in Israel and Ukraine, the conference will address other pressing international matters, including conflicts in the Horn of Africa, increasing food insecurity, and relations between the West and China.
Global Gas Market: Between a Rock and a Hard Place
, African, and Asian gas demand driven by China increased, Europe experienced lower than expected winter demand.
What Does Surprise Theory Say about Israeli Intelligence Failure on 7 October?
Here is why the Israeli intelligence and security apparatus failed to detect the 7 October attack in Gaza.
Is a Regional War at the Door in the Middle East?
Read: Africa's Perspective on Palestine
Turkey’s Policy in the region
Fourth, it is necessary to look at Turkey’s policy in the region.
Russia and China Celebrate Record $227 Billion Trade Volume
The statement highlighted the commitment of both countries to increase foreign policy coordination within multilateral structures such as the United Nations (UN), BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa), and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization.
Turkey’s Defense Industry and Counterterrorism
In this context, it is no coincidence that, in addition to the overall growth of the sector's exports, a number of African countries facing security challenges such as terrorism and separatist movements are purchasing a large number of products from Turkey, including armored land vehicles and various UAV systems.
IISS Releases Annual Armed Conflict Survey, Highlighting Key Global Hotspots
Read: African Geopolitics: Risks and Opportunities
Intractability
The survey identifies intractability as the defining feature of the current global conflict landscape.
The RSF Militia’s Relentless War in Sudan
In Darfur, the Rapid Support Forces and the Arab militias they support launched an attack against the African tribes, specifically the Masalit; innocent civilians were raped and buried in mass graves in Ardamata and El Geneina.
The Houthi Gambit in the Red Sea: Victors, Vanquished, and What Lies Beyond
The repercussions are not confined to the monetary realm alone; an elongated travel time, surpassing initial estimates by 30-50% due to the necessity of circumventing Africa, threatens to disrupt global supply chains.
China Retains Position as World’s Top Auto Exporter, Surpassing Japan
These vehicles were predominantly shipped to less-developed markets, including Africa, Eastern Europe, and Central and South America, where buyers were perceived as more easily satisfied.