U.S.-made Patriot air defense system

Morocco Begins Field Testing of Patriot Air Defense System Amid Growing Regional Rivalry with Algeria’s Su-57 Felon

Morocco has commenced field testing of the U.S.-made Patriot air defense system in a calculated and rapid move reflective of mounting regional rivalry. This development is seen by military observers as a direct strategic response to Algeria’s induction of the...
Akinci

Turkey’s Akinci Drone Delivery to Somalia Sparks U.S. Concerns and Redraws East Africa’s Power Dynamics

In a move that underscores its growing military influence in East Africa, Turkey has delivered Akinci Unmanned Combat Aerial Vehicles (UCAVs) to Somalia. This significant deployment marks an escalation in Somalia’s air combat capabilities, bolstering its counterterrorism operations against Al-Shabab...
South Sudan Violence

South Sudan on the Brink: Political Tensions Threaten Fragile Peace

Mounting fears of a return to civil war grip South Sudan as political tensions between President Salva Kiir and First Vice President Riek Machar escalate. Violent clashes, high-level arrests, and an alarming increase in militia activity threaten to unravel the...
Haiti Gunfire Attacks on Jetliners

United States Suspends Civilian Flights to Haiti Following Gunfire Attacks on Jetliners

In an unprecedented move, the United States on Tuesday suspended all civilian flights to Haiti for a month after three commercial aircraft were hit by gunfire while flying in and out of Port-au-Prince, the capital city. The recent escalation of...
Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) KADA

West African Nations, International Partners Strengthen Maritime Security Through Grand African Nemo Exercise

West African nations, with the support of international partners, recently conducted Exercise Grand African Nemo. This multinational naval exercise aimed to bolster collaborative security and operational capacity across 5,700 kilometers (3,540 miles) of coastline in the Gulf of Guinea, spanning...
Chad military

40 Chadian Soldiers Killed in Overnight Attack on Lake Chad Military Base, Government Launches Counter-Offensive

In a tragic escalation of violence near Lake Chad, approximately 40 Chadian soldiers were killed in an overnight assault on a military base in Chad’s Lac region bordering Nigeria. This attack, which struck late Sunday evening, left a grim toll...
Morocco Central Bank

Morocco to Gradually Shift Dirham Exchange Rate Regime by 2026, Announces Central Bank Governor

Morocco plans to ease its current exchange rate regime starting in 2026, marking a return to gradual currency reform efforts that were postponed due to the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic. The announcement came from Abdellatif Jouahri, Governor of...
Bahamas PM Philip Davis

Caribbean Leader Pushes for Reparatory Justice in Talks with U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer

In what is expected to be a pivotal moment at the biennial Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), Bahamian Prime Minister Philip Davis is seeking to engage U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a “frank conversation” about reparatory justice for...
Taiwan Ministry of Foreign Affairs

South Africa Asks Taiwan to Relocate Unofficial Embassy Amid Rising Tensions with China

The South African government has requested Taiwan to relocate its unofficial embassy, or liaison office, from the administrative capital, Pretoria, to the commercial hub of Johannesburg. This decision, which comes amidst escalating tensions between China and Taiwan, highlights the intricate...
Kenya Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua

Kenya’s Senate Set to Vote on Deputy President Gachagua’s Impeachment After Heated Trial

Kenya's Senate is set to vote on whether to remove Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua from office, marking the culmination of a high-profile impeachment trial that has gripped the nation. The decision comes after two days of intense proceedings, during which...
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