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Horn of Africa

Cheetah cubs exotic pet crisis fuelling illegal wildlife trade across borders

Africa

Cheetah cubs exotic pet crisis fuelling illegal wildlife trade across borders

By Valtino Omolo and Willis Okumu

A nation divided? Sudan's battle for control sparks new political dynamics and diplomatic dilemmas

Africa

A nation divided? Sudan's battle for control sparks new political dynamics and diplomatic dilemmas

By Moses Chrispus Okello

The Red Sea flashpoint — is another Horn of Africa war inevitable?

Africa

The Red Sea flashpoint — is another Horn of Africa war inevitable?

By Hafte Gebreselassie Gebrihet

Burundi’s possible troop withdrawal from Somalia risks a huge financial hit, threatens domestic stability

Op-eds

Burundi’s possible troop withdrawal from Somalia risks a huge financial hit, threatens domestic stability

By Bram Verelst

US-SA relations among key bilateral tussles to watch as Africa readies for Trump comeback

Op-eds

US-SA relations among key bilateral tussles to watch as Africa readies for Trump comeback

By Emmaculate Liaga and Zenge Simakoloyi

Piracy resurgence — Somalia can use its new UN role to tackle scourge, and military patrols might not be the way

Op-eds

Piracy resurgence — Somalia can use its new UN role to tackle scourge, and military patrols might not be the way

By Timothy Walker for ISS Today

Egypt-Ethiopia hostilities are playing out in the Horn — the risk of new proxy wars is high

Africa

Egypt-Ethiopia hostilities are playing out in the Horn — the risk of new proxy wars is high

By Endalcachew Bayeh

Nile River clash — regional strife could make latest effort to resolve conflict over water use impossible

Op-eds

Nile River clash — regional strife could make latest effort to resolve conflict over water use impossible

By Moses Chrispus Okello

African unity and coordinated action could turn environmental crises into opportunities for growth

South Africa

African unity and coordinated action could turn environmental crises into opportunities for growth

By Rose Mwebaza

Is peace possible between Sudan’s warring parties?

Op-eds

Is peace possible between Sudan’s warring parties?

By Moses Chrispus Okello

Mass future migration will reshape global demographics — hard borders are not the answer

Africa

Mass future migration will reshape global demographics — hard borders are not the answer

By Jakkie Cilliers

African nations need to stand together to end conflict in Ethiopia

Africa

African nations need to stand together to end conflict in Ethiopia

By Tegbaru Yared