- 1 November, 2026
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Somalia Parliament Speaker Election: Who Is Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur and What Happens Next?
On August 10, 2026 the political terrain across the Horn of Africa kinda shifted in a big way, when the Somalia Parliament Speaker election wrapped
Yemen’s Houthis Threaten to Draw the Red Sea into Regional Instability
Houthis from Yemen are carrying out an increased military operation along the Red Sea and warning Saudi shipping vessels, while conducting missile and drone attacks
Iran: Shipping Route Agreement With Oman in Final Stages – What Will Happen Next?
Iran states that the negotiations with Oman regarding the new shipping route framework for the Strait of Hormuz have been completed at the final stage.
Egypt Chad Aviation Agreement: What the New Deal Means for Air Travel
The African aviation sector has now reached a monumental milestone, with the signing of the recent Egypt–Chad Aviation Agreement. In August 2026, the fourth session
The Geopolitics of Ruin: How Regional Interventions Are Prolonging Sudan’s Crisis
The conflict in Sudan is often portrayed as a conflict between two armies, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). Yes,
Iran-Oman Proposal on Strait of Hormuz Shipping: What Does It Mean for the Arab Countries?
A proposal by Iran and Oman to arrange shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is drawing closer to becoming a reality, which could lead to
A Historic First: Khalida Boufedech Elected as Algeria’s First Female Parliament Speaker
In this monumental moment for North Africa, Khalida Boufedech kind of made history, though in a very official way. On July 28, 2026, she was
What to Expect as Erdogan Meets Saudi Leaders for High-Level Talks
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan travelled to Saudi Arabia on Friday for a one-day working visit centred on talks with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman
When Social Media Crossed Borders: The Story Behind Ceuta’s Migrant Rush
Today, one social media post can travel faster than any human being ever could. Sometimes those messages offer hope. Sometimes they create chaos. Social media
How Can Lebanon Avoid a New Front? Ceasefire in Lebanon Has Been Under Threat from Regional Tensions
The fragile ceasefire in Lebanon continues to come under threat owing to military activity, unresolved political issues, and regional tension. Lebanon ceasefire under pressure, Despite