terrorism

AU Breaks Away with Algerian Rhetoric on Sahara

Since its triumphal return to the African Union, Morocco continues to score precious diplomatic points on the Sahara issue at the continental level. The speech given by the Chairperson of the African Union’s Commission, Faki Mahamat at the opening of the 30th Summit of the pan-African organization is indicative of a U-turn in how the […]

Nigeria teams up with Pakistan to confront rising drone threat

Nigeria is facing a new and dangerous phase in its battle against terrorism, as the Islamic State West African Province (ISWAP) begins deploying armed drones in its insurgency campaign. In a recent attack in Borno State in Northeast Nigeria, the group used modified drones carrying locally made grenades, injuring five soldiers and signaling a major […]

COMESA report highlights key achievements and main challenges to regional integration

COMESA, or the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa, has recorded a significant increase in trade both globally and within the region above the pre-Covid-19 pandemic levels, according to the latest detailed report on key developments and achievements recorded in the past year in the COMESA region under the market integration and physical integration […]