The Throne, the Patrons and the Treasury: Why Africa’s Wars Do Not End
Photo: AP Photo/Mohnd Blal Across the continent, armed conflicts follow a recurring script: a contested claim to power, foreign sponsors who supply the means, and[…]
Geopolitical Friction and Maritime Risk: The Strategic Evolution of Somali Ports
Photo The Arab Sea Ports Federation Somali Ports Are Becoming Strategic Assets The maritime corridor linking the Horn of Africa, the Gulf of Aden and[…]
Global Maritime Flashpoints: Somali Hijacking Highlights African Littoral Vulnerabilities as Tehran and Muscat Navigate Hormuz Accord
Photo: Royal Thai Navy MOGADISHU / TEHRAN / MUSCAT — The international maritime security architecture faces severe, simultaneous stress tests across two vital geopolitical chokepoints.[…]
Piracy risks rise off Somalia following a cluster of attacks
By 13 November 2025, maritime security organisations were warning of increased piracy activity off Somalia following several incidents in less than two weeks. On 3[…]