The Grand Duchy decorates a banker: why Luxembourg’s honour for Jamie Dimon is a statement about Western securityJuly 8, 2026
West Africa now the global centre of Islamist Jihadism Africa May 27, 2026 By Ben Farmer West Africa has become the global epicentre of Islamist jihadism, with fighters linked to the Islamic State…
Ebola outbreak in DR Congo could last months as rare strain spreads undetected Africa May 22, 2026 By Ben Farmer The escalating Ebola virus outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) could last for months, health…
Zimbabwe’s Constitutional Moment: A Nation Watches as Court Prepares to Rule on Presidential Term Bill Africa May 20, 2026 The Constitutional Court of Zimbabwe opened its doors in Harare this morning under the weight of a question that strikes…
Russia paid African media network to spread anti-Western propaganda, leaked files show Russia April 28, 2026 By Ben Farmer Russia spent millions of dollars paying influencers and placing propaganda in news outlets to spread disinformation across…
Drones transform Sudan’s catastrophic three-year war Africa April 22, 2026 By Ben Farmer Sudan’s three-year-long war is being rapidly transformed by the use of drone warfare technology, as strikes kill…
Fears of a new conflict in the Horn of Africa Africa February 25, 2026 By Ben Farmer Ethiopia, Eritrea and Tigray are once again massing forces on the Horn of Africa, raising fears that…
President Trump leads new U.S.–Nigeria counterterrorism alliance Africa December 31, 2025 President Trump leads new U.S.–Nigeria counterterrorism allianceAn op-ed on lawful partnership, civilian protection, and dismantling narco-terror revenue, by Andre Pienaar.…
OPINION: When a government doxes diplomats: why South Africa’s conduct crosses a national security red line Africa December 19, 2025 By André Pienaar The US State Department’s December 2025 condemnation of the doxing and harassment of American officials by the…
Trump ‘close to Nigeria security pact to stop Christian persecution’ Africa December 19, 2025 By Ben Farmer America is close to sealing a security pact with Nigeria after US President Donald Trump threatened to…
Opinion: Trump, Africa, and the responsibility to protect Africa December 5, 2025 By Andre Pienaar Yesterday, under President Trump’s leadership, a peace agreement was signed that will not only bring much-needed stability…
Sudanese paramilitaries accused of massacring 2,000 civilians in El Fasher Africa October 30, 2025 By Ben Farmer Sudanese paramilitary rebels have been accused of massacring as many as 2,000 civilians, including hundreds of hospital…
Madagascar’s coup leader is sworn in as president after military takeover Africa October 20, 2025 By Ben Farmer An army commander has been sworn in as Madagascar’s new president after weeks of “Gen Z” youth…
