Political Geography

May 14, 2026

International Efforts to End Sudan Crisis Coincide with Regional Riscussions about Alternative to Burhan

At the start of a meeting held last Tuesday in Addis Ababa between UN Secretary-General António Guterres and African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, regarding Sudanese war crisis and worsening humanitarian situation, UN Secretary-General stressed...
May 13, 2026

Security Cooperation Between Yemen & Djibouti Strengthens Combating Smuggling in Bab Al-Mandab

As a follow-up to presidential discussions last week, during a visit by Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi to his Djiboutian counterpart, President Ismail Omar Guelleh, security talks began between the Yemeni and Djiboutian coast guards regarding security cooperation between the two sides in Bab al-Mandab and parts of the Red Sea, in order to combat ...
May 13, 2026

 Ethiopia, in Strongly Worded Statement, Suspends Accreditation of Sudan Ambassador

In response to Sudanese accusations, which Ethiopia described as baseless , the latter suspended the accreditation of the ambassador-designate from Khartoum to Addis Ababa, in a diplomatic escalation that surfaced between Sudan and Ethiopia, with the two sides exchanging accusations that brought back memories of past years
April 19, 2026

By Peace..Abiy Ahmed Calls Horn of Africa to Dialogue Regarding Ethiopia’s Right to Sea Outlet

In a televised interview, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called for dialogue and understanding among the countries of the Horn of Africa, urging Ethiopia to have access to the sea. He stated that Ethiopia deserves this right for several reasons, including...
April 9, 2026

Djibouti Opens Giant Ship Repair Facility within Competitive Context of Red Sea Ports

Djibouti already possesses major international ports and logistical infrastructure in a sensitive maritime geopolitical location, and has begun to seek to achieve major investment value through ship traffic and maritime navigation services via the Red Sea route. It was imperative for it to make positive investment in the current crisis by developing the capacity of its seaports and transforming them into a more effective national resource ..
March 29, 2026

Pakistan and Others Seeking to End War & Gargash Comments: Iran Has to Provide Guarantees and Compensation

Pakistan, along with three other countries, has taken the initiative to de-escalate the armed tensions between Iran and United States, discussions began today, Sunday, between  foreign ministers of mediating countries in Islam Abad, while Anwar Gargash, advisor to President of United Arab Emirates, stated that any political solution ...
March 28, 2026

 Houthi Group Officially Enter the Regional Conflict.. Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab on Knife’s Edge

Since beginning of the war between Iran and United States with Israel, 'Houthi' Ansar Allah group has limited itself to speeches of condemnation, and rejection of the aggression against Iran amidst international anticipation of a possible escalation. Suddenly, Yahya Saree, Houthi military spokesman, appeared with a dangerous military announcement...
March 26, 2026

Kharg Island Versus Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab Security; Iran Threatens to Expand The Conflict

Iranian officials warned United States against possibility of targeting Iran's Kharg Island, threatening if once it is targeted, Bab Al-Mandab and Red Sea will become insecure and a vital arena for war. What is the importance of this island to Iran?!