June 21, 2026

Balancing the Tribe and the Ballot Box:The Somali Opposition Proposes a General Election Plan Under (4.5) Method

Last Saturday, the Somali opposition issued a proposal outlining how to conduct general elections throughout Somalia, including various provisions regarding candidates and voters, and fundamental principles upon which based election plan
June 19, 2026

The Maritime Shipping Nightmare Returns: Gulf of Aden and Somali Coast are Under the Pirates’ Control

International maritime security agencies and companies have reported sporadic attacks on commercial vessels in the Gulf of Aden, reviving the specter of piracy after its gradual decline over the past two decades…for more details
June 12, 2026

International Efforts in Mekelle to Salvage the Pretoria Agreement and Avert Military Escalation

Following the general elections in Ethiopia, with voting postponed in some constituencies in the Tigray region for security and logistical reasons, international and African efforts have begun to engage in talks with the region's leaders to end the tension and move towards implementing the Pretoria Peace Agreement... Details
June 9, 2026

Houthi Group Announces a Complete Block of Israeli Ships in Red Sea & European Union Takes Action to Protect Navigation

Commercial maritime navigation between East and West is holding its breath, due to the recent escalation by Houthi "Ansar Allah" group in imposing a block of Israeli ships, for fear that the ban will extend to all ships regardless of their identity, while European Union responds with defiance
June 8, 2026

Sudanese Human Rights Forum Warns Against Targeting Refugees in Libya & Demands Their Protection

"The Arab countries are my homelands" This phrase was once merely a figment of Arab school curricula, but reality is quite different. Shock of Arab brotherhood is felt by Sudanese citizens fleeing from war to Libya, where they have been met with the harshest treatment by Libyan authorities, including arrests, arbitrary detention, imprisonment, and forced displacement. According to Sudanese Human Rights Forum, Libya has not treated them with even the most basic human rights
June 3, 2026

Security and Political Tensions in Mogadishu Between the Government and the Opposition Threaten to Erupt into Civil War

The capital, Mogadishu, is witnessing a security and political escalation following the government's designation of specific areas for demonstrations announced by the opposition for tomorrow, Thursday. This could lead to an armed conflict with dire consequences... Details
June 3, 2026

Addis Ababa Consultations: Will “Five-Party Mechanism” Succeed in Bringing Sudanese Rivals Together at One table?

Talks between Sudanese factions have continued for weeks, under the insistence of international organizations, to establish a conducive and suitable initial environment that would allow the parties to sit at the negotiating table and find peace solutions after a war entering its fourth year. The Sudanese citizen waits with bated breath, hoping for an end to the war and a return to a life that guarantees their safety and security... More details to follow