Africa

Africa

Russia's Expanding Influence in Africa: Assessing the Risks and Implications

Russia's Expanding Influence in Africa: Assessing the Risks and Implications

The Tactics Institute for Security and Counter-Terrorism closely monitors global developments that impact international security. In light of recent reports…
The UAE's Support for Warlord Hamidi: Undermining Stability in Sudan and the Wider Region

The UAE's Support for Warlord Hamidi: Undermining Stability in Sudan and the Wider Region

Introduction: 

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been accused of undermining stability in Sudan by supporting the notorious warlord Mohamed…
China's Growing Economic Dominance in Africa: Implications for the Continent's Development and Global Politics

China's Growing Economic Dominance in Africa: Implications for the Continent's Development and Global Politics

Over the past decade, China has made major inroads into Africa, economically and diplomatically. This has led to concerns from…
Port Conflict in Africa: A Battleground for Global Powers and the Need for Regional Cooperation

Port Conflict in Africa: A Battleground for Global Powers and the Need for Regional Cooperation

The issue of port conflict in Africa has become a source of concern in recent years. African countries have been…
The Confrontation between Military and Rapid Support Forces Threatens Stability in Sudan and the Horn of Africa

The Confrontation between Military and Rapid Support Forces Threatens Stability in Sudan and the Horn of Africa

Sudan has been facing political instability for decades. The country has been under the rule of authoritarian regimes, military coups,…

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South Africa: Political Riots and Social Revolt

South Africa: Political Riots and Social Revolt

In July, South Africa was swept with a week of civil unrest, which left more than 330 people dead, thousands…
South Africa: What chance a failed state?

South Africa: What chance a failed state?

After apartheid ended in 1994 and Nelson Mandela came to power, the international community lauded him for his conciliatory approach.…
Sudan’s Revolution After Two Years

Sudan’s Revolution After Two Years

Security challenges and instability in post-revolution Sudan
Mozambique: Who is fighting whom?

Mozambique: Who is fighting whom?

Luíz Bernardino, Infantry Lieutenant Colonel in the Portuguese Army with the Staff Course talks to us about the situation in…
Factsheet: Ethiopia’s Tigray Region

Factsheet: Ethiopia’s Tigray Region

Ethiopia, Eritrea and an ongoing catastrophe...
The UAE in Somalia part 2

The UAE in Somalia part 2

Recent tensions between Mogadishu and Abu Dhabi...
The UAE in Somalia part 1

The UAE in Somalia part 1

Some background on the Emiratis' approach.
Horn of Africa: Outsiders and Proxies

Horn of Africa: Outsiders and Proxies

Dynamics in the Horn of Africa with Rahel Kessete Afewerky...