Situation in South Sudan (per 10 April) Senior members of the main opposition party in South Sudan Sudan People’s Liberation Movement-in-Opposition (SPLM-IO) have appointed Stephen Par Kuol as the interim party leader, temporarily replacing Riek Machar, who remains under house arrest. Several top SPLM-IO officials strongly disagreed with the replacement. South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir […]
Situation Report Horn of Africa: Videos show executions of people in Khartoum
Situation in Sudan (per 7 April) Videos have emerged showing the execution of people in Khartoum, Sudan, by people in uniform and civilian clothing. Emergency Lawyers warns that Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) is executing civilians that are suspected of having supported the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The situation in El Fasher, North Darfur, is catastrophic, […]
Russia’s Expanding Geopolitical Influence in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger
By Kester Kenn Klomegah MOSCOW | 4 April 2025 (IDN) — Growing impatience over the fragile security situation in the Sahel region and collective anxiety to uplift and strengthen their Confederation of Sahel States (AES), three Foreign Ministers of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger embarked on a trip to Moscow. Meetings held on 3 April […]
Situation report: AU mediators arrive in Juba; Hemedti threatens to invade Sudan’s northern states; Armed men kill 20 individuals in Oromia
Situation in South Sudan (per 3 April) Situation in Sudan (per 3 April) Situation in Ethiopia (per 3 April) Regional & International Situation (per 3 April) Refugee and Migration Situation (per 3 April) Links of interest African Union mediators arrive in South Sudan to salvage peace deal Statement by UNDP Administrator on the situation in […]
Canaan gangs free 500 inmates in Mirebalais attack; MSS mission faces ambushes, Kenyan officer killed; U.S. to revoke parole status for 530,000 migrants
Situation in Haiti Situation on the Transitional Presidential Council (CPT) Situation on the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission International situation Links of interest Gangs tighten grip on Mirebalais after deadly raid frees 500 inmates, forcing residents to flee Anti Gang Activity in Delmas New attack on Kenscoff; Shooting on 2 vans, at least 24 victims […]
What If Russia, Ukraine, US Negotiations Collapse?
By Stephen Bryen* This article was issued by Weapons and Strategy and is being republished with their permission. WASHINGTON, D.C. | 31 March 2025 (IDN) — It may be that the US-Russia and US-Ukraine negotiations are going off the rails. Meanwhile, the US is anxious for Europe to take over responsibility for supporting Ukraine as […]
Situation Report: Machar investigated for rebellion; Tigray officials accuse Ethiopia of cutting off fuel; Kenyan envoy denied meeting with Machar
Situation in Sudan (per 31 March) The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) have successfully taken control of Khartoum after the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) withdrew under pressure, marking a significant defeat for the RSF and sparking celebrations among residents. The International Court of Justice (ICJ) will hear Sudan’s case against the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on […]
The US, NATO, and Ukraine: The Politics of Strategic Flexibility
By Kartik Bommakanti* NEW DELHI | 30 March 2025 (IDN) — Washington’s decision to broker an end to the ongoing Ukraine-Russia war has caused heartburn and backlash from its European allies and Kyiv. The desire for strategic flexibility, which is as much a function of power as it is of agency, explains in part why […]
Can Britain and France Take on America’s Role in Defending Europe Against Russian Aggression?
By Paul van Hooft* THE HAGUE, Netherlands | 28 March 2025 (IDN) — European doubts about deterrence predate the current US administration. Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine, and its growing reliance on nuclear coercion to ward off Nato support, brought the importance of nuclear weapons to the foreground again for the first time since the […]
Serbia’s Massive Protest — Challenges and Opportunities for Vučić
By Alon Ben-Meir* NEW YORK 22 March 2025 (IDN) — For the first time in his long political career, President Aleksandar Vučić faces a serious public challenge to his leadership. However, his staying power remains strong. The EU has an opportunity to play a significant role in mitigating the unrest while luring Serbia out of […]