The visit of the Rais of Tatarstan in Egypt reflects a structured sub-federal economic diplomacy channel embedded within wider Russian efforts to merge influence across the Middle East and North Africa through trade, industrial integration, and institutional platforms.
By early 2026, the Sudanese conflict had escalated into the gravest humanitarian emergency globally, with no foreseeable end. The most probable trajectory involves a state of attrition and contested fragmentation, characterised by a breakdown of central authority and a patchwork of territorial control.
This report provides an analytical overview of the recently adopted United Nations Security Council resolution extending the mandate of the UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara (MINURSO).
SpecialEurasia had a conversation with Imen Chaanbi, an expert on Libya, to assess the implications of foreign military involvement and the country’s broader strategic direction.
Russia is expanding its military footprint in Libya, focusing on the Maaten Al Sarra airbase near the Chadian and Sudanese borders. This action shows a strategic reorientation by Moscow toward the Sahel, resulting from challenges encountered in Syria.
The potential for economic cooperation between Uzbekistan and African countries is significant, with key sectors such as agriculture, mining, and industrial goods offering substantial opportunities for growth in bilateral trade. This report examines Tashkent’s key African partners and highlights the investment prospects arising from the economic collaboration between Uzbekistan and Africa.
The inaugural South Korea-Africa Summit, held on June 5-6, 2024, near Seoul, marks a historic shift in the economic and trade relations between South Korea and Africa.
In the last two weeks, the Islamic State Central Africa Wilayat (ISCAP) and its affiliate militia Forces démocratiques alliées (ADF) has significantly increased their activity in Central Africa, raising security risks related to terrorism and geopolitical instability in the region.
Algeria, the largest African nation in terms of land area, is facing intricate socio-political and economic difficulties. This report provides a country risk assessment of the current situation and offers insights for stakeholders.
This report analyses the motivations behind the formation of the Confederation of the Alliance of Sahel States (AES), its potential impact, and the challenges it faces moving forward.
Morocco’s geopolitical landscape has undergone a substantial transformation in recent years, driven by assertive foreign policy measures and strategic alliances with global powers such as the United States and Israel. This report explores the geopolitical context, risk scenarios, and strategic implications of Morocco’s actions and the Western Sahara conflict.
Since April 2023, Sudan has captured international attention because of an internal political crisis that has escalated into military clashes, resulting in hundreds of casualties and an ongoing humanitarian disaster. One year after Sudan’s crisis, SpecialEurasia interviewed the Sudanese Ambassador to Italy, H.E. Sayed Altayeb Ahmed, to gain insights into the ongoing crisis.
Despite geopolitical complexities and risks associated with Western Sahara’s disputed status, the Dakhla Altantic Port presents opportunities for economic growth, job creation, and strengthening Morocco’s influence in the region, though challenges remain regarding international recognition and security concerns.
Malian Armed Forces conducted a joint military operation with Burkina Faso, and Niger which successfully eliminated Abu Huzeifa (Higgo al-Maghrebi), a high-ranking commander of the Islamic State in the Sahel Province (ISSP) also known as the Islamic State Greater Sahara (ISGS).
Morocco, positioned at the northwestern edge of Africa, operates under a stable constitutional monarchy with the king wielding significant political power. Despite ongoing pressures from Islamist and pro-democracy movements, the regime’s promotion of moderate Islam fosters internal stability.
The recent memorandum of understanding of human rights cooperation between Russia and Senegal has marked a significant milestone in their cooperation, highlighting Moscow’s growing interests in the African country.
Islamic State’s activity in the Horn of Africa continues to be a security regional challenge considering the local escalation of attacks, especially in the Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province. The resurgence of violence, conducted by the Islamic State Mozambique (Ansar al-Sunna) hit both civilians and security forces and resulted in casualties and infrastructure destruction, affecting regional stability and investment plans, particularly in the liquefied natural gas (LNG) sector.
The confrontation between the Islamic State – Somalia Province and al-Shabaab presents significant challenges for regional stability and security. Recent developments underscore IS strategic earns in eastern Somalia, including territorial expansions following the clashes with al-Shabaab forces.
Understanding the impact that jihadist propaganda and violent attacks have on regional dynamics is fundamental to assess the geopolitical risk that a target area might face. The primary aim of this report is to gather Islamic State West Africa Wilayah (ISWAP)’s statements, which are dispersed across various media channels, in order to acquire insights into the group’s rhetoric and propaganda techniques.
This report aims to describe recent events surrounding ISWAP after the death of Ba’ha Shuwa and the security situation in Western Africa and also wants to assess regional geopolitical risk considering Islamic State fighters’ growing violent attacks and jihadist propaganda.
The participation of Vladimir Putin and Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in the ceremony for the fourth unit of Egypt’s El Dabaa nuclear power plant underscores the strategic significance of Russo-Egyptian collaboration. The project, led by Rosatom, marks a milestone in Russia’s involvement in Africa, signifying an expanding geopolitical influence.
The recent telephonic exchange between Iranian President Ibrahim Raisi and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi marks a significant moment that underscores the potential emergence of a new chapter in the relations between Iran and Egypt.
Amidst escalating concerns over the Sahel’s increasing jihadist activities and destabilisation processes that have intricately impacted regional geopolitical dynamics, this report aims to delve into the current state of affairs in the Sahel region, with a focused examination of jihadist groups and internal political and security dynamics, given the pivotal role the region plays in shaping Africa’s geopolitical landscape.
Egyptian business representatives promised $1.2 billion investments in Uzbekistan in different economic fields during the meeting with the Uzbek President
SpecialEurasia met with the Ambassador of Sudan to Italy, H.E. Sayed Altayeb Ahmed, to discuss further the recent events that have shaped the Sudanese domestic politics and stability and try to assess future consequences and developments.