South Korea-Africa Summit: A New Dawn in Bilateral Relations
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.
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.
On May 6th, 2024, during our official visit to Morocco, we recorded an insightful meeting between Silvia Boltuc, SpecialEurasia Managing Director, and Mounir Houari, the General Manager of the Regional Investment Center of Dakhla Oued Eddahab.
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.