Ethiopia

Hargeisa Celebrates a Fragile Diplomatic Milestone

Israel's recent diplomatic recognition of Somaliland puts the full load of final sovereign legitimacy squarely on the political will of African capitals.

Foreign Drones Escalate Sudan’s Civil War

Three years in, drones from contested supply chains have usurped past combat methods to act as the ultimate driver of Sudan's civilian casualties.

Surrounded by War: Ethiopia Under Abiy Ahmed

Along three thousand kilometres of borders, Addis Ababa trades blood for time as foreign powers across the regional power axis place their bets.

A Skeleton of Itself: How Isaias Afwerki Grounded Eritrea Down

Ethiopia's recent war accusations resurrect fears of another conflict in the Horn of Africa, but the real tragedy is what Eritrea has already become.

New Nile Order: Uganda Stands with Ethiopia Against Egypt’s Control

Cairo's grip on the Nile loosens as upstream nations assert equal rights, setting up a clash between historical claims and sovereign equality of water.

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Armenia's parliament has embraced a European future which Russia's own inertia made almost inevitable.

Ukraine Postpones Elections as Brussels Holds the Line

Zelenskyy brands snap wartime elections a tsunami that would split Ukraine apart, leaving Brussels holding the sharpest check left on Kyiv's power.

Macron Deepens France’s Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia

France's embrace of Saudi Arabia argues that strategic and economic interests now outweigh the human-rights concerns that once made the relationship toxic.

Como Bans Bicycles After Mayor Hit

A mayor's collision with an electric bicycle produced a citywide ban. Can personal misfortune justify policy for everyone else?

EU Cybersecurity Rules Create a New Kind of Cyber Slop

EU cybersecurity rules are expanding just as artificial intelligence multiplies digital threats, leaving companies with more alerts and obligations to process.