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Beyond Bab al-Mandab: How the Horn hangs by a thread

Yemen is not the only side of the Bab al-Mandab, across the water sits the Horn of Africa, which has been dealing with its own strife for the past decade. With the Houthis advancing, more eyes look toward East Africa

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 30 Sep 2026

Beyond Bab al-Mandab: How the Horn hangs by a thread

Why Sudan and Ethiopia's wars are merging together

For a long time, the civil war in Sudan and the internal conflict in Ethiopia were unrelated conflicts. But recent developments in both countries have led to a gradual merging of the two into a larger regional standoff. Is the Horn of Africa on the eve of a larger war?

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 28 Aug 2026

Why Sudan and Ethiopia's wars are merging together

El Obeid: The hinge of Sudan's war

The RSF is preparing to attack the city of El Obeid as a means to gain leverage in peace talks. The result may be more war and mass killings.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 26 Jun 2026

A visual investigation of the war in Sudan

Entering into its third year, Sudan's civil war continues to drag on with no clear end in sight. This GDP exclusive provides maps detailing the progress of the Sudan war so far and changes in territorial control.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 14 Apr 2026

A visual investigation of the war in Sudan

Egypt, Libya and Sudan: What Is Really Being Played Out

Growing geopolitical competition between Egypt and the United Arab Emirates is taking shape in the Sahel, with the LNA poised to benefit due to its increasing presence in the region.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 14 Jan 2026

Egypt, Libya and Sudan: What Is Really Being Played Out

Trump envoy to begin Maghreb tour as US pushes for diplomatic reset in North Africa

EXCLUSIVE – Massad Boulos, U.S. President Donald Trump’s Special Presidential Advisor on Arab and Middle Eastern Affairs, is preparing to embark on a tour of the Maghreb in the coming days.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 20 Jul 2025

Trump envoy to begin Maghreb tour as US pushes for diplomatic reset in North Africa

Egypt mediates between Libyan and Sudanese armies

The growing regional prominence of the Libyan National Army (LNA) has led Egypt to seek a stronger relationship with al-Rajma in order to address the geopolitical concerns of Cairo.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 19 Jul 2025

Egypt mediates between Libyan and Sudanese armies

Sudan's conflict fuels humanitarian crisis in Africa and beyond

The situation could deteriorate even further given that meeting the basic needs of refugees has become increasingly difficult due to a lack of funding –with serious implications for migration and security dynamics in Africa and beyond.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 4 Jul 2024

Making sense of Iran’s latest Africa push

Tehran has now placed Africa among its top foreign policy priorities, seeking more trade flows, geopolitical alignment, and military cooperation.

By The Geopolitical Desk

/ 14 May 2024