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A Fulani herder leads his cattle to graze in the fields between Sevare and Mopti in central Mali on March 18, 2021.

The self-sustaining economics of conflict in Africa

In several corners of the continent, informal sectors have arisen to plug the gaps left by state weakness or absence, providing both a lifeline and a headache

Sergey Eledinov 02 October 2025

To maintain power, the Houthis foment tension and division, spread fear and terror, practice discrimination, and exact revenge.

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Draconian Houthi rule in Yemen looks a lot like internal colonialism

To maintain power, the Houthis foment tension and division, spread fear and terror, practice discrimination, and exact revenge.

Mohamed abi Samra 13 July 2023

Israeli security personnel work near the scene of a fatal shooting attack near a bar in Tel Aviv, Israel April 7, 2022. REUTERS/Corinna Kern

Jenin: The Never-Ending Battle

Since March 22, there have been a number of terrorist attacks in Israel killing at least 19 Israelis including two Arab Israeli police officers. On Thursday evening, May 5, towards the end of…

Suzan Quitaz 06 May 2022

Tension Fueled at Sudanese-Ethiopian Borders… Is War Looming?

The military and political tension between Sudan and Ethiopia has recently escalated amid an acceleration of events and growing internal conflict in Ethiopia. Ethiopia’s recent escalation may be…

Khaled Makhlouf – Cairo 20 December 2021

Armenian soldiers on the back of a truck. Photo: AFP

South Caucasus in Turmoil

On November 16th, clashes between Armenia and Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh left 15 Armenian soldiers killed, and according to the latest reports 24 Armenian servicemen remain unaccounted for…

Maia Otarashvili 19 November 2021

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