Africa Bound

Crisis in Sudan: Meet the Ruthless Warlord Hemedti$

Libya has Khalifa Haftar, Sudan has its own ruthless warlord, Mohamed Hamdan Dagolo—better known as Hemedti. Both men have risen to power through armed force and human rights abuses, commanding personal militias that operate outside legal state structures. They secure their authority through violence, control over territory and resources, and a readiness to suppress opposition through fear and brute force. A profile of Sudan’s Hemedti.

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Opinion: Why Cameroon’s Crisis Threatens a Regional Collapse$

With mass protests, contested election results, and an aging president holding onto power, Cameroon stands on a knife’s edge. Any serious destabilization could trigger cascading disruption across Central Africa—from trade blockages and refugee flows to security crises for neighbors who rely on Cameroon as a regional anchor.

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West Africa’s New Rulers Use the Same Same Old Playbook of Their Predecessors$

West Africa’s latest elections—including Guinea and Côte d’Ivoire—are marked by steep entry fees, stage-managed rallies, and entrenched support for incumbents. Despite the promise of fresh leadership, the region’s new faces continue delivering the same old politics.

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Africa: New Warning of Evolving Hybrid Threats Linking Terrorism, Crime, and Climate Pressures Across Africa$

Mauritania is warning that Africa’s security landscape is shifting from ideological insurgencies to profit-driven “religious-front criminal enterprises,” describing how jihadist networks have merged with organized crime.

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