As the fighting resumes in the civil war in northern Ethiopia, there are fears that the conflict could spiral out of control and develop into a wider regional war, reports Haitham Nouri
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Ethiopia’s renewed civil war complicates its ambitions for access to the Red Sea and heightens security concerns across the Horn of Africa.
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The Houthis have become a central player in Yemen, but they will not be able to take full control.
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Saudi Arabia has long avoided becoming embroiled in conflicts, but, if push comes to shove, the kingdom may have to change tack.
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The truce in Yemen was unlikely to hold anyway, given domestic rivalries and foreign interests.
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Why have the Houthis begun striking Saudi targets, jeopardising the truce that brought an end to the long and gruelling civil war in Yemen?
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While maintaining its historical role as a trusted mediator, Oman also shoulders the difficult task of keeping the Strait of Hormuz safe.
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The US and Saudi Arabia launched joint air strikes on Iraq last week, aiming to take out Iraqi Shia factions linked to Iran.
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The informal truce between Saudi Arabia and the Ansar Allah (Houthi) Movement, the de facto ruler of northern Yemen, has collapsed, reports Haitham Nouri
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Haitham Nouri keeps up with the conflict in the Sahara
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Iranian officials say rising tensions with Washington and what they describe as "erratic" US President Donald Trump’s decision-making could derail ongoing efforts to reach a deal, as new talks involving the US and Iran are being prepared in Islamabad.
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Bearing the brunt of the war, Pakistan is intensifying mediation efforts.
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Peace may soon envelop Lebanon, but a relapse is not off the table.
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Israel’s recognition of Somaliland breaks with international consensus, but when has Israel balked at swimming against the tide.
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2025 was a tough year for Lebanon, with its key players losing ground.
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Caught between heavy Israeli bombardment and Hizbullah’s refusal to disarm, Beirut finds itself in an unenviable position
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As Israel fails to uphold the truce with Lebanon, direct talks between the two countries are intended to prevent a second war, as the Lebanese government maintains.
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For nearly two months, Bamako has been subjected to a partial blockade by the Al-Qaeda-affiliated group, reports Haitham Nouri
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The mass killings in Darfur’s Al-Fasher may quickly spiral into wider regional wars.
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The Rapid Support Forces have demonstrated a remarkable capacity for horror, but who is the man behind it.
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