Africa
Eritrea Warns Ethiopia Against Red Sea Power Grab as Horn of Africa Tensions Escalate
Eritrea’s media minister accuses Ethiopia of seeking military access to Assab port, signaling a dangerous escalation in a region where Iran has quietly expanded its maritime footprint.
Israel Opens First Military Pavilion in Morocco, Signaling Deepening Defense Ties
The Israeli Ministry of Defense established an official booth at Marrakech’s aerospace exhibition – a first since the Abraham Accords. Eight defense contractors showcased weapons systems Morocco had…
Israel Exhibits Advanced Military Technology at Morocco Defense Show for First Time
Eight Israeli defense firms displayed autonomous drones and AI-powered systems at Marrakesh Air Show 2026, marking a significant expansion of security partnerships in North Africa.
Israel Opens First Military Pavilion in Morocco, Signaling Deepening Defense Ties
Eight Israeli defense companies showcased advanced weapons systems at Marrakech Airshow – the first official Israeli defense ministry presence since the 2020 normalization agreements.
Somaliland Seeks Israeli Air Defense Systems as Turkey Tensions Escalate
The breakaway region’s request for Israeli military hardware signals a widening Horn of Africa power struggle – and Tehran’s expanding influence through proxy networks.
Elbit Systems Showcases Advanced Drones and Munitions at Marrakech Air Show
Israel’s largest defense contractor displays Hermes 900 drones and precision-guided systems at Morocco’s Royal Air Force base – signaling deepening military ties between Israeli and North African defense…
Iran’s Flag Raised in Bab al-Mandeb as Houthis Signal Strait Closure Before US Elections
Reports of Iranian symbolic presence in the critical chokepoint coincide with Houthi preparations to announce Red Sea blockade, escalating maritime control competition just weeks before American political transition.
Israel Opens Embassy in Kinshasa as Congo Becomes 11th Nation to Relocate Diplomatic Mission to Jerusalem
Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar’s latest African diplomatic move signals Netanyahu’s strategy to build recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital through bilateral engagement rather than multilateral consensus.
Houthis Control Red Sea Chokepoint as 4.2 Million Daily Barrels Face Disruption Risk
Yemen’s militant group now displays captured UAE airbase near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, signaling operational control over a waterway that moves roughly 12% of global oil trade -…
Ethiopia and Eritrea Sever Diplomatic Ties as Tigray Fighting Escalates
After expelling each other’s diplomats, the two nations confront their worst military crisis since 2020 – with opposition forces now striking targets in the capital itself.