East Africa: Flashpoint – Military or Diplomacy? Horn of Africa’s Geopolitical Alliances Reach Tipping Point

East Africa: Flashpoint – Military or Diplomacy? Horn of Africa’s Geopolitical Alliances Reach Tipping Point

The geopolitical matrix of the Horn of Africa is undergoing a profound and unpredictable realignment. Caught in a volatile web of historical animosities, maritime rivalries, and shifting power balances, the region has reached a deeply troubling crossroads. Key state actors face a critical dilemma: either escalate toward coordinated, multi-front military confrontation or backpedal toward structured…

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East Africa: Flashpoint – Military or Diplomacy? Horn of Africa’s Geopolitical Alliances Reach Tipping Point

Africa: PAC Research Identifies Digital Innovation, Financial Reforms As Key to Closing Africa’s $100bn Trade Finance Gap

Chris Oshiafi PAC Research, one of Nigeria’s leading research outfits, has identified financial architecture, digital innovation, regulatory reforms and political commitment as critical to addressing Africa’s more than $100 billion unmet trade finance gap. The research outfit said digital payment systems, blockchain-enabled trade infrastructure, factoring and supply chain finance could significantly widen access to trade…

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ICASA rules to close data expiry loopholes

ICASA rules to close data expiry loopholes

ICASA emphasises that the new rules aim to protect consumers as bill shock complaints continue. (Image source: iStock) The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has defended its data transfer regulations, saying they aim to prevent bill shock and ensure fair data usage. ICASA yesterday briefed Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies…

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East Africa: Flashpoint – Military or Diplomacy? Horn of Africa’s Geopolitical Alliances Reach Tipping Point

Southern Africa: South Africa Takes Over the Chairship of SADC Council of Ministers As the Region Advances Regional Integration and Resilience.

The Republic of South Africa formally assumed the Chairship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers on 12 August 2026 in Durban, South Africa, from August 2026 to August 2027, following its tenure as Interim Chair since November 2025 Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Honourable…

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East Africa: Flashpoint – Military or Diplomacy? Horn of Africa’s Geopolitical Alliances Reach Tipping Point

Africa: Mounting Fatalities Linked to Militant Islamist Violence in Africa Amid Shifting Tactics

Fatalities linked to militant Islamist violence in Africa surpassed 20,000 deaths for the fourth consecutive year, underscoring the resiliency of militant groups across the Sahel, Somalia, the Lake Chad Basin, and Mozambique. Download all maps as a printable PDF Highlights The record 23,872 fatalities linked to African militant Islamist groups over the past year sustain…

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Why communications has become the next growth opportunity for resellers and ISPs

Why communications has become the next growth opportunity for resellers and ISPs

For many technology businesses, growth no longer comes from selling more of the same products. Customers expect complete solutions, trusted advice and long-term partnerships. This shift presents an opportunity for internet service providers (ISPs), managed service providers (MSPs), IT companies and technology resellers to expand their value proposition through cloud communications. Across South Africa, the…

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