East Africa: Germany Cautions ‘Any Escalation in the Horn of Africa Must Be Avoided’

East Africa: Germany Cautions ‘Any Escalation in the Horn of Africa Must Be Avoided’

Addis Abeba — Germany’s Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has warned that “any escalation in the Horn of Africa must be avoided,” as Ethiopia’s relations with neighboring Eritrea and Sudan deteriorate, reaffirming Berlin’s support for stability in northern Ethiopia. “A stable Ethiopia is vital to the entire region. Any escalation in the Horn of Africa must…

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Africa: Refugee Camps Explained – Why South Africa Has Avoided Them

Africa: Refugee Camps Explained – Why South Africa Has Avoided Them

South Africa started processing undocumented migrants at a temporary repatriation centre in Musina, a border town with Zimbabwe, in July 2026. This followed weeks of intensified anti-migrant rhetoric and xenophobic violence. The facility has raised questions about whether the country could be moving towards a more camp-based approach to managing migrants and refugees. This would…

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