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

eriinfo.com1 month ago018 mins

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: Eritrea’s Regime Military Adventurism Risks Dragging Horn of Africa Back Into Conflict

eriinfo.com1 month ago019 mins

The Horn of Africa is once again facing the danger of military and political escalation as renewed manoeuvring involving Eritrea, illegal TPLF-led political and military actors, and other regional and external forces threatens to undermine the fragile peace achieved after years of devastating conflict. At the centre of these concerns is Tigray, a region still…

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Africa: Renegotiating Military Immunity – Kenya’s New Terms for Foreign Troops

eriinfo.com1 month ago015 mins

In July 2026, Britain suspended one of its flagship military exercises in Kenya after Nairobi withheld the licences required for troops to train in Laikipia. Five days later, the two governments reached an agreement allowing Exercise Haraka Storm to proceed. The immediate diplomatic crisis ended, but the deeper dispute did not; the standoff revealed that…

More than 600 US military service members injured since Iran War began in February

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

At least 624 US military service members have been wounded since President Donald Trump ordered strikes against Iran in February, according to the Pentagon’s most recent update on 25 July. Among those wounded, 417 are attributed to Operation Epic Fury, while 207 are attributed to “Overseas Operations”. The US and Iran agreed to a ceasefire…

Saudi military strikes Iran-backed Houthi targets in Yemen

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Fighters supporting the Aden-based internationally-recognised Yemeni government gather during a vigil along the Red Sea shore in Khokha, in Yemen’s western Hodeidah province on July 20, 2026, calling for a resumption of hostilities with the Huthi group currently controlling the capital Sanaa. (Photo by Khaled ZIAD / AFP via Getty Images) Khaled Ziad | Afp…

Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine military chief after protests | Russia-Ukraine war News

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

Replaced military chief Syrskyi clashed with former Defence Minister Fedorov, whose removal last week led to protests. Published On 21 Jul 202621 Jul 2026 Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy fired Oleksandr Syrskyi as the country’s commander-in-chief, appointing Mykhailo Drapatyi to lead the military. The move came after six days of protests in the capital, Kyiv, sparked…

U.S. military says it completed latest round of strikes against Iran

eriinfo.com2 months ago07 mins

U.S. Navy warships transit the Arabian Sea in close formation as CENTCOM forces continue to promote regional security and stability, June 30, 2026. Source: US Navy The U.S. military said early Saturday it ended a seventh straight night of strikes against Iran, as Kuwait and Bahrain reported attacks by Iranian projectiles and commercial shipping continued…

“High-T Department”: Hegseth approves testosterone screening in military

eriinfo.com2 months ago06 mins

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced that military personnel aged 30 and older will undergo testing for testosterone deficiency as part of annual health screenings. In a video posted on X, captioned “High-T Department”, Hegseth said he was authorising the screening programme for troops to ensure “you have the right testosterone levels to operate at…

Military action against Iran formally restarted last week, Trump told lawmakers

eriinfo.com2 months ago06 mins

President Trump formally notified Congress that “military action” against Iran restarted last week, according to a letter obtained by CBS News on Monday, as a monthslong ceasefire comes to an end. Military action “commenced on July 7,” the president said in a message dated July 10 and addressed to Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley of Iowa,…

U.S. military launches second night of strikes against Iran

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

Washington — The U.S. military launched another round of strikes against Iran late Wednesday night, U.S. Central Command said, in the second night of attacks as diplomacy between the two countries appears to collapse. CENTCOM said on X that Wednesday’s strikes are intended to “further degrade [Iran’s] ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the…