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Tensions in Tigray could spark war between Ethiopia and Eritrea – disaster must be avoided
Tensions in Tigray could spark war between Ethiopia and Eritrea – disaster must be avoided Expert comment thilton.drupal 19 March 2025 Ethiopia’s ambition to secure Red Sea access, Eritrea’s interference in Ethiopia’s internal affairs and a power struggle in Tigray could explode into a wider regional war. Mediation is urgently needed. The threat of war is lo
De-escalation is needed to prevent Ethiopia and Eritrea from going to war
De-escalation is needed to prevent Ethiopia and Eritrea from going to war Expert comment thilton.drupal 27 November 2025 Preventive diplomacy is vital to stop another devastating war in the Horn of Africa amid rising tensions over Tigray and Ethiopia’s pursuit of Red Sea access. Tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea have ratcheted up in recent weeks, prompti
Africa Aware: Financing Africa’s development
Africa Aware: Financing Africa’s development Audio thilton.drupal 6 February 2026 In this episode, guests discuss solutions to Africa’s debt challenges, innovative financing mechanisms, and strategies for ensuring long-term economic sustainability and growth. The IMF’s economic outlook for Africa in 2026 points to an average GDP growth rate of 4.3 per cent –
Africa Aware: Can the African Union withstand fractures to multilateralism?
Africa Aware: Can the African Union withstand fractures to multilateralism? Audio thilton.drupal 13 February 2026 Carlos Lopes reflects on what lies ahead for the African Union, the tests facing its leadership, and how Africa can navigate through changes in the global order. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf and Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi assumed the leadership of the Af
Africa Aware: Africa’s digital future
Africa Aware: Africa’s digital future Audio thilton.drupal 6 March 2026 Ambassador Philip Thigo and Hon. Neema Lugangira discuss how digitalization in Africa can be harnessed to drive inclusive growth, strengthen institutions, and ensure that innovation translates into sustainable development outcomes. Africa’s digital landscape is one of the most dynamic an
Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz is spilling into the Indian Ocean
Conflict in the Strait of Hormuz is spilling into the Indian Ocean Expert comment thilton.drupal 13 March 2026 The effective blockade of the strait during the US-Israeli war with Iran has increased the chance of accidents and forced ships into alternative routes with their own risks. The US-Israeli war with Iran has turned the Indian Ocean into a theatre for
Africa Aware: Emergency Response Rooms: Sudan’s humanitarian lifeline
Africa Aware: Emergency Response Rooms: Sudan’s humanitarian lifeline Audio thilton.drupal 9 April 2026 Guests discuss the vital role Sudan Emergency Response Rooms play in the humanitarian response to the ongoing war – particularly the less documented contributions of Sudanese women. Since the war in Sudan began in 2023, grassroots, volunteer-led mutual aid
A naval coalition in the Strait of Hormuz should learn these lessons
A naval coalition in the Strait of Hormuz should learn these lessons Expert comment thilton.drupal 1 May 2026 The proposed UK-France coalition can learn from anti-piracy missions off Somalia and in the Strait of Malacca to restore confidence for shipping in the Strait of Hormuz in the long term. On 21 April, the US announced a ceasefire extension with Iran.
Ethiopia needs more than an election to calm internal and regional conflict
Ethiopia needs more than an election to calm internal and regional conflict Expert comment thilton.drupal 28 May 2026 Ethiopia will hold elections on 1 June amid persistent instability and simmering regional tensions. Ethiopia’s election on 1 June is likely to be among the least competitive of the seven national elections held since multiparty democracy was
The next Strait of Hormuz crisis could be even worse
The next Strait of Hormuz crisis could be even worse Expert comment thilton.drupal 17 June 2026 Even if Trump’s deal holds, Iran retains the ability to close Hormuz again. If the Houthis were to simultaneously disrupt shipping in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, the consequences would be disastrous. Earlier this week, the US and Iran signed an interim peace deal th