06 November 2024 at 11:29 | Africa | Technology & Innovation

Russian Chinese and Other Disinformation and Misinformation Efforts in the Sahel

Information disorder in the Sahel is threatening the social fabric of multi-ethnic societies. The current phase is particularly challenging, given the scope of the manipulation.

03 December 2024 at 12:31 | Africa | Security & Conflict

Enhancing Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea

A study day with regional and international subject matter experts.

Middle East, Transnational

NSD-S Hub Student Essay Competition 2024

15 July 2024

A research essay competition for Middle Eastern and African students and researchers.

Africa, Middle East

THE SOUTHERN TALKS #9 - Terrorist Financing, Cultural Looting and The Role of Social Media

12 July 2024

Dr. Amr Al Azm discusses how the looting and selling of antiquities during conflicts can finance terrorist groups.

Africa, Middle East

Food Security Challenges in Africa and the Middle East

13 July 2023 at 14:40

Food Security as a key socio-economic condition for security, political stability and sustainable development

Daily news

Guterres calls for serious dialogue to end surging violence in Syria

Russias Wagner founder honoured with statue in Central African Republic

Chad launches commission to end military pact with France

Syrian rebels capture second major city

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A Window of Opportunity on the Iran Nuclear File

On 29 November, the deputy foreign ministers of Iran, France, Germany and the UK (the latter three known together as the E3) are due to meet in Geneva to discuss a range of security issues in the Middle East - including, apparently, the Iranian nuclear programme.

Reading of the Week: Africa Gender Index 2023 Analytical Report

The Africa Gender (AGI) is an authoritative source of data on gender equality and women’s empowerment in Africa. It draws together statistics from all 54 African countries across three dimensions (economic, social and empowerment & representation) into a single index. This enables African countries to track not only their own progress over time but also against regional peers.

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