Richard Mwangi

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A stylized illustration showing a drone flying overhead as a Sudanese family runs barefoot through dry grass, fleeing from burning buildings in the distance. A large column of smoke rises behind them.

Sudan’s Army Using Turkish Drones to Bomb UN Facilities — A War Crime in Plain Sight

This article draws inspiration from a report published by Milli Gazete, with additional insights…

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Richard Mwangi
Composite image of a Sudanese boy sitting barefoot with a “Displacement, Hardship, and Hope” sign, refugee tents flying the Ethiopian flag, and women walking away with containers—overlayed over a faded map of Sudan and Ethiopia.

Between War and Refuge: Ezzeldeen (Ezzo)’s Story of Displacement and Determination

A Journey from Sudan to Ethiopia and Back, Facing Hardship and Holding onto Hope…

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Richard Mwangi
A split image of two children in different water contexts—one sitting on cracked earth and the other drinking near a water source—overlayed with a Nile basin map, symbolizing the water access divide in North Africa.

Water Wars or Water Wisdom? Lessons from North Africa’s Transboundary Resources

In North Africa, water is more than a resource—it is a lifeline. The region’s…

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Richard Mwangi
A paper boat carrying a globe with North Africa visible, leaking rainwater into the sea, while a storm cloud rains directly over it—symbolizing climate fragility in the region.

Forecast for North Africa’s 2025 Rainy Season: What to Expect

Introduction North Africa’s rainy season, from November to March, brings much-needed water to countries…

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Richard Mwangi
Infographic showing armed Ethiopian soldiers atop a military vehicle with Eritrean and Ethiopian flags, a Tigray conflict zone map in the background, and the headline: “Ethiopia’s Deregistration of the TPLF: A Threat to Peace?”

Ethiopia’s Deregistration of the TPLF: A Threat to Peace?

In May 2025, Ethiopia’s National Election Board (NEBE) deregistered the Tigray People’s Liberation Front…

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Richard Mwangi
An artistic visual of a divided road in the colors of the South African flag, with a white man and a black man walking separately toward a distant convergence point, symbolizing racial equity challenges.

Exploring Racial Equity Policies in Post-Apartheid South Africa

South Africa’s journey toward racial equality is one of the most complex and inspiring…

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Richard Mwangi
A frayed rope representing global ties pulls against a Sudanese-flag-colored rope, symbolizing Sudan’s strained international relations.

Sudan’s Diplomatic Ruptures: Shifting Sands, And Dancing Through Crisis

Introduction Sudan's foreign policy reflects its complex interplay of geographic significance, internal strife, and…

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Richard Mwangi
A Qatar Airways jet adorned with a red ribbon hovers over the U.S. Capitol with justice scales beneath it, while a silhouette resembling Donald Trump raises a hand below.

The Tradition and Controversy of Foreign Gifts to US Presidents

Introduction The exchange of gifts between heads of state is a time-honored diplomatic practice,…

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Richard Mwangi
Two suited hands—one with the Puntland flag, the other with the Somaliland flag—reach toward opposing stars on a balancing scale, symbolizing the fragile negotiations between the two sides.

The Delicate Balance: Somaliland’s Dialogue with Puntland Amidst Sovereignty Concerns

Introduction The Republic of Somaliland, a self-declared sovereign state in the Horn of Africa,…

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Richard Mwangi
A masked armed militant in traditional Sahelian clothing holds a rifle in front of a map outline of Burkina Faso, symbolizing jihadist presence in the region.

JNIM’s Ascendancy in Burkina Faso: Unpacking a Jihadist Surge

Roots, Resilience, and Regional Reverberations Introduction The Sahel, a vast semi-arid expanse spanning West…

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Richard Mwangi
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