Alain Ondias-Souna

More than two years into Sudan’s civil war, the country is living through a catastrophe of historic scale. Since fighting erupted on April 15, 2023 , between the Sudanese Armed Forces ( SAF ) and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces ( RSF ), Sudan has become the site of the world’s fastest-growing displacement crisis. Nearly twelve million people have been forcibly uprooted. And yet, experts warn: the world is still not paying attention. A war between former allies What makes Sudan’s...

War has returned—again—to the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. In January, rebel fighters seized the city of Goma , a major humanitarian hub in North Kivu. It is the most serious escalation of violence since 2012, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee and raising fears of a wider regional conflict, as the Congolese government accuses Rwanda of directly backing the rebels. But what is happening today is not new. The roots of this crisis run deep. Who is fighting? Eastern Congo has...

The Sahel region of Africa, stretching from the Atlantic Ocean to the Red Sea, is a complex tapestry of cultures, economies, and political landscapes. As global interest in this area grows, understanding the political risks associated with it becomes increasingly vital for investors, policymakers, and humanitarian organizations. This blog post delves into the intricacies of political risk analysis in the Sahel, highlighting key factors, challenges, and strategies for navigating this dynamic...