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NEW | The United Arab Emirates is likely strengthening military ties with the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as part of a broader strategy to protect and expand its economic partnership with the DRC. CTP Africa Analyst Yale Ford explains why this is important. 👇
Critical Threats39,277 views • 21 days ago
NEW | In late June, more than 700 militants attacked positions held by the Central African Armed Forces (FACA) and Russian Wagner Group allies using advanced weaponry in Am Dafock, a town in the Central African Republic (CAR) along the Sudanese border. CTP Africa Analyst Yale Ford explains why this is important. ⬇️
Critical Threats25,143 views • 14 days ago
NEW | Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's ruling Prosperity Party won Ethiopia's June 1 elections, though doubts about the elections' inclusiveness and disruptions by armed ethno-nationalist groups have undermined the results. CTP Africa Analyst Michael DeAngelo explains why this matters. 👇
Critical Threats22,407 views • 1 month ago
MORE | Turkey is increasing its security and economic ties in Niger and Somalia, in moves that boost Turkey's domestic interests in Africa and play into Turkey's broader geopolitical competition in the region. Curious? Learn more from CTP's Michael DeAngelo ⬇️
Critical Threats45,949 views • 3 months ago
NEW | The Tanzanian foreign minister is visiting Washington, DC, this week, weeks after Tanzanian President Samia Hassan traveled to Russia on her first state visit outside Africa, as the Tanzanian regime tries to navigate the fallout of its controversial and violent October 2025 elections. Africa Analyst Yale Ford explains why this is important. ⬇️
Critical Threats21,750 views • 1 month ago
Sudan has reportedly massed forces in a disputed area along the Sudan-Ethiopia border, which could escalate the unfolding regional proxy conflict between the two countries and raise the risk of direct military confrontation. CTP Africa Analyst Michael DeAngelo explains what this means and why this is significant. ⬇️
Critical Threats30,116 views • 2 months ago
Moroccan authorities disrupted a small terror cell with members linked to Islamic State (IS) affiliates in Africa and an attack plot in Spain. This is one of many instances that suggest IS is targeting Morocco as a bridge between its affiliates in Africa and Europe via Spain. More from CTP's Liam Karr ⬇️
Critical Threats37,297 views • 3 months ago
Rwandan-backed M23 rebels staged a large-scale offensive with significant Rwandan army support to capture Uvira town in South Kivu, marking its most consequential offensive since March. The Rwandan army (RDF) reportedly aided M23’s advance, violating its commitments under the recently signed Washington Accords peace framework. 1/10 🧵
Critical Threats57,530 views • 7 months ago
The Ethiopian federal government extended the mandate of the Tigray Interim Administration by one year on April 8, avoiding a potential flashpoint for the immediate resumption of war in Tigray—but underlying tensions may still bubble into conflict. More from CTP's Michael DeAngelo ⬇️
Critical Threats25,525 views • 3 months ago
The US designated Sudanese Islamist factions affiliated with the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) as terrorist organizations due to their civilian targeting and ties to Iran. The SAF has made slow progress in limiting Islamist influence since mid-2025 amid pressure from its Egyptian and Saudi allies and the US. More from CTP's Michael DeAngelo ⬇️
Critical Threats30,262 views • 4 months ago
The coup in Madagascar has the potential to affect US and allied mining operations in Madagascar and alter Chinese, French, and Russian influence in the surrounding Indian Ocean.⬇️ More below on what the US & its African partners can do to best navigate the fragile situation.🧵
Critical Threats49,531 views • 9 months ago
