Insurance Houthis Seize Mokha Port, Raising Red Sea Tensions in 2026 September 10, 2026 Bright Esagbodje The Houthis' capture of Mokha port in 2026 brings the Iran‑backed group nearer to controlling the Bab al‑Mandab Strait, a vital Red Sea shipping lane.
Politics Nigeria’s Red Sea Gambit: a Foreign Policy Crossroads in a New Middle East September 7, 2026 Editorial Team Nigeria's entry into the Red Sea Alliance has ignited debate about whether the country's foreign policy is strategically sound or simply reactive. As geopolitical currents shift across the Middle East,…
Politics UK-France Pact Aims to Halt Small-boat Crossings in 2026 September 3, 2026 Bright Esagbodje UK Prime Minister Burnham and French President Macron have agreed to scale up joint patrols to curb small-boat crossings across the Channel. The new pact will expand intelligence-sharing and deploy…
