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𝐔𝐊 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐚 𝐇𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭!👇👇👇 (What does this deal means for Mauritius) The United Kingdom and Mauritius have reached a huge decision about the Chagos Archipelago, including Diego Garcia. For many years, these islands were the center of many talks and disputes, but now both countries have finally agreed on what will happen next. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭?🤔 • 𝐌𝐚𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐮𝐬 𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐬𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐭𝐲:  This means Mauritius will now officially have control over the islands. • 𝐁𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐲𝐬 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞:  A military base on Diego Garcia, used by the UK and the USA, will keep running safely for 99 years, making sure it helps protect the region. • 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐠𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐬 𝐜𝐚𝐧 𝐫𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐧:  The people who once lived there can resettle, except on Diego Garcia. • 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫: The UK and Mauritius will now also team up to protect the environment and fight illegal activities in the region, like illegal fishing. • 𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐬𝐭:  The UK is providing financial support, including funds for major infrastructure projects that will drive economic development across Mauritius. This decision will help both countries build a stronger friendship and ensure safety and progress for years to come. How do you think this new deal will shape Mauritius’ future?

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Security in the eastern DRC and Great Lakes is worsening despite numerous regional stabilisation efforts. Within this context, the African Union (AU) also has sought solutions but lacks a coherent strategy for the #DRC and region. My latest analysis argues that a clear #AU engagement strategy can break the deadlock and open a path to #stability in the region. It could help avoid duplication of regional measures, reduce competition for influence among states and regional groups, eliminate coordination gaps, and limit ad hoc deployments. To be successful, the strategy should hinge on equipping a military force that can effectively combat #M23 and other armed groups. Simultaneously, it should invest heavily in the Luanda process to open the door to concessions and a political solution between #Kigali and #Kinshasa. For more details, see below:

With the rift between ECOWAS and the Sahel Alliance nations looking all but over, will the compromise made by ECOWAS encourage more coups in the region? In my article published in Africa@LSE I address this intriguing question. Read the article below. #lse #ecowas #africa #sahel #militarytransition

2 Votes for Global Operations, so here you go! Israeli Special Forces Engage in Intelligence Activities in Sinai, Libya, and Sudan Amid Gaza Hostage Crisis Israeli special forces actively gather intelligence in the Middle East, including the Sinai Desert, Sudan, and Libya, with a focus on preventing Hamas smuggling from Gaza, according to Al-Akhbar. IDF intensifies Gaza ops due to fears of Hamas using tunnels to transport leaders/hostages to Iran and Lebanon, complicating rescue efforts and escalating tensions. Fears not unfounded. Hostages might be transferred via tunnels to hostile nations, complicated by Cairo's refusal of IDF ops in Egypt despite smuggling concerns.

International Support for #Somalia: Contributing to Instability in #Somaliland. The international community—including the US Government, UK, EU, Arab Gulf states, the UN, and other agencies—has contributed to several issues in Somalia and Somaliland that have led to regional instability. A significant example is the conflict in Lascanod, a city in the eastern region of Somaliland near Puntland. Additionally, the international community’s failure to address the ongoing issues between Somaliland and Somalia has exacerbated disputes over control of the airspace shared by both countries, including revenue generated from it. https://lnkd.in/eyYrfXGZ

Egypt opposes the changes that Israel is making at the Rafah crossing and the "Philadelphia harvest" Israel plans to build an upper and lower barrier along the "Philadelphia axis" and also to move the location of the Rafah crossing to a new site Strategically, Israel must remain in full control of the Philadelphia axis and prevent a future possibility of Hamas strengthening. The transition between the Gaza Strip, from a strategic point of view, must be carried out under Israeli control and within this framework Egypt must allow the establishment of a transition in the triangle. This is Egypt's duty in light of its responsibility for the events of October 7. The borders, Israel-Gaza-Egypt, control of the border between Israel and Egypt, the demolition of the tunnels, control of the maritime border, together with military pressure by the IDF in the Strip, including the seizure of territories and the introduction of an Arab element to the management of the Strip, will significantly challenge Hamas, accelerate the deal of hostages, in a continuous process And Aruch will create a reality that Hamas may have won on October 7, but in the end they were defeated.

📰 Landlocked Ethiopia Signs Deal to Secure Sea Access Under the deal, #Somaliland would lease 20 kilometers of sea access to #Ethiopia’s navy under a 50-year concession. In exchange, Ethiopia recognizes it as an independent country becoming the first country to do so even though it declared independence three decades ago. It gains other financial benefits including shares in Ethiopian Airlines Airlines. Ethiopia lost sea access when #Eritrea seceded in 1993. Somalia is upset and has previously called the idea of Somaliland's independence “null and void”. Ethiopia recently joined #BRICS and is the second most populace country in #Africa. Read & Subscribe: https://buff.ly/3vtkA4g

On National Peacekeepers' Day, I reflect on my time serving with the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS). I vividly remember landing in South Sudan in 2020, at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, feeling a mix of uncertainty and resolve. It was my first encounter with the harsh realities of conflict, widespread hunger, and the profound human desperation that defines the South Sudanese condition. But in the face of such adversity, I also witnessed the resilience and hope that embodies the spirit of peacekeeping. Canada has a proud tradition of contributing to global peace, a tradition I was honoured to uphold. Being a part of that mission, especially during such challenging times, reminded me of the critical importance of our work in fostering peace and security in regions torn by conflict. Today, as we honour all those who have served, I am also encouraged by the latest Joint Statement on Strengthening the Canada-Australia Defence Relationship. Having worked closely with my Australian Defence Force colleagues at UNMISS, our commitment to collaboration and shared values is vital as we navigate an increasingly complex global landscape. The deepening of our defence ties, particularly in the Indo-Pacific, underscores our collective resolve to promote peace and stability worldwide. Lest we forget the sacrifices made by so many in the pursuit of peace. Here's to continuing the work of building a safer, more peaceful world—together. #NationalPeacekeepersDay #Canada #Australia #Peacekeeping #GlobalSecurity https://lnkd.in/grDp96vr https://lnkd.in/gJa4V_WE