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STRATEGIC WARNING NOTICE: Security Incident – Lusinga, Upemba National Park Headquarters, Haut-Katanga, DRC
African Security Analysis (ASA) is assessing credible field reports that a serious security incident took place on the morning of Tuesday, 3 March 2026, at Lusinga, the headquarters of Upemba National Park (UNP) in Haut-Katanga Province, southeastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
The Iran Conflict and the Strategic Repositioning of African Oil Producers
The sharp escalation between the United States and Iran following the launch of Operation “Epic Fury” has triggered a systemic shock to global energy markets. Brent crude surged over 8% within hours on 2 March, climbing from $73 to nearly $79 per barrel at Asian market open.
Sudan Rejects U.S.-Backed Ceasefire Framework as War Enters Protracted Phase
On 24 February 2026, Sudan’s government formally rejected a U.S.-supported ceasefire roadmap presented days earlier before the United Nations Security Council.
Guinea–Sierra Leone Border Incident in Faranah
On 22 February 2026, Guinean authorities announced the detention of sixteen Sierra Leonean military personnel in the prefecture of Faranah, near the Koudaya district within the sub-prefecture of Sandéniya.
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Air Mobility as Strategic Infrastructure in Africa
Recent developments in Tunisia and Botswana reflect a broader strategic trend across the African continent: the reinforcement of air mobility as a pillar of national defence and regional stabilization.
Russia’s Expanding Security Footprint in Equatorial Guinea
Russia’s expanding presence in Equatorial Guinea could be viewed as a calibrated dual-track strategy combining cultural diplomacy and security entrenchment.
Cabo Delgado 2026: Operational Dynamics of Rwanda’s Reinforced Deployment and ISM’s Adaptive Hybrid Warfare
Rwanda has extended and reinforced its military presence in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado province amid a renewed surge in insurgent activity attributed to Islamic State Mozambique (ISM).
Red Sea Strategy and Strategic Realignment
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Addis Ababa on February 24 for a two-day official visit carrying significant geopolitical weight. While formally framed as bilateral talks with Ethiopian President Taye Atske-Selassie and Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the visit reflects broader strategic calculations.
Indian Ocean Strategic Recalibration
The January 23 arrival of U.S. military assets in Moroni—two MV-22 Ospreys and a KC-130 Hercules—marked more than a routine military exchange. It signaled a strategic recalibration in the southern Indian Ocean, where maritime security, transnational crime, and regional power dynamics are increasingly intertwined.
Central African Republic at a Strategic Crossroads
As of 23 February 2026, CAR stands at a delicate juncture between incremental stabilization and persistent structural fragility. The UN Security Council’s latest review—based on the Secretary-General’s report (S/2026/71)—comes in the immediate aftermath of the 28 December 2025 combined elections and amid evolving security dynamics.
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