Africa RegionalPULSE: 23 APR 2025
Geopolitical & Security Analysis Regional Report
Report Details
Initial Publish Date
Last Updated: 23 APR 2025
Report Focus Location: Africa
Authors: BCA, FJ, GZ
Contributors: GSAT
GSAT Lead: MF
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Report Summary
Sub-Saharan Africa continues to navigate a complex landscape of persistent insecurity and emerging developmental progress. Over the past month, the region has faced significant security challenges, notably from terrorism and organized criminal activity. In Somalia, al-Shabaab militants seized the strategic town of Adan Yabaal, while in Chad, a coordinated jailbreak at Mongo prison resulted in over 130 inmates escaping, highlighting systemic security vulnerabilities.
Politically, tensions have intensified. In the Democratic Republic of Congo, former President Joseph Kabila faces legal proceedings for treason amid allegations of supporting the M23 rebels. Diplomatic relations also soured between the Alliance of Sahel States and Algeria following a drone incident, prompting reciprocal airspace closures. Despite these challenges, positive strides in infrastructure and economic reform are evident. In Kenya, the World Bank's $215 million investment in road infrastructure under the Horn of Africa Gateway Development Programme is expected to stimulate trade and regional connectivity. Zimbabwe’s move to lift tariffs on U.S. imports and compensate white farmers signals efforts toward economic recovery and international reintegration.
