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TPLF: Let us focus on our national agendas
“We must remain firmly focused on our national agendas and, as always, intensify our struggle against agendas that are being spread to weaken and divide our unity and strength.” This statement was issued by the organization Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) in its weekly message titled “Let us focus on our national agendas.” The organization stated that the people of Tigray are facing an existential threat, and that the genocide committed against them in recent…
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The Sultanate of Oman is a reliable logistical corridor and trade gateway
The Ministry of Transport, Communications and Information Technology, in cooperation with the Oman Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Royal Oman Police, confirmed the readiness of the land transport sector to transport goods through the ports of the Sultanate of Oman to the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, while providing easy procedures that enhance the flow of commercial movement and the efficiency of supply chains.To ensure the smooth flow of commercial movement and increase the…
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Inauguration of the “Shams” Egyptian-Sudanese Media Network: Building Bridges to Enrich Relations Between Peoples
Brown Land Media is a fundamental tool and pillar in strengthening relations between peoples, not only as a transmitter of news but as a creator of public opinion and a bridge for cultural and civilizational communication. Media can be a tool for rapprochement or a cause for divergence, depending on the method of treatment and handling of issues. Therefore, adherence to a responsible media discourse that focuses on commonalities and stays away from sensationalism or…
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How the Rapid Support Forces Smuggle Gold from Sudan to the UAE
An Investigation by Hassan Yusuf Zarma Overview The Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are systematically selling gold to the UAE to finance their military operations in Sudan. 1. The Primary Mining Site The RSF is focused on a major mine stretching approximately 8 kilometers in North Kordofan state, near Jabal Zaraf and along the Abu Zima road — a vital RSF supply corridor in Kordofan. Aerial imagery obtained from VistaMaps, dated March 20, 2025, reveals: Multiple…
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Repercussions of the Sudanese Conflict’s Expansion into the Chadian Heartland
By Hassan Yusuf Zarma 1. The Operational Landscape and Shift in Strategy The conflict in Sudan is no longer merely an internal war; it has transformed into a Transnational Conflict. The Rapid Support Forces’ (RSF) attack on a Chadian military camp represents a dangerous turning point: “Scorched Earth” Strategy: The RSF seeks to eliminate pockets of resistance (the Joint Force and Popular Resistance) even if doing so requires violating the sovereignty of neighboring states. Drone…
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Saudi Arabia and Turkey Sign Strategic Deal to Manufacture Unmanned Suicide Boats
Turkish company ULAQ Global Autonomous Systems signed a strategic agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to jointly develop and produce unmanned surface vessels (USVs) within the Kingdom.
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Chad and the Impact of the Sudanese War on Its Security
Four senior officers from the Chadian Army and Police were killed yesterday, Saturday, during confrontations with gunmen in the Faya-Kouba Oulanga area of the Borkou region, in the east of the country.
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Republic of Mali: Collapse of the Boni Agreement
Brown Land West Africa Correspondent / Hassan Youssef Zerma Northern Mali, particularly the strategic area of Boni, is witnessing a new security escalation following the collapse of the agreement between local populations and the Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM). Analyzing the situation in Boni requires understanding multiple dimensions, including local security, regional influence, and international interests, amid the overlap of local terrorist factions and foreign military forces. 1. Security Background in…
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The Security Council Before the Sahel Test: Will UNOWAS Mandate Be Renewed at a Critical Regional Moment?
Hassan Youssef Zarma — Brown Land Correspondent The Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General and Head of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), **Leonardo Santos Simão**, held a high-level meeting on Friday, February 13, 2026, with the Permanent Observer of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to the United Nations, **Kinza Jawara-Njai**, as well as the Chair of the ECOWAS Group at the United Nations, to discuss…
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Algiers, a New Strategic Stop for Tiani: A Rapprochement Under Close Watch
Brown Land West Africa Correspondent / Hassan Youssef Zerma The image is striking—almost unexpected given the tensions that have marked relations between Algeria and the capitals of the Alliance des États du Sahel in recent months. On February 15–16, 2026, General Abdourahamane Tiani, President of the Republic of Niger, landed at Houari Boumediene Airport for what was described as a “visit of fraternity and work,” at the invitation of his counterpart, President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. Tiani…