Future Reports

  The ongoing civil conflict in Sudan that erupted in April has led to a devastating toll, with thousands dead, millions displaced, and widespread violence. This conflict has taken a severe humanitarian toll, causing widespread international concern and a need for foreign intervention. Sudan's army chief warned the United Nations that months of war in his country could spill over into the region, and he called for international pressure to be placed on the paramilitary forces he is fighting, including their designation as "terrorists". It has the potential to spill over into neighbouring countries, primarily Libya and Chad, creating a complex web of security and stability challenges in the region. The conflict in Sudan poses a significant threat to the situation in Libya, especially in its southern region known as the Fezzan . The conflict between Sudan's military and paramilitary leadership jeopardizes the repatriation of Sudanese mercenaries from Libya and hampers

  Regarding Nigeria's importance in Africa, it is easy to understand the world's interest in the affairs that occur regarding the highly populated nation. Nigeria is a multi-ethnic and culturally diverse federation of 36 autonomous states, and the Federal Capital Territory. It is popularly described as the giant of Africa due to its high population and leading economy in Africa (World Bank, 2023). Nigeria, on the other hand, is not popular with its self-sufficiency and social security. Merriam- Webster defines self-sufficiency and social security as being able to maintain oneself or itself without outside aid: capable of providing for one's own needs (Merriam-Webster, 2023). Despite being Africa's largest oil and gas producer, Nigeria has a problem of relying almost entirely on expensive imports to meet its gasoline needs. Nigeria currently has four state-owned refineries, but they have become dilapidated and idle due to mismanagement (Kohlmann & Schwikowski, 2023).

 In the wake of a military coup in Gabon on Wednesday, President Paul Biya of Cameroon and President Paul Kagame of Rwanda have taken bold steps to reshape their military hierarchies. Both leaders have been in power for decades and have faced growing concerns about possible coup attempts. President Biya, who has held office in Cameroon for a staggering 41 years, made significant changes to the country's Ministry of Defence following the Gabonese coup. Among the positions reshuffled were those overseeing the presidency's defence portfolio, the air force, the navy, and the police. Biya, who is 90 years old, has ruled since a coup in 1982 and has shown no clear intentions of relinquishing power. Similarly, President Kagame, who has governed Rwanda for 23 years and is constitutionally permitted to stay in office until 2034, approved the retirement of 83 senior officers shortly after the Gabonese coup. This move aligns with Kagame's efforts to rejuvenate Rwanda's military an