Geopolitical

The geopolitical landscape in early 2025 has been marked by volatility, fragmentation, and deepening polarization. From high-stakes summits and critical elections to landmark anniversaries, we outline the key events to keep an eye on over the coming months.

Egypt’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Immigration, Badr Abdelatty, hosted a tripartite meeting in Cairo with Senegal’s Minister of African Integration, Yacine Fall and Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar this month.

The African Union (AU) has hailed the recent reconciliation between Ethiopia and Somalia as an "important milestone" in regional diplomacy.

According to recent reports, Tunisian authorities are actively working to restore diplomatic ties with Morocco and reinstate ambassadors in both capitals, signaling an effort to resolve a years-long rift.

As the global geopolitical landscape shifts toward a multipolar framework, one of the most consequential developments is the rise of smaller regional alliances.

The Arab League is preparing to send a special envoy to Damascus to engage with Syria’s new leadership following the recent exit of President Bashar al-Assad.

El Salvador’s story of transformation has been one of faith, bold leadership and ambitious goals—a story that took the spotlight at the 9th High-Level Meeting of the OECD Development Centre in Paris this month.

South Africa’s newly assumed G20 Presidency will prioritize the African Union’s Agenda 2063, positioning the continent’s transformative blueprint at the centre of global discussions.