Stratfor Africa Analyst Mark Schroeder discusses the conflict between the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwandan proxy force M23 and the larger struggle in the region.

Since its ouster from Kismayo, the Islamist militia has become more dependent on inland smuggling routes originating in a northern mountainous region.

Rebel groups in central Africa have long been a security concern for Kampala.

A Ugandan withdrawal from Somalia could jeopardize the entire peacekeeping mission.

If confronted by an intervention force, al Qaeda in the Islamic Maghreb would likely retreat to nearby mountainous regions.

Ankara sees opportunities to further its regional rise in Yemen and Somalia.

Stratfor explains how the failure to align Mozambique's borders with ethnic boundaries, coupled with recent discoveries of natural resources, will test the country's unity.

An airstrike in Khartoum would be inconsistent with Israel's approach in previous reported operations in the country.

Due to an increase in counterterrorism operations against AQIM, the jihadist group will likely conduct more kidnappings to increase revenue.

Modern Indian industries, both state and private, view East Africa as a natural extension of their domestic business activities.