Martin Plaut

Martin Plaut is the former Africa editor of BBC World Service News.

Chinese President Xi Jinping (R) shakes hands with Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir during a signing ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on September 1st, 2015, in Beijing, China.
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Why Are Foreign Powers Helping an Indicted War Criminal Remain the President of Sudan?

Omar al-Bashir is facing his most serious domestic challenge of his presidency, but the international community continues to back his leadership—despite his violent past.

Abu Dhabi's Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan (C) receives Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (L) and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki (R) at the presidential palace in the United Arab Emirates capital of Abu Dhabi on July 24th, 2018.
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Is Peace on the Horizon for the Horn of Africa?

Conflicts between Eritrea, Djibouti, and Ethiopia have dramatically shifted in recent months, giving hope for an end of hostilities in the region.