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Musa Hilal’s Top Adviser Speaks on Sudan’s War, Hemedti, and the Road to Peace Sudan’s civil war has produced countless military analyses and diplomatic proposals. Far fewer conversations have taken place with the political figures whose relationships and rivalries helped shape the conflict long before the first shots were fired in April 2023. One of those figures is Dr. Abdulrahman Hassan Saeed, Secretary-General of the Revolutionary Awakening Council and longtime adviser to Sheikh Musa Hilal, the influential Darfur tribal leader whose falling-out with former President Omar al-Bashir and later with Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, better known as Hemedti, altered the balance

Two legal developments unfolding overseas, one in Switzerland and another in Russia, are drawing attention to an unlikely but critical component of the United States’ defense industrial base: titanium. At first glance, the cases appear to involve a commercial dispute between a metals trader and a global producer. But the companies and materials involved sit deep inside the supply chain that feeds America’s aerospace and weapons industries, including manufacturers such as Lockheed Martin, Boeing and RTX (Raytheon). As the United States ramps up missile and interceptor production following recent conflicts and global tensions, the stability of those supply chains is

The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. A.I. IS A-OK For a long time, many of us have held out hope that the City of Niagara Falls, NY could once again become a “City of the Future.” Niagara Falls provides power to roughly half of the East Coast, including New York City. Genius inventor and “Father of Electricity” Nikola Tesla gave the world alternating current; born from the hydropower generated by the mighty Niagara River. Once dubbed the “Power City”, Niagara Falls is positioned to become a global leader in a new era of technology… if elected officials

The following was written by investigative journalist Ken Cosentino. [Author’s Note: Several days after this article was originally published, this reporter was contacted by Michael Bagley who said that the emails containing my requests for an interview were lost in his spam folder. Mr. Bagley suggested edits regarding company roles. This article has been edited and corrected accordingly. Ultimately, the omitted information does not impact the overall story.]. MORE QUESTIONS THAN ANSWERS A new technology firm called “9 Lives Digital Group” appears to be busy at work in the old Globe Metallurgical factory, located at 3807 Highland Avenue. Locals are saying

Sudan, a nation long beleaguered by conflict and political turmoil, stands on the precipice of further division, a prospect that could unravel the state’s already fragile structure. The possibility of splitting Sudan into smaller entities presents a myriad of risks and consequences, each with the potential to exacerbate the current humanitarian disaster. As the situation in Sudan deteriorates, understanding these risks becomes crucial for the international community, regional actors, and the Sudanese people themselves. Risks of Division Escalation of Armed Conflicts The most immediate and dangerous risk associated with the division of Sudan is the potential for a sharp increase