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Press Release: Nigeria Third Party Monitoring Project (NTPMP) awarded to Navanti
Press Release, Washington, DC, October 10, 2024: The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded the new Nigeria Third Party Monitoring Project (NTPMP) to Navanti Group to provide a broad range of technical assistance to USAID/BHA. This is Navanti Group’s first award on the OASIS vehicle. Navanti’s support will include independent, verifiable, primary data […]
- Nigeria
- Corporate Update
- Humanitarian Assistance
Somalia-Egypt Alliance vs. Ethiopia-Somaliland: A Brewing Crisis?
On January 1, 2024, Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed attended the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Addis Ababa. This agreement allows Ethiopia to use a Somaliland port, providing the landlocked nation access to the Gulf of Aden. This MoU has caused heightened tensions in the already […]
Read articleNavanti Group Modern Slavery Statement
Navanti Group Modern Slavery Statement Navanti Group is committed to operating with high ethical standards. This includes ensuring that our business respects human rights—a commitment reflected in our Employee Handbook, which is based on our Core Values: INTEGRITY, ETHICS, CUSTOMER FOCUS, and QUALITY. We recognize that slavery and human trafficking are grave violations of human […]
- Global
- Governance
Spot Report: Hudaydah Port Fuel Storage and Cranes Damaged
Merchants have informed Navanti Group that previously operational and refurbished cranes at the Port of Hudaydah may have been damaged and may no longer be operational. In addition to the crane damage, the Hudaydah port’s storage capacity of 150,000 tons of fuel has been substantially damaged, leaving only 50,000 tons of fuel storage remaining in […]
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Three Brothers’ ISIS Attack on Muscat Mosque: Implications for Oman by Mohammed Albasha
Historically, the Royal Oman Police (ROP) have focused on crimes such as smuggling, drug activities, traffic violations, local fights, scams, and other petty offenses. However, a recent attack by the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as Daesh, Islamic State (IS), and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), has […]
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Palestine
- Saudi Arabia
- Syria
- UAE
- United States of America
- Yemen
- Conflict
Iran Succession Chatter Intensifies as Khamenei’s Son Emerges as Leading Contender by Mohammed Albasha
The unexpected death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi in a helicopter crash near the border with Azerbaijan has amplified longstanding speculation over who will eventually succeed the aging Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei at the pinnacle of Iran’s ruling hierarchy. As the murky circumstances around Raisi’s death fuel rumors of a regime power play, one name […]
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Mukalla Marks 8 Years Since Liberation from Al-Qaeda’s Grip by Mohammed Albasha
April 24, 2024 – Today marks the 8th anniversary of the liberation of the strategic Yemeni port city of Mukalla in the southern eastern Hadramawt governorate from the grips of Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP). Hadramawt, Yemen’s largest governorate, is more sparsely populated than the west of the country. The area is largely […]
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- United States of America
- Yemen
- Conflict
Rival Ramadan Productions Mirror Yemen’s Fractured Political Landscape by Mohammed Albasha
As the holy month of Ramadan ushers in a tradition of families gathering around their televisions to watch TV dramas known as Musalsalat, this year’s offerings in Yemen provide an emotional reflection of the country’s ongoing conflict and the competing narratives pushed by rival groups vying for control and legitimacy. One of the most notable […]
- Gaza
- Iran
- Saudi Arabia
- Yemen
- Behavioral Insights
Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s Presidency: Shaping Senegal’s Future by Amber Liskey
Bassirou Diomaye Faye, a name that was relatively unknown outside of Senegal just a year ago, has recently emerged as the winner of the presidential elections in Senegal. His victory comes during a time of significant challenges and extraordinary circumstances in Senegalese politics. After spending months in jail alongside his ally and kingmaker, Ousmane Sonko, […]
- Africa
- Sahel
- Senegal
- West Africa
- Governance
Understanding the Background of the U.S. Strikes in Syria and Iraq by Ryan Craig and Jordyn Kamasa
On February 2, 2024 U.S. forces launched retaliatory airstrikes against 85 Iranian targets in Iraq and Syria. These series of strikes were in response to the recent Iranian-backed militia strikes in Jordan that killed 3 U.S. service members on January 28. Syrian state-run news outlet Sana reported strikes in the cities of Deir al-Zour, Albu […]
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Spot Report: Amidst Houthis Tensions, Yemeni Government Appoints New Prime Minister by Navanti News
Yemen’s Presidential leadership Council has announced the appointment of Ahmed Awad Bin Mubarak as the new Prime Minister of Yemen. Bin Mubarak, the current Foreign Minister of the Internationally Recognized Government (IRG) and former Ambassador to the United States and the UN, takes on this crucial role at a challenging time n Yemen’s political landscape. […]
- Yemen
- Governance
Navanti News Bulletin: Yemen 2024 Forecast
Navanti News Bulletin: Yemen 2024 Forecast Navanti News presents a thought-provoking 2024 forecast for Yemen, aiming to stimulate critical thinking and emphasize long-term perspectives. The bulletin outlines the most challenging scenarios facing policy makers in regards to Yemen during 2024. Living Conditions Under Strain: Yemen is anticipated to encounter significant hurdles in the near future […]
- Bahrain
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- Gaza
- Iran
- Iraq
- Israel
- Palestine
- Russia
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
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- United States of America
- Yemen
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