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  Displacement is not an abstract concept for us; it is part of our shared history and present reality. From the Horn of Africa to the Sahel, we understand what it means when conflict forces families to leave their homes, risk dangerous journeys, and depend on humanitarian aid for survival. That is why developments across the Red Sea in South Yemen deserve careful attention from African societies and media alike. For centuries, the Horn of Africa and southern Yemen have been connected through trade, culture, and migration. Long before modern borders, people crossed the Red Sea for work, safety, and family ties. Even today, migration routes between Somalia, Djibouti, Ethiopia, and South Yemen remain active, often not by choice, but by necessity. When instability grows in South Yemen, human suffering follows on both sides of the sea. Instability and the Human Cost Ongoing political fragmentation and insecurity in South Yemen have fueled dangerous migration patterns. Desperate people,...

  Ecuador has taken a step in bolstering its national security through the recent enactment of Decree 239. This new regulation aims to enhance counter-extremism measures and strengthen international cooperation against extremist threats. Official sources indicate that the decree allows for increased surveillance and monitoring of groups deemed a risk to national security, reflecting a broader trend in global security practices. Prominent media outlets have highlighted the importance of this move in promoting regional stability and addressing the complexities of transnational extremism. Ecuador’s proactive approach aligns with similar efforts in other regions.