Geo Glance

Sudan : A Nation Torn Between War, Gold, and Global Power Games For decades, Sudan has stood at the crossroads of Africa and the Arab world — rich in history, blessed with resources, and cursed with conflict. From the fall of Omar al-Bashir to today’s devastating civil war, the country’s story has become a reflection of everything wrong with modern geopolitics — greed, power, and forgotten humanity. A War Without End In April 2023, Sudan plunged into chaos when two former allies turned enemies — the Sudanese Army led by General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) commanded by Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo , known as Hemedti — began fighting for control. What started as a power struggle quickly became a full-blown war, ripping through cities, destroying homes, and forcing millions to flee. Hospitals collapsed, communication networks failed, and entire neighborhoods turned to dust. Yet, the world barely noticed — another African tragedy buried under global indifferen...

Countries Still Under Dictatorship: The Struggle Between Power and Democracy In the modern world, democracy has become the universal ideal — yet many nations continue to be ruled under military or authoritarian regimes. While these governments often justify their rule with promises of “stability” and “national security,” they usually come at the cost of freedom, human rights, and open governance. Let’s look at several nations that still live under dictatorial or military control — where power remains in the hands of a few rather than the people.  1. Mali flag of Mali Once celebrated as a democratic model in West Africa, Mali has faced multiple coups in recent years. The latest, in 2021, brought Colonel Assimi Goïta to power after the military accused civilian leaders of corruption and inefficiency. Since then, Mali’s government has been dominated by military figures, with limited political opposition allowed. International observers worry about human rights violations and growin...