Murithi Mutiga

Murithi Mutiga, Africa Program Director at Crisis Group, sheds light on the complex dynamics of African diplomacy. He discusses the recently brokering of peace between DR Congo and Rwanda and how U.S. mediation under Trump has shifted perceptions. The conversation dives into the ongoing civil war in Sudan and the fragile peace between Ethiopia and Eritrea. Mutiga also explores the rise of anti-imperialist sentiments among Africa's youth, reflecting on how these evolving geopolitical tensions shape the continent's future.

Murithi Mutiga, Africa Director at the International Crisis Group and Horn of Africa analyst, outlines rising Ethiopia–Eritrea tensions and the legacy of recent wars. He surveys Tigray’s fragmentation, Ethiopia’s push for Red Sea access, and how Gulf rivalries and Sudan’s conflict could widen the fight. He also considers shifting regional alliances and prospects for mid‑sized power coalitions.

In this discussion, Murithi Mutiga, Africa Program Director at the International Crisis Group, delves into the groundbreaking Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam. He highlights Ethiopia's motivations, the dam's economic promise, and the regional tensions it incites, particularly with Egypt and Sudan. The complexities of historical treaties and failed mediation efforts are explored, revealing deep-seated mistrust. Murithi also speculates on the dam's potential benefits for industrialization and regional stability, stressing the need for trust-building to avoid future crises.