Renewed Conflict Looms as Strategic Tensions and Old Grievances Surface Between Horn of Africa Neighbors. The recent escalations between Ethiopia and Eritrea have reignited concerns over...
Unpacking the Diplomatic Rift: Trump’s Aggressive Stance Against South Africa Reflects Deeper Geopolitical Tensions and Misinformation. The recent expulsion of South Africa’s Ambassador to the United...
In a landmark meeting, Israel and Ethiopia vow to combat Al-Shabaab and Houthi insurgencies, highlighting a significant escalation in their joint counterterrorism efforts. During a pivotal...
Clarifying the Record: Somalia’s Stance on U.S. Embassy Warnings Amid Al-Shabaab Threats. In the murky waters of international diplomacy and internal security, the clarity of communication...
How Saudi Arabia’s Investment Could Redefine the Berbera Port and Horn of Africa’s Geopolitical Landscape. Saudi Arabia is setting the stage for a profound strategic shift...
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s upcoming diplomatic tour marks a critical juncture in international efforts to resolve the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. Rubio’s itinerary begins in...
Leaders from across the continent have decisively reinforced their support for Ukraine, in stark response to the recent diplomatic fracas in Washington between U.S. President Donald...
The recent explosive meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Office marks a pivotal moment for U.S.-Ukraine relations, potentially reshaping...
Kenya has opted to postpone drawing on a $1.5 billion loan secured from the United Arab Emirates as part of a strategic move to align with...
A heated exchange between President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy disrupts peace talks, highlighting deep divisions. A highly anticipated meeting at the White House between President...
In January 2024, the Ethiopia-Somaliland memorandum of understanding (MoU) ostensibly finalized the sharing of naval bases and formal recognition of statehood between the two entities. This...
Donald Trump is openly siding with Russia, throwing Ukraine and Europe under the bus. As America cozies up to Moscow, the transatlantic alliance crumbles—who will stop...
Ahmed Madobe accuses Somalia’s federal government of hoarding resources, fueling tensions between Jubaland and Mogadishu. Somalia’s federal fractures have widened yet again as Jubaland’s President Ahmed...
As Russia eyes naval bases in the Gulf of Aden-Red Sea region, Djibouti and Somaliland emerge as critical battlegrounds in the great power struggle. Russia’s geopolitical...
Rubio signals major US-Russia peace push while Ukraine and Europe remain sidelined—what’s next for the war? The Saudi-brokered US-Russia talks are signaling a seismic shift in...
Secretary of State Marco Rubio backs Israel’s total war on Hamas as Trump pushes a radical Gaza takeover plan. The Trump administration is all in on...
Russia’s cash delivery to Syria signals deepening ties as new Syrian rulers balance between Moscow’s support and Western pressure over sanctions. Russia’s latest move in Syria...
The 38th AU Summit in Ethiopia sees African leaders battling economic strain, security threats, and climate challenges while strategizing a powerful roadmap for the continent’s future....
Djibouti’s Mahamoud Ali Youssouf is set to win the AU Commission race, leveraging his experience, French-speaking bloc support, and the political prowess of President Ismail Omar...
Trump escalates US airstrikes in Somalia, vowing to crush ISIS-Somalia in Puntland’s mountains. With IS now a global threat, will relentless strikes follow? Donald Trump has...
Trump declares war on the International Criminal Court, imposing sanctions after arrest warrants for Netanyahu. Will the ICC survive, or has Trump rewritten the rules of...
Trump eyes Morocco, Puntland, and Somaliland as destinations for displaced Gazans in a high-stakes power play. Donald Trump’s latest foreign policy move is nothing short of...
As M23 halts its advance, fears loom over the sustainability of peace in eastern Congo. M23’s sudden ceasefire declaration in the eastern Democratic Republic of the...
Netanyahu Deploys His Closest Confidant, Ron Dermer, to Take Over High-Stakes Gaza Negotiations Netanyahu is playing a bold and calculated move by replacing Mossad chief David...
As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, the stage is set for another high-stakes negotiation in the Middle East. Drawing from...
Security forces in Puntland have captured Abdirahman Shirwac Aw-Saciid, the leader of the group’s assassination squad and a key operative in its extortion network. The arrest...
Somaliland’s markets are burning—and with them, the livelihoods of thousands. The Gobonnimo Market fire is just the latest in a series of catastrophic blazes that have...
The European Union is making a calculated move to appease President Donald Trump by offering a united front on China, hoping to salvage strained transatlantic relations....
M23 rebels, emboldened by Rwandan military support, have taken control of Goma, eastern Congo’s largest city, and are threatening to advance on Kinshasa, escalating one of...
Tulsi Gabbard isn’t playing by Washington’s rules. Standing before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Trump’s pick for Director of National Intelligence came out swinging—calling out intelligence failures,...
Iran’s once-formidable regional network is unraveling after a series of crushing setbacks. Assad’s fall has fractured Tehran’s grip on Syria, Hezbollah has been forced into retreat,...
A new U.S. plan emphasizes Saudi-led regional influence and Palestinian relocation, while Israel’s role remains uncertain. President Donald Trump’s evolving Middle East strategy centers on strengthening...
Rubio’s no-show at EU foreign ministers’ meeting fuels fears of Trump administration sidelining Brussels in favor of bilateral diplomacy. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s absence...
Mukhtar Mohamed Shariff receives one of the harshest sentences in the largest COVID-19 pandemic fraud scheme in U.S. history. Mukhtar Mohamed Shariff, a Somali-American leader and...
Strengthening Somaliland’s Security with Israeli Expertise: A Strategic Partnership for Countering Terrorism and Enhancing National Safety As global threats evolve and the risks of terrorism persist...
Despite significant losses, Hamas leveraged tunnels, civilian shields, and strategic regrouping to survive Israel’s military campaign. The year-long Israel-Hamas war, ignited by the October 7, 2023,...
Returning to the White House, Trump’s second term sparks contentious debates on immigration, trade, and social policy. Donald Trump, the polarizing political figure and former 45th...
Violence erupts in South Sudan after alleged ethnic killings in Sudan spark revenge attacks, leaving three dead and businesses destroyed. South Sudan is reeling from a...
President Irro faces internal opposition, entrenched political cultures, and a volatile regional environment as his administration sets its course for governance and diplomacy. Somaliland’s political landscape...
The Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement sparks rivalry between Joe Biden and Donald Trump as both leaders claim credit for brokering peace. The long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and...