Proxy Firestorm in the Horn. New Georgetown report warns: the Horn of Africa is on the brink of a regional...
A strategic move in the Horn of Africa to safeguard U.S. interests The U.S. House of Representatives Subcommittee on Countering the Chinese Communist Party has taken...
President Irro pledges advanced weaponry, new military branches, and a 200% salary boost for soldiers as Somaliland faces growing security challenges. Somaliland’s President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi...
TikTok halts access in the U.S. hours before a ban takes effect, while Trump signals possible talks to restore the app. TikTok went dark in the...
Ceasefire implementation and hostages’ release depend on Trump’s next moves Israel’s Cabinet has approved a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal brokered through a year of...
As Somaliland and SSC-Khatumo forces mobilize in Erigavo, fears of an all-out confrontation loom over the volatile Sanag region. The Sanag region, particularly the city of...
Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed calls for dialogue to prevent political rifts, as the Somali government insists on implementing historic electoral reforms. Somalia is on the brink...
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 Abdirahman Irro mandates all government revenue be centralized under the Ministry of Finance to curb mismanagement and boost public trust. Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi...
Taiwan faces shrinking military numbers, with recruitment challenges compounded by China’s aggression and demographic pressures. Taiwan’s military is facing a critical juncture as declining troop numbers...
A pivotal agreement pauses fighting, facilitates hostage releases, and paves the way for increased humanitarian aid in Gaza. Israel’s Cabinet approved a ceasefire agreement with Hamas...
Prominent Somaliland advocate and ex-diplomat Tibor Nagy returns to the State Department in a broader temporary role, pausing public commentary on African affairs. Former US Assistant...
A flood of misinformation forces Lula’s government to revoke financial tracking measures, fueling opposition and eroding trust. Brazil’s government under President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva...
Trump’s second term may focus on countering China in Africa, economic engagement, and geopolitical shifts amid changing narratives about Western influence. As Donald Trump prepares to...
Sanctions target Sudan’s warring factions amid accusations of war crimes and genocide, highlighting international challenges in addressing the world’s worst humanitarian crisis. The United States has...
SpaceX’s Starship test highlights both triumph and challenge as the Super Heavy booster lands flawlessly, but the upper stage fails during ascent, marking a critical step...
Defense officials discuss strategies for strengthened security ties, navigating complexities from Somalia’s influence and regional diplomacy. Somaliland and Ethiopia convened in Hargeisa to deliberate on expanding...
President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro appoints nine new Directors General to lead critical government ministries. On January 16, 2025, President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro of Somaliland...
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...
Creative industries in East Africa invited to connect with Australia for joint arts and cultural projects in 2025. Australia is deepening its cultural ties with East...
A closer look at Pete Hegseth’s controversial views on women in combat and the cultural struggle they represent. Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick for Defense secretary,...