What Mogadishu says publicly and what regional security dynamics reveal privately are now moving in opposite directions, and the gap between the two is no longer...
ECTN, e-Visa, and the Real Story: Somalia’s Chaos Serves Beijing, Not the Region. A widening geopolitical competition between global powers is increasingly shaping political turbulence in...
The Strategic Successes of Ismail Omar Guelleh’s Era: Why Djibouti Stands as a Model of Stability. As Djibouti prepares for a potential sixth term under President...
The Dragon in the Gulf: China’s Quiet March into African Waters. China’s latest deployment of a People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) fleet to the Gulf of...
If you squint at the map, Somaliland looks like a sliver on the Horn of Africa. Look closer and you see leverage: a deep-water port at...
Somaliland’s President Makes a Clear Offer: Recognition, Resources, and Regional Security — But Washington’s Clock Is Ticking. Somaliland has maintained peace and stability while its neighbor...
Military, technical cooperation emerges as cornerstone of Ethiopia-Russia strategic partnership amid growing global realignment. The 14th session of the Ethiopia-Russia Intergovernmental Working Group on Military-Technical Cooperation...
Addis Ababa signs historic security pact with Iran, revealing a pragmatic pivot in a region torn by rivalries and rebellion. Ethiopia’s new security agreement with Iran...
Djibouti is no longer just a speck on the map of the Horn of Africa. In 2025, it is steadily emerging as a continental force reshaping...
Two major diplomatic events have unfolded in the Horn of Africa within the past week: The state meeting between Djibouti’s President Ismail Omar Guelleh and Egyptian President...
Proxy Firestorm in the Horn. New Georgetown report warns: the Horn of Africa is on the brink of a regional war. Somalia’s Gamble in the Horn....
Eritrea’s deepening ties with Iran and silence on Houthi aggression expose a growing security threat in the Red Sea. Eritrea has become Tehran’s silent enforcer in...
Edna Adan: A Visionary Leader and Advocate for Somaliland’s Path Forward In the rugged terrain of the Horn of Africa, few individuals have left a lasting...
The Evolving Relationship Between Somaliland and Ethiopia: A Historical Perspective The dynamics of the Horn of Africa have always been intricate, shaped by historical ties, cultural...
Addis Ababa emphasizes regional development goals while Somalia and Egypt express concerns over territorial and security implications. Ethiopia’s recent agreement with Somaliland has drawn strong reactions...
In an age where a single tweet can spark international outrage, social media has leaped from the fringes to the forefront of geopolitical conflict, especially in...
Next month, Turkey is sending not just any ship, but its Oruc Reis research vessel into uncharted territory—Somali seas—to hunt for something that could change everything:...
High-Level Diplomatic Talks Highlight Ethiopia’s Strategic Role and the Future of Franco-Ethiopian Relations. Ethiopia’s Foreign Minister, Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie, engaged with a prominent French delegation led...
As Somaliland navigates regional tensions in the Horn of Africa and seeks international recognition, its relationship with India represents a compelling study of contemporary geopolitics intertwined...
While Somaliland thrives independently, Somalia remains enmeshed in turmoil due to corruption, terrorism, and clan rivalries. The contrasting trajectories of these two regions expose the underlying...