Maritime Muscle: Cairo and Riyadh Stage Massive Drill as Addis Ababa Sounds Alarm. A major Red Sea naval exercise involving Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and key regional...
The European Union has dispatched a naval warship to the Somali coast following what maritime officials describe as the first suspected act of Somali piracy since...
A Puntland court has sentenced 15 Iranian fishermen to fines and deportation after they were caught fishing illegally in Puntland’s territorial waters off the Bari coast,...
Somaliland and Puntland forces seize dozens of foreign fishing boats, including Iranian and Yemeni vessels, in a coordinated maritime crackdown. A rare display of maritime assertiveness...
Renewed assault on Red Sea shipping sparks global fears, highlighting dangerous revival of Iran-backed Houthi militias amid rising Middle East tensions. First Red Sea naval strike...
High seas alert as armed boats pursue merchant ship near Aden, reigniting piracy fears and exposing regional maritime chaos. A merchant bulk carrier is chased by...
Europe is fighting a shadow war, and this time the front lines are submerged beneath the Baltic Sea. Mysterious sabotage targeting crucial undersea cables—essential for the...
Israeli Envoy Says Ethiopia Deserves a Port, Backs Peaceful Quest for Red Sea Access – Abraham Negussie calls Ethiopia’s maritime ambitions “essential” for regional justice and...
Eritrea has voiced strong objections to Ethiopia’s aspirations for maritime access, labeling them as “misguided and outdated.” Eritrean Foreign Minister Osman Saleh expressed confusion and concern...
The recent naval cooperation agreement between Ethiopia and Russia signals a significant geopolitical shift in the Horn of Africa, potentially reshaping regional maritime security dynamics. Ethiopia’s...
Ethiopia’s military chief recently proclaimed Ethiopia’s imminent transformation into a Red Sea state. This statement comes against a backdrop of complex regional dynamics and historical landlocked...
With advanced missile capabilities, maritime disruptions, and ties to Iran, the Houthis’ growing power demands urgent international intervention. The Houthis, a rebel group originating in Yemen,...
Analysis: Piracy Revisited – Economic Despair and Illicit Exploitation – The reemergence of Somali piracy along the Indian Ocean is both a tragedy and a cautionary...
The downing of two US Navy pilots in the Red Sea due to apparent “friendly fire” has brought to light significant challenges surrounding operational coordination during...
The recent US airstrikes on Houthi-controlled facilities in Yemen mark a sharp escalation in the broader conflict in the Middle East. Targeting missile storage and command...
French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent visits to Djibouti and Ethiopia highlight France’s shifting priorities and evolving strategies in Africa. Against the backdrop of declining influence in...
The European Council on 16 December decided to prolong the mandate of the EU Naval Force Operation ATALANTA and of the EU’s military training mission in...
By: Mahad Ahmed Maritime Security Specialist mahaddayr@gmail.com Somaliland has adopted an inclusive approach to maritime security and economic cooperation, engaging major global powers such as the...
By Mahad Ahmed Maritime Security Specialist The unrecognized yet ambitious Republic of Somaliland is quietly setting a precedent in maritime security and global economic diplomacy. As...
The Somali coastline, once a notorious hotspot for piracy, is witnessing a resurgence in criminal activity as global shipping reroutes eastward to avoid escalating Red Sea...