Irro pushes for U.S. recognition while finalizing Ethiopia trade pact amid Berbera’s rising strategic role. Somaliland is inching closer to international recognition, and President Abdirahman Mohamed...
Suspected Somali pirates hijack Yemeni fishing vessel as Red Sea instability fuels resurgence of maritime attacks. Piracy is making a violent return to the Horn of...
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...
Somaliland President Irro heads to Dubai for the 2025 World Governments Summit, set to address global challenges and economic transformation. Somaliland’s international stature is gaining new...
Saudi Arabia targets Somaliland for solar & wind energy storage as Red Sea security stakes rise. President Irro’s visit could reshape regional power dynamics. Saudi Arabia’s...
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 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...
Rising tensions as SSC-Khatumo leader Abdulqadir Ahmed Aw-Ali vows military action to capture Sanaag’s capital; Somaliland faces diplomatic isolation after Ankara Agreement. The leader of SSC-Khatumo,...
Talks focus on technicalities of Ethiopia’s sea access request, balancing economic interests with Somalia. Ethiopia and Somalia are set to negotiate Ethiopia’s access to the sea,...
Facing relentless opposition and misinformation campaigns, Somaliland’s Foreign Minister must lead a bold push for international recognition and global awareness. Somaliland, a beacon of stability and...
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,...
Ethiopia and Somalia are navigating a critical juncture in their bilateral relationship, with the recent visit by Ethiopia’s Defense Minister Aisha Mohammed Mussa to Mogadishu signaling...
As tensions rise in the Horn of Africa, Eritrea emerges as a potential U.S. partner to counter regional instability and foreign influence. Eritrea, often labeled Africa’s...
Regional tensions and Houthi attacks in the Red Sea cause an $8 billion revenue loss for Egypt, compounding economic challenges. Egypt’s economy faces mounting pressure as...
Idil Abdullahi Goley’s harrowing tale of survival at sea sheds light on the profound desperation driving thousands of Somalis to risk their lives in search of...
Opportunities and Challenges Amid Internal Conflicts and Regional Crises. By: Mahad Ahmed Security Specialist Somaliland’s appointment of its first National Security Advisor (NSA) marks a pivotal...
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...
A new report by the Counter Extremism Project (CEP) highlights the alarming role of Yemen’s Houthi intelligence apparatus, the Security and Intelligence Service (SIS), in perpetuating...