Horn of Africa News
By Chinedu Okafor, June 03, 2024 East Africa is poised to benefit from significant South Korean investment as the Asian nation seeks to expand its access to the region’s natural…
June 03, 2024, 3:44 PMBy Harun Maruf Mogadishu – Somali National Security Adviser Hussein Sheikh-Ali announced that Somalia expects all Ethiopian troops to leave the country by the end of…
By Omar de Almeida, Horn of Africa Tech and Digital Economy Correspondent As the clock ticks closer to October 14, 2025, the urgency for corporations and users across the Horn…
Ethiopian Jews in Israel, often referred to as Beta Israel or in Ethiopia Falash Mura, have faced a complex journey of integration, marked by both remarkable successes and significant challenges.…
In a concerning development, Somali pirates hijacked the Iranian fishing vessel Almeraj 1 in November 2023, demanding a ransom of $400,000. They threatened to use the vessel for further hijackings…
In a significant milestone for regional trade, Ethiopia received its inaugural shipment of fertilizer through Kenya’s Lamu Port on Monday. The vessel, MV Abbey II, owned by the Ethiopian Shipping…
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA — In a move that has taken the international community by surprise, the Somali government has formally requested the United Nations to conclude its political mission in Somalia…
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst As a Portuguese, European, and African by birth, grappling with the ghosts of our past demands both introspection and honesty. Europe’s history with…
By Henok Amanuel, Professor of Economics This paper evaluates the economic forecast for Ethiopia as outlined by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in its recent World Economic Outlook report. It…
By Omar de Almeida, Horn of Africa Tech and Digital Economy Correspondent East Africa’s struggle with HIV/AIDS is a tale of significant progress tempered by ongoing challenges. The region, which…
Caviar, a symbol of luxury known as the roe or eggs of sturgeon, traditionally hails from the Caspian Sea but has found an unexpected new home—Madagascar. This transformation from a…
Africa is embracing the AI innovation wave but further investment will harness its full potential.
In the heart of Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, a seismic shift in governance and power dynamics has unfolded. The Somali Parliament, in a landmark decision made in late March 2024, enacted…
The landscape of global influence in Africa is undergoing a profound transformation, with Somalia’s escalating security crisis serving as a stark reminder of the challenges facing U.S. strategic interests in…
By Omar de Almeida, Horn of Africa Tech and Digital Economy Correspondent Ethiopia’s digital transformation has been rapid, with the nation embracing online services, mobile money, and e-commerce. However, this…