The $1 Billion Electricity Highway Connecting Ethiopia and Kenya
A new era of energy cooperation has begun in East Africa, thanks to a $1.2 billion “electricity highway” linking Ethiopia and Kenya. Officially launched after nearly a decade of construction,…
Federal Troops Withdraw from Jubbaland After Defeat by Regional Forces
In a significant setback for Somalia’s federal government, Mogadishu announced the withdrawal of its troops from the Lower Juba region on Thursday. The decision comes after federal forces suffered a…
Ethiopia’s Strategic Patience: Waiting on Trump’s Somaliland Decision
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst Pretoria, South Africa – The recent meeting between Somalia and Ethiopia in Turkey, mediated by President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, has raised questions about…
Somaliland’s New President Pledges to Boost International Recognition Efforts
Hargeisa, Somaliland – Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, the newly elected president of Somaliland, was officially sworn into office on Thursday in a landmark ceremony following last month’s decisive election. Abdullahi’s victory,…
Trump’s Bold Move Could Rewrite Africa’s Map: Somaliland on the Brink of Recognition
As Donald Trump eyes a return to the White House, the impact of his unconventional approach to foreign policy is being scrutinized, particularly regarding Africa. His past presidency and potential…
Historic Win: Somaliland Opposition Leader Takes the Presidency
In a historic election, opposition leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, widely known as Irro, emerged victorious to become Somaliland’s sixth president since its self-declared independence in 1991. The 69-year-old leader of…
Understanding Egypt’s Motives in Somalia – Analysis
In a recent interview, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty explained that Egypt’s military deployment to Somalia is intended to support the Somali government in asserting control over its territory. However,…
Tensions in the Horn of Africa: Will Ethiopia’s Gamble on Somaliland Ignite a Regional Firestorm?
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst As the Horn of Africa faces an unprecedented diplomatic showdown, Ethiopia stands at the center of a complex web of alliances, tensions, and…
Egypt’s Double Standards: Failing Gaza While Seeking Influence in Somalia
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) – As Gaza faces relentless attacks from Israel, Egypt, often seen as a key player in the Arab world, has…
Ethiopia’s Controversial Somaliland Deal on the Brink as Somalia Dangles a Sweeter Offer
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) – Ethiopia’s strategic ambitions in the Horn of Africa might be taking a dramatic turn as the landlocked nation weighs abandoning its controversial deal with Somaliland in…
Turkey’s Bold Naval Move in Somalia: A Powder Keg for Regional Tensions
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst The potential deployment of Turkish naval forces off the coast of Somalia has significant geopolitical and economic ramifications for the Horn of Africa.…
Djibouti Trains Rebels to Seize Awdal from Somaliland: A Brewing Storm
MOGADISHU (Horndaily) – In a shocking revelation, an Africa Intelligence report has uncovered Djibouti’s covert operation to train Issa and Gadabursi rebels with the sinister aim of destabilizing Somaliland. Sources…
The Great Devaluation Debate: Can Ethiopia Turn Economic Pain into Prosperity?
By Henok Amanuel, Professor of Economics Devaluation refers to the intentional reduction in the value of a country’s currency relative to other currencies. This policy tool is often employed by…
Chaos in the Horn of Africa: Al-Shabab’s Astonishing Comeback and Deadly Alliance with Houthis
In a shocking turn of events, Al-Shabab has reversed all the gains made by the Somali National Army (SNA) over the past two years, collaborating with the Houthi militant group…
Somaliland: Ethiopian Naval Base Could Aid in Containing Houthis
The leader of the breakaway region of Somaliland believes that a future Ethiopian naval base—the first since Ethiopia lost access to the sea three decades ago—will enhance maritime security in…