Horn of Africa News
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst Somaliland, a self-declared independent state in the Horn of Africa, finds itself at a crucial juncture in its history. While it has managed…
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst Ethiopia, with a rapidly growing population projected to reach 150 million by 2030, faces a critical geopolitical challenge in the Horn of Africa.…
Mogadishu – A significant stride forward was taken in Mogadishu as Ethiopia and Somalia formalized their commitment to fortify bilateral trade relations through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The ceremony…
Rumors are circulating about Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's aggressive pursuit of a vital port, emphasizing the economic strain of relying on neighboring nations. Allegedly, Ethiopia has offered Eritrea a…
Ethiopia, one of Africa's rapidly growing economies, has expressed its interest in joining the BRICS bloc of emerging markets, according to the country's foreign ministry.
Introduction The construction of the Ethiopia Renaissance Dam has been a topic of controversy in the Horn of Africa region, with concerns raised about its potential impact on downstream countries…
The presence of oil in Somaliland has been confirmed by recent exploration. The discovery has raised the stakes in Somaliland’s claim for independence from Somalia, as it holds the potential…
Strategically important Horn of Africa nation is struggling under mounting financing pressures. The decision affects two of its bilateral creditors, with China holding the vast majority of Djibouti’s debt Djibouti’s…
Hundreds of children have already died in nutrition centers across Somalia, the United Nations Children’s Agency (UNICEF) said on Tuesday, a day after it warned that parts of Somalia, Ethiopia,…
An Ethiopian Flag is flown in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Photographer: Amanuel Sileshi/AFP/Getty Images. By David Malingha Ethiopian inflation decelerated in June for the first time in four months as food…
Ethiopia’s state-owned telecom operator, Ethio Telecom, has introduced 5G mobile phone networks in the country’s capital, Addis Ababa. Ethio Telecom hopes the move will give it an edge over the…
Ethiopia is reportedly gearing up to begin testing hydropower generation at its flagship 5.2-GW Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), despite a continued diplomatic row about its potential implications for water…
African entrepreneurs from all 54 African countries to apply now for the 2021 TEF Entrepreneurship Programme on tefconnect.com LAGOS, Nigeria, December 30, 2021/ — The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF) (www.TonyElumeluFoundation.org),…
The World Bank today approved a US$10 million credit from the International Development Association (IDA), the World Bank’s program for the poorest countries, in support of Djibouti’s efforts to accelerate…
Berbera International Airport is now operational and ready for the biggest of flights sojourn. President H.E. Musa Bihi Abdi performed the inauguration of the ultra-modernized international airport on Saturday, Nov.…