Horn of Africa News
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,…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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…