Navigating Stormy Waters: Kenya’s Bold Move to Unite Ethiopia and Somalia
Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (L) and President William Ruto holding talks at state house Nairobi, Kenya on February 28, 2024.
The Ethiopia-Somaliland Port Deal: A Geopolitical Gamble Amidst Regional Tensions and Security Threats
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst As someone deeply invested in the developments of the Horn of Africa, particularly the evolving dynamics between Ethiopia and Somaliland, I find myself…
Editorial: Unlocking Somaliland’s Potential: The Case for Leasing Zeila Port to Ethiopia
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…
Ethiopia’s Seaside Strategy: Peaceful Pacts or Rising Tides of Conflict?
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…
Breaking News: Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Announces Strategy to Attain Port Access through Diplomacy or Alternate Means
In a significant move aimed at addressing Ethiopia's pressing need for reliable port access, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has revealed comprehensive plans to pursue this critical goal through a combination…
Opinion Piece: Unleashing the Potential of GERD for Economic and Social Advancement in Somalia and Somaliland
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…
Somaliland’s oil find could reset the Horn of Africa balance, including Ethiopia: here’s how
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…
Somaliland sets preconditions ahead of talks with Somalia
Somaliland is ready for the dialogue with the Federal government of Somalia but has set conditions for the dialogue to commence between the two sides. The decade-long Somaliland and Somalia…
Ethiopia linking Somaliland cross-border to Berbera nears completion
The cross-border road connecting Somaliland and Ethiopia is nearing completion. The Berbera-corridor road project that connects Somaliland’s port city of Berbera with Ethiopia’s border town of Togochale has reached 85…
U.S. Senate passes the Somaliland Partnership Act
Hargeisa (HOL) – The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee passed the Somaliland Partnership Act on Thursday that would require the State Department to report to Congress on its engagement with…
Somalia drought: ‘Act now or 350,000 children will die’
Nimco Abdi’s daughter is suffering from malnutrition As Somalia faces what experts call its worst drought in a decade, children are bearing the brunt. Parents are struggling to feed them,…
Villa Somalia Sought to Prevent Somaliland Delegation’s Visit to the United States
According to diplomatic sources briefed on the matter, Somalia’s President, Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, has sought Qatar’s help in convincing the United States Department of State to deny visas to the…
President of Somaliland leaves for U.S. trip
Somaliland President H.E Musa Bihi Abdi, leading a high-level delegation, on Saturday left for the United States on a working visit. During his stay in the US, President Bihi is…
Ethiopia upgrades its consular in Somaliland to ambassador status
ADDIS ABABA (HOL)- Ethiopia has upgraded its diplomatic standing with the break-away region of Somaliland following the appointment of an ambassador to Hargeisa. President Sahle Work Zewde decreed Wednesday the…
Top Indian hospital, three banks to build $100m hospital in Somaliland
A joint venture between two banks and a major hospital in India is set to construct a multimillion-dollar hospital in Hargeisa, the capital of the Republic of Somaliland, following an…