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.
Chinese Bitcoin Miners Seek New Opportunities in Ethiopia Amid Low Energy Costs
Chinese Bitcoin miners, expelled from their own country, are turning their attention towards Africa, with Ethiopia being a prime target. This shift is motivated by the attractive prospect of low-cost…
BRICS in Focus: The Russia-India Economic Pivot and Its Ripple Effects in the Horn of Africa – Ethiopia and Somalia at a Crossroads
By Henok Amanuel, Professor of Economics The burgeoning Russia-India economic alliance, against the backdrop of a fragmented global order, represents wider shifts in international trade and alliances. Their deepening partnership,…
Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Ahmed Addresses Regional Concerns and the Quest for Maritime Access
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has made significant statements aimed at easing concerns among neighboring countries regarding the possibility of military action to secure maritime access. Abiy’s remarks come in…
Op-Ed: Ethiopia’s Pursuit of Maritime Access – A Call for Diplomacy and Collaboration
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst Ethiopia, a landlocked nation with a population approaching 150 million, faces a complex geopolitical challenge. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed recently addressed this issue…
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…
Breaking News: Explosive Espionage Scandal: U.S. Contractor’s Shocking Double Game with Ethiopia Exposed!
Washington – In a surprising revelation that underscores the complex web of global espionage, a U.S. contractor, Abraham T. Lemma, 50, from Silver Spring, Md., is facing charges on two…
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…
Ethiopia Seeks Membership in the BRICS Alliance of Emerging Economies
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.
Now Experts Say Ethiopia’s GERD Dam Could Benefit All
The construction of Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) has been a source of immense pride and hope for the Ethiopian people. For years, they have been working tirelessly towards…
Breaking News: Somalia Sends Thousands of Army Recruits Abroad for Training
The Somali government has sent thousands of military recruits to nearby countries for training to strengthen the army for its war against al-Shabab militants, according to the national security adviser…
The world must hold Tigray’s TPLF to Peace
A convoy of World Food Programme (WFP) trucks on their way to Tigray, seen in the village of Erebti, Ethiopia, on June 9, 2022 The return of hostilities in the…
Ethiopia and Sudan leaders agree to solve border row
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and the military leader of neighboring Sudan Lt Gen Abdel Fattah al-Burhan have agreed to peacefully settle the long-running border dispute that has led to…
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…
Probably the most deadly attacks on the African Union Mission in Somalia
The Islamist militant group al-Shabab says it has carried out what may prove to be one of its most deadly attacks on the African Union Mission in Somalia. However, the…