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…
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…
Ethiopia on the Brink: Navigating a Looming Debt Crisis
Ethiopia is set to default on a $33 million interest payment due on December 12th on its $1 billion December 2024 dollar bond. This will make it the latest emerging…
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,…
Somalia’s Path to Joining the East African Community (EAC): A Step Towards Regional Integration and Stability
In a significant development on the East African political landscape, Somalia stands on the brink of becoming the newest member of the East African Community (EAC). The move, which has…
Ethiopia on the Brink of Economic Catastrophe as Credit Rating Plummets
Fitch downgraded Ethiopia deeper into junk territory on Thursday to CC from CCC-, citing gaps in the country's external financing that it said increased its likelihood of a default.
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…
Truce in Ethiopia’s Tigray Region: A Milestone for Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed
International entities have commended the peace agreement inked between the Ethiopian government and the leaders of the Tigray region, aiming to cease the intense conflict in the country’s northern part…
Elasha Biyaha Under Siege: Unraveling the Heart of Somalia’s Ongoing Struggle
Elasha Biyaha, just 15 kilometers south of Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, is once again in the global spotlight following a devastating car bombing that claimed lives and left a trail of…
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…
Ethiopia’s Pursuit of Red Sea Access: A Complex Geopolitical Challenge
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.…
Emerging from Shadows: Somalia’s Quest for Peace Amid Global Interests
With genuine partnerships and respect for its complexities, Somalia is poised to craft a new chapter, emerging from shadows into a promising future.
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…
Ethiopia and Somalia Seal Fish Trade Pact in Mogadishu Ceremony
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…