Guantanamo 2.0? Why Somalia Must Reject Ethiopia’s Push for a Dangerous Lease
In 1903, a deal was struck between the United States and Cuba that would leave an enduring mark on international relations. The agreement gave the…
Somalia, Ethiopia agree on compromise to end tension, Turkish leader says | Conflict News
Turkiye’s President Erdogan announced the breakthrough after talks between the Ethiopian and Somali leaders in Ankara.Somalia and Ethiopia have agreed on a joint declaration to…
Opposition’s Abdullahi wins presidential election in breakaway Somaliland | Elections News
‘Irro’ took over 60 percent of the vote having pledged to push efforts to gain international recognition for the region.Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, leader of Somaliland’s…
Somaliland goes to the polls amid Ethiopia-Somalia port deal row | Elections News
Amid escalating regional tensions, voters in the self-declared state of Somaliland will vote on Wednesday in its fourth general election since its 1991 break from…
Somalia’s Violent Gu Rains Turn Families Apart with Thousands Displaced
The Gu rainfall in Somalia, East Africa, has brought unprecedented downpours, resulting in mass destruction. The usually replenished agriculture, livestock sustenance, and water resources during…
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and PM Abiy Ahmed Ali: The Anatomy of the Conflict
The relationship between the Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed Ali, and the newly reelected president of the Federal Government of Somalia on May 15th, 2022,…
Navy report says drowning of two SEALS in January off Somalia were preventable
1 of 2 | The deaths of two U.S. Navy Seals in January 2024 who drowned while boarding a suspected Houthi arms smuggling vessel off…
Somalia, Eritrea and Egypt pledge to bolster security ties | Politics News
The three leaders agreed to improve regional stability as Somalia battles with the al-Shabab armed group.The presidents of Somalia, Eritrea, and Egypt have agreed to…
Al-Shabab in Somalia: Bullets and bombs can’t bury ideologies | Opinions
In August, Somalia’s prime minister, Hamza Abdi Barre, held a town-hall meeting in the Somali capital Mogadishu to mark the two-year anniversary of the formation…
From Zion to Zeila, Ethiopia’s Zionist Playbook
Ethiopia’s approach to Somalia in recent years bears a striking resemblance to strategies employed by colonial powers and settler movements throughout history. Particularly, one can…
Turkey says Somalia, Ethiopia to resume talks on port deal | Politics News
Tensions boiled over when Ethiopia agreed to lease 20km (12 miles) of coastline from Somaliland in exchange for recognition of its independence.The Somali and Ethiopian…
Several killed in al-Shabab beach attack in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu | Al-Shabab News
Armed group claims responsibility for attack on popular seaside spot frequented by Somalis on weekends.Several people have been killed and more wounded in an attack…
Boat carrying 45 refugees capsizes off Yemen | Migration News
Four survivors found after boat capsized off coast of Taiz governorate due to strong winds and overcrowding, UNHCR says.Only four survivors have been located after…
The World Shames Ethiopia Over Recognizing Somaliland
Ethiopia, after attaining fully-fledged BRICS (an association consisting of nations) membership beginning 2024, has suddenly come under global condemnation over recognizing its neighbour Somaliland. As…
From Somalia to south Oregon – how basketball reunites civil war survivors | Basketball
Ashland, Oregon – Inside the gymnasium at Ashland Middle School, basketballs are bouncing off the backboards and freshly waxed floors, footballs are being kicked between…
At least eight killed in shootout during Somalia prison breakout attempt | Al-Shabab News
Three soldiers and five prisoners killed after armed inmates made an attempt to escape, says spokesperson for Somali army’s custodial corps.At least eight people have…
A Legal and Diplomatic Analysis of Somaliland’s Quest for International Recognition
Abstract: This article provides an extensive and nuanced analysis of the persistent and strategic quest of Somaliland for international recognition as a sovereign state vis-á-vis…
Harnessing Somalia’s Private Sector for National Development and Economic Stability
Somalia stands at a pivotal juncture in its history. After decades of conflict and instability, the nation is gradually moving towards peace and reconstruction. A…
Somalia and Somaliland: A Complex Relationship in the Horn of Africa
The relationship between Somalia and Somaliland is one of the most intricate and pivotal dynamics in the Horn of Africa. Rooted in historical, political, and…
Debunking VOA’s Misinformation on Somalia’s Fight Against Extremism
Recent reports, such as the one from VOA titled “Al-Shabab Reverses Somali Force Gains, Is Working With Houthis in Somalia,” paint a misleading picture of…