Ethiopia’s dangerous game in East Africa could spark conflict | Opinions
On January 1, a controversial memorandum of understanding (MOU) was signed between Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and President Muse Bihi Abdi of Somaliland, a…
Two vessels freed following Somali pirate hijackings | Shipping News
The rise in pirate activity off Somalia suggests the impact of the Gaza war continues to spread across the region. One Sri Lankan and one…
Could Red Sea attacks push up prices and fuel inflation? | Business and Economy
Houthi rebels have attacked vessels transporting goods through Bab al-Mandeb strait that they say are linked to Israel. Inflation was expected to ease in 2024…
Ethiopia’s Domestic Turmoil and the Prospect of Conflict with Somalia
In the complex tapestry of Horn of Africa geopolitics, Ethiopia’s recent endeavor to secure sea access has become a focal point of regional, and potentially…
‘Don’t do it’: Somali president warns Ethiopia over Somaliland port deal | News
In an exclusive interview, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says Somalia will not yield to ‘pressure’ on the breakaway region. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has warned…
Egypt is Playing with Fire by Using Somalia to Undermine Ethiopia
Recent political maneuvers between Egypt, Somalia, and Ethiopia have exacerbated long-simmering tensions in the Horn of Africa region. By pledging military support to Somalia’s fragile…
Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal: A Slap in a Face for Somalia
“We will insist on a diplomatic agreement and I think Ethiopia will come back and see where they went wrong, but we are also ready…
Egypt’s el-Sisi says Cairo will not allow any threat to Somalia | Conflict News
El-Sisi’s comments come amid dispute between Somalia and Ethiopia over the latter’s deal with Somaliland. Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has said Cairo stands shoulder…