Can Somalia win its war against al-Shabab? | TV Shows
Marc Lamont Hill talks to Somali Deputy PM Salah Ahmed Jama about the war on al-Shabab and the crises facing his country. In August 2022,…
Turkey’s Humanitarian Diplomacy in Somalia: Humanitarian vs National Interests
Humanitarian diplomacy aims to maximize all forms of support for operations and programs and build necessary partnerships if humanitarian goals are to be achieved (Regnier,…
Anchoring Stability in the HoA: The Transformative Impact of Somalia-Turkey Maritime Security Pact
The ratification of the Maritime Security and Economic Development Treaty between Somalia and Turkey by the Somali Parliament marks a crucial moment in the Horn…
Somalia’s Denial Won’t Rewrite the Books: Somaliland Has Proven Itself a De Facto State Deserving Recognition
When Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud took the stage at the 37th African Union Summit in Ethiopia’s capital of Addis Ababa on February 17th, 2024,…
Somalia president accuses Ethiopia of trying to annex part of its territory | African Union News
President Mohamud ‘categorically objects’ to Ethiopia’s Red Sea port deal with Somaliland, territory Somalia claims as its own. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has accused…
Somalia in EAC: Another Blank Cheque Given to Somalia
On November 24, 2023, Somalia joined the EAC and became the eighth country in the community of about 300 million people. The EAC was established…
PM Abiy’s Overture to Somalia and Egypt Amid Rising Regional Tensions
In a recent statement that has drawn the attention of the international community, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has sought to diminish the escalating tensions…
Ten dead, 20 others injured in multiple blasts in market in Somali capital | News
The incident happened in Bakara, Mogadishu’s largest market, on Tuesday. At least 10 people were killed on Tuesday in a crowded market in Mogadishu, the…
Progressive US lawmaker Omar faces censure over mistranslated speech | Government News
Washington, DC – A new Republican firestorm has ignited around United States Congress member Ilhan Omar — this time over alleged statements she made during…
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…