On September 24, 2026, the cameras flashed in Damerjog as Djiboutian President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and Nigerian tycoon Aliko Dangote broke ground on a $660…
For decades, the Republic of Djibouti has leveraged its prime location at the nexus of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to transform a barren, arid landscape into…
Kenya is moving forward with ambitious plans to establish a major oil refinery in the coastal city of Lamu.
Eritrea’s foreign minister, Osman Saleh, has accused the United Arab Emirates of “port imperialism” in Africa.
The next crisis is impossible to predict. It may stem from a geopolitical flashpoint, a currency fluctuation, a climate event, or an unforeseen conflict. Its origin matters less than the…
The claim that Djibouti is a major transshipment center connecting Africa, Asia, and Europe warrants scrutiny.
As the Turkish drillship Çağrı Bey bores into a potential 10-billion-barrel well off Somalia’s coast—escorted by Turkish F-16s and frigates—a fierce debate erupts: Is this a strategic alliance, or a…
For many countries, conflict in the Gulf is a geopolitical headline. For Somalia, it is something far more immediate.
On December 15, 2023, Somalia’s membership in the East African Community became a reality—a landmark decision that promises to redefine our nation’s regional standing. While debate continues, this is not…
Somaliland's Ministry of Finance said business in the breakaway Somali region has declined, which has affected Somaliland's economy.
