HORN OF AFRICA

Horn Of Africa

IOG: Landlord of the Horn

The Strategic Mirage: Why Djibouti’s “Stability” Is the Horn’s Most Dangerous Illusion

President Ismail Omar Guelleh (IOG) prepares to secure his sixth term on April 10th, the “Landlord of the Horn” is finding that his tightrope is fraying…

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Somalia vs. the UAE: Sovereignty, Gulf Rivalries, and the Hidden War

Inside Somalia’s Rift with the UAE

When Somalia announced, in January 12, it was annulling all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, the language from Mogadishu was unmistakable…

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Somalia's role in Sudan Conflict

Somalia’s Quiet Entanglement in Sudan’s War

Somalia has not officially chosen a side in Sudan’s civil war. Yet, through silence and deniability, it finds itself entangled in the conflict…

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IOG and the Comfort of Continuity

Stability, According to Ismaïl Omar Guelleh

Ismaïl Omar Guelleh (IOG), Djibouti’s immovable president, has once again granted an interview — an exercise he indulges in from time to time, with the self-assurance of a man convinced that everything he touches turns to gold.

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The Aerial Standoff over Somalia

Aerial Standoff: How Somalia’s Airspace Became a Conflict Zone

A dangerous dispute over Somalia’s skies has escalated in 2024, pitting the federal government against the breakaway region of Somaliland…

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Djibouti Global Hub

Djibouti: A Gateway to Three Continents – Africa, Asia, and Europe

This small but significant country, located in the Horn of Africa, offers a unique combination of geographical advantages, economic opportunities, and political stability.

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Djibouti and IOG

Djibouti at 46: How Far Has the “Confetti of the Empire” Come?

The Republic of Djibouti celebrates its 46th years of independence from France on June 27th. For almost half a century, the country located in the Horn of Africa that General Charles de Gaulle once called the “confetti of the Empire” would be ruled by a single family.

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Somali Dervishes 1977

How Ethiopians’ abhorrent antics distort Somali history

As an ardent pansomalist who categorically opposes any hegemonic agenda of the Ethiopians, formerly known as Abyssinians, I would like to address the revisionism of our history by chauvinistic Amharas who are trying to rewrite history of our ancestors…

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Borama Awdal

Awdal to Break Free from Somaliland

Now that Las Anod regained its freedom, all eyes are on Awdal to break free from Somaliland oppressive choke-hold.

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Farmajo Twitter

Farmajo Supporters React to Congratulatory Message to Ruto

A congratulatory tweet that former president Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo sent to Kenay’s president-elect William Ruto has garnered close 20,000 likes within a couple of hours. The immensely popular president has recently reached 1 millions followers on Facebook and his popularity is growing day after day on other social media platform. Mr. Farmajo reacted early to […]

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