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...
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…
A Persistent Existential Threat: Somalia’s Historical View of Ethiopia
The relationship between Somalia and Ethiopia is one of the most protracted and deeply rooted conflicts in the Horn of Africa. For Somalis, Ethiopia ...
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...
How Abiy’s Red Sea Speech Aims to Reshape the Horn of Africa
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's obsession with access to the Red Sea came to light after the broadcast, on October 13, of a speech to parliamentarians...
President pressures Somali national to withdraw from race for IPU presidency
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's efforts to force a Somali national to withdraw from an international body election race in favor of a Tanzanian national...
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.
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…
President Mustafa Cagjar’s Visit to Harawo District
President Mustafa Cagjar’s recent visit to the Harawo area marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing dialogue surrounding the region’s long-standing demand for recognition as an official full region within…
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…