The optics of multi-ethnic and religiously diverse Ethiopia cutting mutually beneficial deals with Somali Muslim Somaliland discredit the false notion that such cooperation is only possible in the region with one’s own identity groups. Moreover,
Time For Federal Government Of Somalia To Genuinely Stand For Sovereignty And Territorial Integrity Of Somalia – Analysis
Introduction On January 1, 2024, Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the breakaway region of Somaliland. The memo will grant Ethiopia naval and commercial access to ports along Somaliland’s coast in the Red
Ethiopia Losing Its Way – OpEd
Ethiopia is, indeed, the largest country in the region of the Horn of Africa States both area-wise (1.1 million sq.km.) and demographically (about 120 million). It has also the largest and fastest growing economy with
Red Sea Turmoil Could Hit U.S. Economy, Warns White House
The White House has warned that the potential for higher shipping costs to affect the U.S. economy amid diversion of ships from the Red Sea will depend on how long Houthi rebels sustain their attacks
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Ethiopia’s agreement with breakaway region Somaliland, seeking port access in exchange for potential sovereignty recognition, could cause upheaval in the Horn of Africa. Somalia views it as an attack on its sovereignty. Under different circumstances,
Sudan’s feared RSF rebel leader Dagalo meets Ramaphosa
Mohamed Hamdan “Hemedti” Dagalo, leader of Sudan’s feared rebel army the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) met President Ramaphosa in Pretoria on Thursday to discuss efforts to end the country’s brutal civil war. Fighting erupted in
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Cameroon: The Unknown Plague of Kidnappings in Northern Cameroon
Farmers, breeders, merchants and humanitarian workers. These are the preferred victims of kidnappings in northern Cameroon, where a true kidnapping economy has developed. Victims are selected for their perceived ability to respond to ransom demands
Ethiopia: Somalia Rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal as ‘Aggression’
A maritime access agreement between landlocked Ethiopia and the self-declared republic of Somaliland was characterised by Somalia as an act of “aggression”, Al Jazeera reports. Despite breaking away from Somalia over 30 years ago, Somaliland
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Au moment où nous comptons les premières minutes de l’année 2024, où des esprits sont à la fête, les forces de défense et de sécurité sont en plein mouvement pour veiller à la sécurité des