The temporary closure of Libya’s largest oilfield this month following protests underlines the lingering shadow of political instability on the North African country’s embattled oil and gas industry. The Sharara oilfield, with a capacity of
The Horn Of Africa States: 2023 The Annus Horribilis – OpEd
This was a tough year for the region and one can only describe it as the annus horribilis or the terrible year. It was a year when a series of horrible events with their consequent
Ethiopia-Somaliland Port Deal And Geopolitics Of Western Indian Ocean – Analysis
On January 1, Ethiopia signed a deal with Somaliland for port access. As per the deal, Ethiopia will recognize the self-governing territory of Somaliland in exchange for the sea access and a military base. Ethiopia
The Horn Of Africa States: Surviving The Manipulations – OpEd
Relations among great powers of the world and even regional leaders are getting increasingly tough, antagonistic, and undeterminable as to how they would end. This leaves the Horn of Africa States in a precarious situation,
Korybko To The Epoch Times: The Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU Is Legitimate & Pragmatic
Here’s the full interview that I gave to The Epoch Times’ Nalova Akua about the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between Ethiopia and Somaliland, excerpts of which were included in his article titled “Ethiopia’s Contentious
Somalia rejects mediation efforts with Ethiopia over port deal
Somalia rejected any discussions with Ethiopia about Addis Ababa’s agreement to lease a port in the breakaway region of Somaliland, as regional heads of state gathered on Thursday to try to defuse a growing diplomatic
What Next After U.S. and UK Strikes on the Houthis?
In response to repeated attacks by the Houthis on commercial shipping in the Red Sea, the U.S. and UK launched airstrikes overnight 11-12 January against Houthi positions in Yemen. In this Q&A, Crisis Group looks
Can South Sudan Meet Its Election Deadline This Time? – Analysis
In August 2022, South Sudan’s transitional government extended its term to February 2025, with elections planned for December 2024. The extension would allow time for ironing out challenges in implementing the country’s 2018 peace agreement,
Korybko To Addis Standard: Somalia Has Nobody To Blame But Itself For The Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU
Here’s the full interview that I gave to Addis Standard’s Abdi Biyenssa about the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding between Ethiopia and Somaliland, excerpts of which were included in his article titled “In-depth: Navigating new
The Horn Of Africa States: A Local Solution For The Region – OpEd
The Horn of Africa States is one of the most fragile states in Africa and, indeed, the world. They four SEED countries represent four of the poorest countries in the continent as well as four