Ethiopia’s Inflation Falls to 9.7 Percent as Food Prices Remain Key Driver
Ethiopia’s annual inflation rate dropped to 9.7 percent in February 2026, down from 15 percent recorded during the same period last year, according to newly released official data. The figures…
Israel’s Somaliland gamble: secret base fears explode as Red Sea war edges closer
The war with Iran may dominate headlines, but another front is quietly emerging much closer to the Horn of Africa, and it could carry consequences far beyond Yemen or Israel.…
Freed at last: Eritrea’s cartoon ghost returns after 15 years in silence
For 15 years, he was simply gone. No trial. No public explanation. No family visits. No clear legal process. One of Eritrea’s best-known satirical cartoonists disappeared into detention and remained…
Israel Accepts First Somaliland Ambassador, Signals Deepening Diplomatic Shift in the Horn
A quiet but historic diplomatic move is reshaping the political map of the Horn of Africa. Israel has formally accepted the appointment of Somaliland’s first-ever ambassador to Tel Aviv, marking…
Ethiopia Warns of Escalation, Calls on Eritrea to Pull Forces From Its Territory
Ethiopia has formally demanded that Eritrea withdraw troops it says are operating inside Ethiopian territory, marking a sharp escalation in already fragile relations between the two Horn of Africa neighbours.…
Gulf money, Red Sea power games, and the Horn at breaking point
A palace is rising above Addis Ababa. Massive. Glittering. Paid for not by Ethiopians, but by Gulf money. From a distance it looks like progress, confidence, global attention. Up close,…
Somaliland President Promotes Investment Vision in High-Level Davos Meetings
The president of Somaliland has used the global stage of the World Economic Forum in Davos to push a clear message: Somaliland is open for business and no longer wants…
They accused Somaliland of betrayal, while quietly trying to do the same thing
While Somalia publicly condemned Somaliland for “courting Israel” and warned of dire consequences, Mogadishu was secretly pitching the very same diplomatic play behind closed doors.Newly revealed records show that Somalia…
Somaliland Confirms Discussions With Israel on Possible Military Cooperation
A senior official from Somaliland has confirmed that talks are underway with Israel regarding potential security cooperation, including discussions about a possible Israeli military presence in the territory. The confirmation…
Trump says he won’t join Israel’s recognition:
‘Does anyone know what Somaliland is?’ US President Donald Trump has said he will not follow Israel’s decision to recognize Somaliland, questioning the territory’s global relevance and signaling hesitation over…
Israel Recognizes Somaliland as an Independent State in Historic Diplomatic Move
Israel has officially recognized Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, becoming the first United Nations member country to do so since Somaliland declared independence from Somalia in 1991. The…
Al-Shabaab Captures Nuur Dugle, Disrupting Key Supply Route in Central Somalia
Al-Shabaab militants have seized control of the town of Nuur Dugle in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region, cutting a critical supply route linking Mogadishu to parts of central Somalia. The development…
America’s new African gamble: Why Kenya jumped first, Uganda is next, and what Trump really wants
For years, East Africa’s health systems depended on a familiar pattern: American funding flowed through USAID, NGOs managed distribution, and governments adapted to whatever priorities came from Washington. That era…
Ethiopia and Nigeria Launch Gas-by-Rail Partnership to Build Transcontinental Freight Corridor
Ethiopia and Nigeria have announced a new Gas-by-Rail Economic Corridor partnership designed to establish one of Africa’s most extensive freight systems, positioning Ethiopia as the host nation for a proposed…
African Union Applauds Breakthrough Ethiopia Peace Deal as Amhara Region and FANO-AFPO Sign Historic Pact
A rare moment of calm swept through Addis Ababa as Ethiopia reached one of its most important turning points in years. The African Union announced the signing of a landmark…