Is This the Beginning of a East of Africa Free Trade Agreement?
With Kenya and Ethiopia signing a landmark trade deal at Moyale, one question is on everyone’s mind: could this be the first step toward a full-fledged Horn of Africa Free…
Has Trump Just Handed Africa the Opportunity of the Century?
A Historic Breakup or a Bold New Beginning? Donald Trump has never done things the traditional way. But even by his own standards, what is happening to U.S.-Africa relations under…
Somalia Grants License to Elon Musk’s Starlink to Launch Nationwide Satellite Internet Service
MOGADISHU – April 13, 2025Somalia has officially authorized Elon Musk’s satellite internet company, Starlink, to begin operations in the country, marking a major milestone in Somalia’s digital infrastructure ambitions. The…
Is Kenya Finally Breaking Free From Western Dependence? U.S. Tariffs Push Nairobi Toward Africa-Led Trade Future
Kenya is at a crossroads — and this time, it might be exactly what the continent needs. After years of enjoying preferential treatment under the African Growth and Opportunity Act…
Al-Shabaab Militants Derail Kenya’s Vision for Lamu Port Trade Corridor
LAMU, Kenya — April 9, 2025Kenya’s aspirations to transform its northern corridor into a pivotal regional trade route have encountered significant setbacks due to ongoing militant activity by the al-Shabaab…
Ethiopia Sends 2,500 Troops to Somalia—Could This Move Finally Bring Peace to the Horn of Africa?
In a dramatic step toward peace and security, Ethiopia has deployed 2,500 troops to Somalia as part of the African Union’s latest peacekeeping initiative, the African Union Support and Stabilization…
Could This $600 Million Deal Push Kenya—and the Horn—Toward a United Future?
A Billion-Shilling Bombshell That Could Redefine Borders, Economies, and Lives in East Africa In a move that’s sent ripples across the region, the World Bank has approved a staggering KSh…
CJ Koome vs. Kenya’s Deep State: Can She Clean Up the Courts?
Could One Woman Transform Kenya’s Broken Judiciary? In a country where justice often comes at a price, Kenya’s judiciary has become a symbol not of fairness and integrity, but of…
Run and Die: Somalia’s Shocking Threat to Its Own Police as Al-Shabaab Closes In
As Al-Shabaab Advances, Somalia’s Government Declares War on Its Own Defectors In a chilling escalation of Somalia’s internal security crisis, hundreds of police officers have disappeared, prompting not only fears…
Is the Horn on the Brink? The Rising Tensions Between Ethiopia and Eritrea Could Ignite a Regional Firestorm
The Horn of Africa, a region already scarred by decades of war, famine, and fractured alliances, is once again teetering on the edge of conflict. The uneasy peace between Ethiopia…
Ethiopia Unveils $7.8 Billion Mega-Airport in Bishoftu: A Game-Changer or a White Elephant?
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst Ethiopia has once again taken a bold step toward solidifying its position as Africa’s leading aviation hub with the launch of a $7.8…
Ethiopia on the Brink: Factional Strife in Tigray Threatens Regional Stability
Could the Horn of Africa Be Heading Towards Another Devastating Conflict? A Sudden Eruption of Factional Violence In a startling turn of events, Ethiopia’s Tigray region has been plunged back…
Could a U.S. Military Base Finally Secure Somaliland’s Recognition?
Intriguing Move in the Horn of Africa Raises Eyebrows In a surprising and potentially transformative development, the United States is reportedly considering official recognition of Somaliland’s independence in exchange for…
Could Mogadishu Fall? The Shocking New Threat That Could Change the Horn of Africa Forever
Mogadishu, Somalia’s bustling capital, now faces an unprecedented threat. Alarming reports indicate that militants are rapidly encroaching on the city’s outskirts, raising fears that the city might soon fall into…
CHAOS IN MOGADISHU: Ethiopian PM Lands as Mortars Explode – Is Somalia Caving to Somaliland’s Independence?
Mogadishu was rocked by explosions as Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed touched down in the Somali capital on Thursday, braving a hostile reception and deepening political tensions. The visit comes…