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Somalia’s economy grew by 4.1 percent in 2024, according to newly released government data. While the figure reflects continued progress in rebuilding a fragile economy, it represents a slowdown from…
Once a Hero, Now a Phantom Ruler — What Happened to Eritrea’s Dream? In 1991, Eritrea stood at the gates of a new dawn. The rebel forces of the Eritrean…
At the edge of the Red Sea, a diplomatic standoff is tightening — and Djibouti is the one pulling the drawbridge. President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh has slammed the door shut…
ADDIS ABABA – Ethiopia expects its economy to accelerate in the upcoming fiscal year, projecting real GDP growth of 8.9%, up from the current estimate of 8.4%, according to Finance…
A flooded retreat, a helicopter crash, and a power vacuum—Al-Shabaab’s advance sends shockwaves through the Horn of Africa. But Turkey may be the wildcard no one expected. In a stunning…
“They blindfolded us, tied us, stripped us… and then they photographed us.”That’s how Kenyan activist Boniface Mwangi described his ordeal at the hands of Tanzanian security officers.Beside him in Nairobi,…
The arrests. The torture. The treason charges. What we’re witnessing across East Africa isn’t just a regional crackdown — it’s the calculated dismantling of democracy itself. From Uganda to Tanzania,…
A Nation on the Brink of a Historic Celebration In a monumental stride toward energy independence and regional leadership, Ethiopia’s Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is now 98.66 percent complete.…
Posted: May 24, 2025 PARIS – In a high-level bilateral meeting at the Élysée Palace, Ethiopia and France took decisive steps toward strengthening their economic and political partnership, signaling renewed…
Published: May 14, 2025 Ethiopia is set to receive a substantial influx of foreign investment as five Chinese companies prepare to invest a total of $1.75 billion across the country’s…
Posted: May 9, 2025 In a move that underscores the growing interdependence of East African nations, Kenya has officially begun formal negotiations to increase its electricity imports from neighboring Ethiopia.…
📍 Mogadishu | May 7, 2025 In what may become a defining moment for Somalia’s economic trajectory—and a potential game-changer for the entire Horn of Africa—Turkey has reportedly discovered 20…
In a development that could reshape the economic trajectory of the entire Horn of Africa, Ethiopia is on the brink of securing a critical $3.4 billion agreement with the International…
Ethiopia’s fragile peace is unraveling once again, and this time, the consequences could be catastrophic for the entire Horn of Africa. What started as an internal conflict is now threatening…
With jihadist forces threatening the capital, Turkey makes its boldest military move in Africa yet — deploying thousands of troops to protect a crumbling ally. Mogadishu is bracing for impact.…