Egypt’s Double Standards: Failing Gaza While Seeking Influence in Somalia
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) – As Gaza faces relentless attacks from Israel, Egypt, often seen as a key player in the Arab world, has…
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) – As Gaza faces relentless attacks from Israel, Egypt, often seen as a key player in the Arab world, has…
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) – Ethiopia’s strategic ambitions in the Horn of Africa might be taking a dramatic turn as the landlocked nation weighs abandoning its controversial deal with Somaliland in…
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst The potential deployment of Turkish naval forces off the coast of Somalia has significant geopolitical and economic ramifications for the Horn of Africa.…
MOGADISHU (Horndaily) – In a shocking revelation, an Africa Intelligence report has uncovered Djibouti’s covert operation to train Issa and Gadabursi rebels with the sinister aim of destabilizing Somaliland. Sources…
The leader of the breakaway region of Somaliland believes that a future Ethiopian naval base—the first since Ethiopia lost access to the sea three decades ago—will enhance maritime security in…
In a concerning development, Somali pirates hijacked the Iranian fishing vessel Almeraj 1 in November 2023, demanding a ransom of $400,000. They threatened to use the vessel for further hijackings…
In the heart of Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, a seismic shift in governance and power dynamics has unfolded. The Somali Parliament, in a landmark decision made in late March 2024, enacted…
The landscape of global influence in Africa is undergoing a profound transformation, with Somalia’s escalating security crisis serving as a stark reminder of the challenges facing U.S. strategic interests in…
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst In my years as an advocate for Somaliland’s quest for recognition, I have long championed the strategic imperative of leveraging Somaliland’s unique geopolitical…
Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (L) and President William Ruto holding talks at state house Nairobi, Kenya on February 28, 2024.
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst As someone deeply invested in the developments of the Horn of Africa, particularly the evolving dynamics between Ethiopia and Somaliland, I find myself…
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst Somaliland, a self-declared independent state in the Horn of Africa, finds itself at a crucial juncture in its history. While it has managed…
Rumors are circulating about Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's aggressive pursuit of a vital port, emphasizing the economic strain of relying on neighboring nations. Allegedly, Ethiopia has offered Eritrea a…
In a significant move aimed at addressing Ethiopia's pressing need for reliable port access, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has revealed comprehensive plans to pursue this critical goal through a combination…
Introduction The construction of the Ethiopia Renaissance Dam has been a topic of controversy in the Horn of Africa region, with concerns raised about its potential impact on downstream countries…