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…
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.…
In a shocking turn of events, Al-Shabab has reversed all the gains made by the Somali National Army (SNA) over the past two years, collaborating with the Houthi militant group…
By Chinedu Okafor, June 03, 2024 East Africa is poised to benefit from significant South Korean investment as the Asian nation seeks to expand its access to the region’s natural…
Ethiopian Jews in Israel, often referred to as Beta Israel or in Ethiopia Falash Mura, have faced a complex journey of integration, marked by both remarkable successes and significant challenges.…
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 a significant milestone for regional trade, Ethiopia received its inaugural shipment of fertilizer through Kenya’s Lamu Port on Monday. The vessel, MV Abbey II, owned by the Ethiopian Shipping…
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst As a Portuguese, European, and African by birth, grappling with the ghosts of our past demands both introspection and honesty. Europe’s history with…
Africa is embracing the AI innovation wave but further investment will harness its full potential.
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…
Paris Club Cancels 99% of Debt, Marking a Turning Point for War-Torn Nation The recent announcement that Somalia has secured a staggering 99% debt cancellation from the Paris Club creditor…
Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (L) and President William Ruto holding talks at state house Nairobi, Kenya on February 28, 2024.
Chinese Bitcoin miners, expelled from their own country, are turning their attention towards Africa, with Ethiopia being a prime target. This shift is motivated by the attractive prospect of low-cost…
By Henok Amanuel, Professor of Economics The burgeoning Russia-India economic alliance, against the backdrop of a fragmented global order, represents wider shifts in international trade and alliances. Their deepening partnership,…
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has made significant statements aimed at easing concerns among neighboring countries regarding the possibility of military action to secure maritime access. Abiy’s remarks come in…