Trump claims he funded Ethiopia’s dam. The truth? He was just jealous of Abiy.
Donald Trump says America paid for Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam. That’s a lie. But it’s not just any lie, it’s a window into the mind of a man who once…
Ethiopia completes mega-dam on the Nile, igniting new wave of Nile River tensions
After more than a decade of bitter diplomacy, threats of war, and failed negotiations, Ethiopia has done it. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is now officially complete. Prime Minister…
Bill Gates makes massive pledge to Africa — but is this the help the continent really needs?
ADDIS ABABA – On June 2, inside the iconic Nelson Mandela Hall at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, one of the world’s most influential philanthropists made a…
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Ethiopia’s Mega-Dam Nears Completion: A New Dawn for the Horn of Africa?
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.…
U.S. Turns Its Back on Somalia: AU’s New Peace Mission Teeters on the Edge
Mogadishu in Peril as Al-Shabaab Advances, Donor Fatigue Cripples Regional Security Strategy In a stunning diplomatic blow that could redefine the future of peacekeeping in East Africa, the United States…
The Battle for Mogadishu: How Foreign Allies and Somali Forces Could Stop Disaster
Mogadishu, the battered heart of Somalia, is once again under siege. In the early hours of Monday, explosions rocked the heavily fortified Halane base camp, sending a grim warning across…
Turkey Lands Troops in Somalia as Al-Shabaab Inches Closer to Mogadishu
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.…
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…
Trump’s Tariffs and the Vanishing Agoa: A Wake-Up Call or a Golden Opportunity for Africa?
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst On April 3rd, 2025, the White House fired a diplomatic cannon that echoed across the Atlantic. In what President Donald Trump branded as…
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…
Somalia Offers What It Doesn’t Control: A Masterclass in Political Imagination?
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst In what may be the boldest geopolitical move since someone tried to rent out the moon, Somalia’s federal government has reportedly offered the…
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…
Trump’s Dual Approach in the Horn of Africa: Striking Terrorists in Somalia While Considering Recognition of Somaliland
In a move that underscores the complexity of U.S. foreign policy in the Horn of Africa, the Trump administration is pursuing a dual strategy: intensifying military strikes against Islamic State…
Ethiopia’s Pragmatic Port Strategy: Why Berbera Makes More Sense Than Mogadishu
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst A recent article by Daniel Volman published in an Ethiopian newspaper, Eurasia Review, titled “Did Somalia Beat Trump to a Deal with Ethiopia?”…
The $1 Billion Electricity Highway Connecting Ethiopia and Kenya
A new era of energy cooperation has begun in East Africa, thanks to a $1.2 billion “electricity highway” linking Ethiopia and Kenya. Officially launched after nearly a decade of construction,…