Kenya confronts Russia as thousands of its citizens vanish into Ukraine war
Something deeply unsettling is unfolding beneath the surface of the war in Ukraine, and now it is pulling Africa directly into its orbit. Kenya has taken a rare and urgent…
Israel’s Somaliland gamble: secret base fears explode as Red Sea war edges closer
The war with Iran may dominate headlines, but another front is quietly emerging much closer to the Horn of Africa, and it could carry consequences far beyond Yemen or Israel.…
Freed at last: Eritrea’s cartoon ghost returns after 15 years in silence
For 15 years, he was simply gone. No trial. No public explanation. No family visits. No clear legal process. One of Eritrea’s best-known satirical cartoonists disappeared into detention and remained…
Ethiopia Warns of Escalation, Calls on Eritrea to Pull Forces From Its Territory
Ethiopia has formally demanded that Eritrea withdraw troops it says are operating inside Ethiopian territory, marking a sharp escalation in already fragile relations between the two Horn of Africa neighbours.…
Gulf money, Red Sea power games, and the Horn at breaking point
A palace is rising above Addis Ababa. Massive. Glittering. Paid for not by Ethiopians, but by Gulf money. From a distance it looks like progress, confidence, global attention. Up close,…
They accused Somaliland of betrayal, while quietly trying to do the same thing
While Somalia publicly condemned Somaliland for “courting Israel” and warned of dire consequences, Mogadishu was secretly pitching the very same diplomatic play behind closed doors.Newly revealed records show that Somalia…
Ethiopia on the brink: new Tigray clashes threaten to tear the nation apart again
Something is breaking again in Ethiopia, and this time, it may not be fixable.When fighters from Tigray crossed into the Afar region last week, seizing villages and shelling civilians, it…
Ethiopia’s Silent Economic War: The New Tax Rule Shutting Down Small Businesses
Addis Ababa – A new taxation order in Ethiopia is driving small business owners out of work and forcing families to close their shops, cafés, and small bars that operate…
Somaliland President to Visit Ethiopia on Official Invitation
Addis Ababa, Oct 14, 2025 — Somaliland President Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi is set to travel to Ethiopia on Tuesday after receiving an official invitation from the Ethiopian government, marking…
Ethiopia Buys Su-35 Fighter Jets from Russia to Replace Ageing Su-27 Fleet
Ethiopia has confirmed the purchase of six Su-35 fighter jets from Russia, marking the country’s most significant air force upgrade in three decades. The deal was revealed through leaked documents…
Somalia’s economic growth slows to 4.1 percent as regional concerns rise
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…
From Liberator to Lord: How Eritrea’s Strongman Crushed 30 Years of Hope
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…