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A quiet but extraordinary development is emerging along Somalia’s coastline. New intelligence shared by regional analyst Dr. Rashid Abdi suggests that the country’s recent security pact with Turkey may include…
Horn Daily | Analysis Somalia is once again facing international outrage after lawmakers backed down from a proposed law to ban child marriage. The bill, which sought to set 18…
Somalia is once again facing tough questions about its future. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud admits that while progress has been made against extremist groups, Al-Shabab remains a major threat. He…
By Horn DailySeptember 6, 2025 Former Somaliland President Muse Bihi Abdi has publicly explained why the landmark agreement signed with Ethiopia in January 2024 to grant sea access through Somaliland’s…
Addis Ababa, July 31, 2025 – Horn Daily Diplomatic negotiations between Ethiopia and Somalia aimed at resolving Ethiopia’s bid for sea access have reportedly broken down, highlighting deep-seated tensions in…
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…
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…
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…
In a surprising turn of events, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud agreed to the Ankara Declaration in December 2024, signaling peace and cooperation with Ethiopia. This move marked a stark…
In a significant setback for Somalia’s federal government, Mogadishu announced the withdrawal of its troops from the Lower Juba region on Thursday. The decision comes after federal forces suffered a…
By Paulo Santos, Horn of Africa Analyst As the Horn of Africa faces an unprecedented diplomatic showdown, Ethiopia stands at the center of a complex web of alliances, tensions, and…
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 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…
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…