Last weekend, the head of Egyptian intelligence and the Foreign Minister met in Asmara with Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki and delivered a direct message from Al Sisi aimed at "strengthening and developing bilateral relations in all fields"
Egypt's diplomatic activism...
In spite of the catastrophic challenges Somalia faces - including drought, flooding, conflict and climate change - some are optimistic about the country's future. Alyona Synenko/ICRC
Somalia may be one of the poorest countries in the world and beset by violence,...
Türkiye's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan speaks during a joint press conference with his Egyptian counterpart, in Cairo on August 5, 2024. AFP
By Mohamed Hatem
The third phase of the Ankara Process mediation talks between Somalia and Ethiopia, initially set for...
The Republic of Somaliland’s quest for international recognition and potential claims against Somalia represent a complex tapestry of historical, legal, and geopolitical factors. As the region navigates ongoing tensions and diplomatic maneuvers, Somaliland’s case for independence and compensation has...
Ethiopians can see how with its “intervention” in eastern Libya and Sudan, and most importantly in Gaza, Egypt’s action faltered even after speaking with a loud voice.
Formal meetings are another reminder of what Egypt intended from its “intervention” in...
Hasan Sheikh could jeopardize the entire Horn of Africa with his reckless, non-starter politics.
Hassan Sh. Mohamoud, the president of the Federal Government of Somalia, controls Mogadishu and its environs, which are controlled by Al-Shabaab. He is recognized as the president...
In the intricate chess game of Horn of Africa geopolitics, Somalia has embraced a strategy so myopic that it threatens to reduce the entire region to ashes. At the heart of this perilous gambit lies a zero-sum mentality that...
Press Statement on the Current Situation in the Horn of Africa issued Office of the Spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Addis Ababa, Ethiopia 28 August 2024, suggested that the new peace support mission take into account the...
In light of Somalia’s recent intensification of pressure on Somaliland, including directives to airlines, financial institutions, and trade partners to refrain from using the name “Somaliland” in favor of “Somalia,” the de facto independent state is considering a comprehensive...
Somalia's government continues to face significant challenges in its fight against al-Shabab, which has carried out numerous deadly attacks across the country. The conflict has displaced thousands and hindered efforts to stabilize the nation.
The problem is still worse in...