Somalia’s Road to Democracy. One Person, One Vote Is the Only Way Forward
Somalia is on the verge of a historic event, preparing to hold its first one-person-one-vote election since gaining independence in 1960. This significant occasion...
Ethiopia’s Risky Maritime Ambitions – Undermining International Law for Sea Access
In the intricate world of international maritime activities, two concepts often come into play: "lease for port access" and "sovereign access to the sea."...
How Ethiopia’s Best Interest Lies in Retracting the Infamous MoU with Somaliland
Since October 2023, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's efforts to secure access to the Red Sea have increased regional tensions in the Horn of...
Harnessing Somalia’s Private Sector for National Development and Economic Stability
Somalia stands at a pivotal juncture in its history. After decades of conflict and instability, the nation is gradually moving towards peace and reconstruction....
Debunking VOA’s Misinformation on Somalia’s Fight Against Extremism
Recent reports, such as the one from VOA titled "Al-Shabab Reverses Somali Force Gains, Is Working With Houthis in Somalia," paint a misleading picture...
Trump’s Second Term: A Boon for China’s Dominance in Africa?
As the U.S. presidential elections loom, Africa finds itself at a critical juncture, potentially shaped by a second term under Donald Trump. Drawing from...
Ethiopia’s Civil unrest and the Tightrope of the Stability of Horn of Africa
In a continent already beleaguered by the ravages of conflict, from the brutal civil war in Sudan displacing millions to the simmering hostilities between...
Unveiling and Navigating the Somalia-Turkey Defense and Economic Pact
The recent signing of the "Framework Agreement for Defense and Economic Cooperation'' between Somalia and Turkey signifies a shift in the relationship between these...
Anchoring Stability in the HoA: The Transformative Impact of Somalia-Turkey Maritime Security Pact
The ratification of the Maritime Security and Economic Development Treaty between Somalia and Turkey by the Somali Parliament marks a crucial moment in the...
PM Abiy’s Overture to Somalia and Egypt Amid Rising Regional Tensions
In a recent statement that has drawn the attention of the international community, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has sought to diminish the escalating...