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Somalia’s President Signs Law Canceling Ethiopia Red Sea Access Deal
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud officially invalidated breakaway region Somaliland’s agreement to grant landlocked Ethiopia access to the Red Sea in exchange for a...
Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU Stirs Dispute, Tests African Territorial Unity
In a move that has sent shockwaves across the African continent, Ethiopia recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Somaliland, an autonomous region...
The World Shames Ethiopia Over Recognizing Somaliland
Ethiopia, after attaining fully-fledged BRICS (an association consisting of nations) membership beginning 2024, has suddenly come under global condemnation over recognizing its neighbour Somaliland....
Exploring Switzerland’s Role in Enhancing Security and Stability in the Horn of Africa
The conflictual state of the Horn of Africa
Located on the easternmost peninsula of the African continent, the Horn of Africa, home to the countries...
Somalia’s 2023: A Year to Remember: From Arms Embargo Lift to Security and Economic Milestones
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and PM Hamza Abdi Barre’s tenure in 2023 can be regarded as a significant year of achievements for Somalia, reflecting...
IMF and World Bank Announce US$4.5 billion in Debt Relief for Somalia
The Executive Boards of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and the World Bank's International Development Association (IDA) have approved the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries...
The Plight of Christian Communities in Africa: A Tale of Persecution and Hope
Across the African continent, Christian communities have faced profound challenges and persecution in recent years, often enduring hardship and discrimination due to their faith....
Navigating Identity and Boundaries: Challenges in Post-Colonial State Formation in the Horn of Africa
The post-colonial states in the Horn of Africa have been deeply influenced by their colonial past, with enduring impacts on statehood and identity politics....
The Dawn of a New Era: Somalia’s Pivotal Shift from a Parliamentary to Presidential System
Somalia, for decades, has been in the throes of political instability. Its clan-based parliamentary selection process, the 4.5 formula, became an accidental incubator for...
A Crucial Step Towards Eliminating al-Shabaab’s Terrorism in Somalia
Under the leadership of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the Somali National Army, in collaboration with community forces known as "Macawisley," has achieved significant successes...