There are moments in diplomacy when silence is louder than words. And there are moments when a picture—deliberately chosen, officially circulated—does more damage than a thousand speeches. The map displayed this week in a video released by Ethiopia’s Prime Minister’s Office belon
There are moments in political life when a leader inadvertently reveals the architecture of his worldview. Sometimes it comes dressed in eloquence; sometimes it leaks out through a metaphor so coarse, so naked in intent, that it cannot be brushed off as a slip of the tongue. Abiy
When the United States released its National Security Strategy in November 2025, most observers fixated on China, Russia, EU and the shifting landscape in the Middle East. Few looked at the final pages—three compressed paragraphs under “Africa”—where Washington quietly rewrote ho
Somalia’s Defence Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi has confirmed that aircraft are departing from Bosaso Airport in Puntland bound for Sudan, Chad, and Niger , a disclosure that adds weight to mounting evidence of covert operations feeding the Sudan conflict. Addressing Somalia’s Up
When a hijab-wearing influencer posts about her love for Somalia or her prayers for peace in Sudan, most viewers scroll past without suspicion. But behind some of those polished smiles, there’s no real woman at all — only an image stolen, edited, and deployed for propaganda. A B
In recent months, Ethiopia has faced growing condemnation for its destabilizing activities across the Horn of Africa, particularly in Somalia, as well as its contentious claims to “historical rights” over access to Red Sea ports. A widely denounced Memorandum of Understanding (Mo
The United Nations Security Council adopted Resolution 2767 (2024) today, endorsing the establishment of the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). The mission will succeed the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) on January 1, 2025,
In a landmark diplomatic move, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud concluded a two-day visit to Eritrea on December 26, 2024. The visit marked an important step in strengthening bilateral relations and tackling pressing regional challenges in the Horn of Africa. The discussion
Addis Ababa and Mogadishu find themselves at a diplomatic impasse once again, as conflicting press statements from their foreign ministries reveal growing tensions. On December 24, 2024, Somalia accused Ethiopian forces of misconduct in Doolow, a Somali border town. Ethiopia's r
In a major development, Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi announced that Egyptian forces will join the African Union mission in Somalia (ATMIS) starting in 2025. This announcement comes on the heels of Somalia’s strong condemnation of an unprovoked Ethiopian military att
In a shocking act of betrayal, Ethiopian forces launched an unprovoked assault on Somali National Army (SNA) positions in Doolow, Gedo region, killing Somali personnel and injuring civilians, earlier today. The Federal Government of Somalia condemned the aggression as a blatant v
In a pivotal move mediated by Turkey, Somalia and Ethiopia have signed the Ankara Declaration, a pact underscoring mutual respect for sovereignty, unity, and territorial integrity. While the agreement aims to foster peace and prosperity, concerns linger over Ethiopia’s broader in
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