
Abiy Ahmed Is Turning Ethiopia Into the Horn’s Serial Spoiler
Yale’s latest Asosa evidence exposes a wider pattern linking Ethiopia’s RSF support, UAE patronage and pressure on Sudan, Somalia and Eritrea.
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Yale’s latest Asosa evidence exposes a wider pattern linking Ethiopia’s RSF support, UAE patronage and pressure on Sudan, Somalia and Eritrea.

A recent investigation reveals the civilian toll of U.S. drone strikes in Somalia, highlighting the deaths of 12 civilians, including children, in a targeted operation. This raises critical questions about accountability and the treatment of African lives in international militar

Omar Abdulkadir Artan, a Somali referee, returned home to a hero's welcome after being denied entry to the U.S. for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. His story symbolizes national pride and resilience, inspiring young Somalis to pursue their dreams despite obstacles.

Tsimdo is presented as more than a political phrase. Rooted in connection, dialogue and shared regional life, it offers a framework for peace, cooperation and dignity across the Horn of Africa.

Somalia's political crisis escalated in Mogadishu with gunfire near former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire's residence, ahead of an opposition assembly. Disputes over President Mohamud's mandate have intensified, raising concerns over security and legitimacy.

The U.S. report on Somaliland emphasizes that engagement does not equate to recognition, reaffirming Somalia's sovereignty. This stance aims to prevent further territorial disputes in the already volatile Horn of Africa region.

Ethiopia's recent accusations against Egypt regarding access to the sea reveal deeper issues of sovereignty and trust. The article argues that Ethiopia's claims are more about political maneuvering than actual access to ports.

Eritrea has been drawn into Group D of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers alongside South Africa, Guinea, and co-hosts Kenya. This marks a challenging path for Eritrea as they aim for their first AFCON appearance.

Israel's reception of Somaliland's first ambassador challenges Somalia's sovereignty and risks further fragmentation in the Horn of Africa. This diplomatic move raises concerns about foreign intervention and the implications for regional stability.

Israel’s decision to deepen formal ties with Somaliland has triggered exactly the kind of regional backlash it should have expected. Somalia has rejected the move as an assault on its sovereignty, while a joint statement by the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Somalia, S

The mask keeps slipping. A new report by Yale’s Humanitarian Research Lab says it has reached a high-confidence conclusion that military assistance to Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces is taking place inside an Ethiopian National Defense Force base in Asosa, in Ethiopia’s Benishangul-

The African Union Commission has appointed former Tanzanian president Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete as the AU High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, placing a veteran East African statesman at the center of one of the continent’s most sensitive geopolitical files. Th