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A Persian Gulf War and Its Impact on the Horn of Africa
What would a Persian Gulf war mean for the Horn of Africa, a region already grappling with drought, food insecurity and unresolved political tensions.
Ethiopia, Eritrea and War in Tigray
Four years after a fragile peace ended its devastating civil war, Ethiopia is once again plunged into a volatile multi-front conflict that threatens to destabilize the entire Horn of Africa.
Somalis Backing Two Influence Operations in Washington This Month
Somali factions are taking their 35-year-old domestic struggle over political authority and borders straight to Washington.
How Villa Somalia’s Setback Solidified its New Constitution
Somalia’s Supreme Court dealt Villa Somalia a tactical election defeat while giving the new constitution its most vital practical legitimacy yet.
The Emergence of a Consensus in Somalia's Elections
International mediation has sparked a potential breakthrough in Somalia, with leaders closing in on a direct election model for parliament.
From Fragile Past to Somali Prosperity Ahead
Somalia stands on the brink of transformation as growth, security gains, and resource prospects converge.
What The Economist Got Wrong on Somalia
While some declare Somalia's state-building "in tatters," the reality on the ground reveals a nation steadily advancing through self-driven progress in education, finance, and civic life.
Inside the Somalia-Turkey Oil Agreement
Somalia and Turkey’s new energy deal promises major gains — but also risks that could reshape the nation's future.
Ethipoia's Gamble For Sea Access
Ethiopia's 2024 MOU with Somaliland for Berbera port access has ignited regional tensions and intensified geopolitical rivalries in the Horn of Africa.
The Days of Winning Power through Violence in Mogadishu Are Over
Somalia’s capital has quickly evolved into a resilient economic hub where ordinary citizens increasingly reject political violence in favor of stability and progress.
The Man Who Pushed Somaliland Recognition Is Out of DP World
The removal of DP World’s longtime leader signals a sudden pause in the UAE’s assertive and politically charged expansion across the Horn of Africa.
Inside the Somalia-Turkey Oil Agreement
Somalia and Turkey’s new energy deal promises major gains — but also risks that could reshape the nation's future.
Ethiopia, Eritrea and War in Tigray
Four years after a fragile peace ended its devastating civil war, Ethiopia is once again plunged into a volatile multi-front conflict that threatens to destabilize the entire Horn of Africa.
The Days of Winning Power through Violence in Mogadishu Are Over
Somalia’s capital has quickly evolved into a resilient economic hub where ordinary citizens increasingly reject political violence in favor of stability and progress.
Minnesota’s Somali Success Story
For three decades Minnesota has been home to the largest Somali community in America, a diaspora that arrived with little more than resilience and an appetite for work.
What The Economist Got Wrong on Somalia
While some declare Somalia's state-building "in tatters," the reality on the ground reveals a nation steadily advancing through self-driven progress in education, finance, and civic life.