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Three Reasons why Djibouti’s Foreign Minister Should not be Allowed to become the next African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson

Staff - April 14, 2024

Mahmoud Youssouf, the fiery and polarizing Foreign Minister of Djibouti, has boldly thrown his hat into the ring for the highly contested position of...

Editorial

Turkey and Ethiopia have had close ties for many years: Somalia maritime deals may shift the dynamics

Staff - April 8, 2024

Michael B. Bishku, Augusta University Ethiopia and Turkey, which have had cordial ties since the early 20th century, have drawn even closer in recent years...

Editorial

Embracing Balkanization: A Path to Peace and Prosperity in the Somali Region

Staff - April 6, 2024

The recent developments in the Somali region, including Puntland's decision to assert autonomy and Somaliland's longstanding pursuit of independence, present an opportunity to reshape...

News

U.S. Influence in Africa Wanes Amid Somalia’s Crisis and Geopolitical Rivalry with China and Russia

Staff - March 23, 2024

As Somalia faces escalating security threats and the resurgence of the militant organization al-Shabaab, the United States is encountering significant obstacles in maintaining its...

News

Civilian Deaths in Turkish Drone Strike Could Pose Legal Challenges for Turkey and Qatar

Staff - March 20, 2024

A drone strike outside of Mogadishu has resulted in the tragic loss of over 22 lives and left 21 others wounded, many of whom...

Opinion

Ethiopia’s interest in recognising Somaliland.

Staff - March 18, 2024

Let's leave out the "he said, she said" of Bloomberg's fake news and discuss real geopolitics. Having a navy near Bab Al Mandab signifies Ethiopia's...

Diplomacy

Taiwan and Somaliland Deepen Ties with the Expanded Military Scholarship Program

Staff - March 1, 2024

The expansion of Taiwan's military scholarship program to Somaliland signifies a concrete step toward bolstering the latter's defense capabilities while deepening bilateral relations. Taiwan's...

Editorial

A Journey Through Somaliland: A compilation of my observations and experiences in East Africa

Staff - February 26, 2024

Mogadishu Descending on Mogadishu’s Aden Abdulle International Airport (MGQ) you’re immediately taken aback by the vastness of the Indian ocean. On the horizon stands the...

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