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President of Somaliland Dismisses US Concerns Over Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU as “Baseless”

In an interview with the Financial Times, the President of the Republic of Somaliland, Muse Bihi Abdi has dismissed concerns raised by the United...

Horn of Africa’s New Security Landscape: Geopolitical Consequences of the Conflict-Cooperation Dynamics

The Horn of Africa region is at the core of regional and international contentions. It enjoys a unique location on Bab El-Mandeb Strait and...

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

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...

Engagement not Appeasement: Why the Somaliland – Ethiopian MoU Deserves US Support

The Ethiopian-Somaliland Memorandum of Understanding offers significant economic and strategic benefits, including port access and the potential for Somaliland's international recognition. Concerns arise over its impact on regional stability and US policy adherence to a "one-Somalia" stance, overshadowing Somaliland's progress. The US faces a critical choice: support African-led solutions or maintain outdated policies while Somalia's reactions remain contentious. Engaging in constructive dialogue and embracing the MoU as a progress signal is essential for the Horn of Africa's future.

Concerned Over Tensions in the Red Sea, Somaliland Asks for Collaborative Solutions

Somaliland's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has voiced serious concerns over the Red Sea tension, citing its detrimental effects on the regional and global economies. The...

YEMEN | America’s New Threat?

While largely neglected for the past decade, the situation in Yemen and the Red Sea has suddenly received considerable attention. But while Houthi attacks...

Is Abiy’s Delusional Pursuit of Red Sea Access An Existential Threat to Somaliland?

The alarm bells are ringing as Ethiopia's unrelenting quest for port access raises the troubling specter of the annexation of Somaliland's strategic Zaila port....

US East Africa’s Policy: Dismissing Somaliland’s Democracy, Sudan’s Failure, & Eritrea’s Threat

China and Russia have recently increased their engagement with Eritrea, a small but strategically located country in East Africa. Meanwhile, American influence in the...

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