Horn of Africa

Another war in the Horn of Africa would be disastrous for one of the world’s most repressive nations
The geopolitical temperature is rising in the Red Sea.
The Conversation
6 min read
The risky calculations behind Israel's recognition of Somaliland
Israel's decision to formally recognise Somaliland, a breakaway region of Somalia, has drew criticism from most African countries – most of all Somalia, which has long opposed Somaliland's efforts to secede. RFI looks at what's driving Israel to pursue the partnership, and why it is causing concern throughout the Horn…
Radio France Internationale
8 min read
At least three killed in African Union military helicopter crash in Somalia
The African Union peacekeeping mission is helping Somali authorities fight al-Shabab militants, who oppose the presence of foreign troops in the Horn of Africa nation.
Euronews
2 min read
Somaliland’s 30-year quest for recognition: could US interests make the difference?
More than three decades after unilaterally declaring independence from Somalia, Somaliland still seeks international recognition as a sovereign state. Despite a lack of formal acknowledgement, the breakaway state has built a relatively stable system of governance. This has drawn increasing interest from global powers, including the United States. As regional…
The Conversation
7 min read
African leaders call for more peacekeepers for Somalia to defend against al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab
African leaders meeting in Uganda are calling for more peacekeepers for Somalia to defend against the extremist al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab militant group that has been wreaking havoc in the Horn of Africa nation
The Independent UK
3 min read
Ethiopians celebrate Christmas as natural calamities and conflict take their toll
Ethiopia’s Orthodox Christians are celebrating Christmas with prayers for peace in the Horn of Africa nation that has faced persistent conflict in recent years
The Independent UK
2 min read
US Writes Off Over $1 Billion Of Somalia Debt
The United States and Somalia reached an agreement on Tuesday for Washington to cancel more than $1 billion debt owed by the troubled Horn of Africa nation.
International Business Times
3 min read
Egypt-Ethiopia hostilities are playing out in the Horn – the risk of new proxy wars is high
Egypt recently deepened its involvement in the war-weary Horn of Africa by arming Somalia and deploying its troops in the embattled country. To Ethiopia’s growing alarm, Egypt is also set to join the multinational force supporting the Somali army against the jihadist threat by al-Shabaab. Egypt’s potentially destabilising presence in…
The Conversation
7 min read
Somalia says it welcomes Egypt's offer to deploy peacekeepers there
Somalia says Egypt has offered to deploy peacekeeping troops to the Horn of Africa nation in a security partnership that is emerging as the mandate of a long-time group of African Union peacekeepers winds down
The Independent UK
3 min read
Leaders Of Egypt, Eritrea, Somalia Meet Amid Regional Tensions
The leaders of Egypt, Eritrea and Somalia met for a three-way summit in Asmara on Thursday against a backdrop of heightened tensions in the Horn of Africa region.
International Business Times
4 min read