•The Escalation Comes Amid Historic Recognition Sanaa, Yemen| Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi rebel leader, Abdul-Malik al-Houthi, has issued a stark warning, declaring any Israeli presence in Somaliland a “legitimate military target” for his forces. The threat comes just days after Israel became the first country to formally recognize the breakaway region of Somaliland as an independent […]
In a historic milestone for Ethiopia and the African continent, the Commercial Bank of Ethiopia (CBE) has revealed its instrumental role in financing over 91% of the construction costs for the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), Africa’s most ambitious hydropower project. With an investment exceeding 223 billion birr, the CBE’s unwavering support has propelled the […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| In a fiery and resolute statement issued at the conclusion of its three-day congress on Friday, Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party (PP), led by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, reaffirmed its commitment to securing Ethiopia’s “natural and historical” right to Red Sea access while vowing to intensify efforts against what it describes as “treasonous […]
In a pivotal move to address the escalating food insecurity crisis in the Horn of Africa, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) convened a high-level expert meeting in Nairobi, Kenya, to validate the End-Term Review Report of its Regional Agricultural Investment Plan (RAIP) for 2016–2020. This critical forum marks the foundation for the development of […]
•Cirro Set to Inaugurate New Embassy in Nairobi Nairobi, Kenya| President Cabdiraxmaan Maxamed Cabdillaahi (Cirro) of the Republic of Somaliland has commenced a multi-day official working visit to Nairobi, the capital of Kenya, marking a significant diplomatic engagement aimed at deepening bilateral relations and expanding Somaliland’s international presence. The high-level visit, which underscores Somaliland’s growing […]
Somalia has put forward a proposal to grant the United States “exclusive control” over key air bases and ports in a move that could reshape the strategic landscape of the Horn of Africa. A letter dated March 16, addressed from Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to U.S. President Donald Trump, outlines the offer, which includes […]
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia| Somalia and Ethiopia announced on Saturday the restoration of full diplomatic relations, marking the end of a year-long rift that had posed significant challenges to stability in the volatile Horn of Africa. The announcement followed a visit by Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to Addis Ababa, where he met with Ethiopian Prime […]
Mogadishu, Somalia| In a move aimed at bolstering diplomatic and developmental relations, Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hosted the Italian Ambassador to Somalia, Pier Mario Daccò Coppi, for high-level discussions at the Presidential Palace in Mogadishu. The meeting underscored the enduring partnership between the two nations and their shared commitment to fostering growth, stability, and […]
