Commentary/Opinion

Tempers remain high in the Horn of Africa seven months after a New Year’s Day deal saw the self-declared republic of Somaliland agree to lease part of its coastline to …

By Kiran Baez On June 17, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan in Ankara. It was the fourth high-level meeting between the two countries this year, …

By Moustafa Ahmad Somaliland is facing consequential party and presidential elections in 2024. While past elections have been hailed both locally and internationally as a cornerstone of the country’s nascent …

By Badri Jimale The relationship between Djibouti and Somaliland has long been contentious, with Djibouti displaying consistent hostility towards its neighbour. This hostility stems from two primary factors: fear of …

By Abdi Jama As November 13, 2024, approaches, the eyes of both Somaliland and the international community are fixed on the Somaliland National Electoral Commission (SLNEC). Amid preparations for the …

By Shimelash Wondale The question of statehood in international law is both complex and significant, involving a blend of legal criteria and political considerations. Statehood is a crucial concept that …

By Ibrahim J Somaliland, in the Horn of Africa, faces significant challenges in providing universal access to quality education. Despite efforts to improve education, Somaliland continues to grapple with low …

By Mohamed Osman Guudle (PhD) Somaliland, the only stable democracy in the Horn of Africa, has carved a unique path since its unilateral separation from Somalia in 1991.  Despite lacking international …

After the 2018 internal political reform, Ethiopia has been facing political disorder. From 2020 to 2022, the federal government of Ethiopia was at war with the Tigray People’s Liberation Front …

he Horn of Africa region is at the core of regional and international contentions. It enjoys a unique location on Bab El-Mandeb Strait and the Red Sea, diverse natural resources …