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Why Egypt is wading into Somalia and Ethiopia’s dispute

By Abdolgader Mohamed Ali Rapid developments in Egyptian-Somali relations culminated in the signing of a military cooperation protocol between both countries in Cairo in mid-August. The agreement was preceded by an understanding between Mogadishu and Cairo to deploy Egyptian forces as part of an African peacekeeping force in Somalia, which is scheduled to begin its mission next year. Egypt's involvement in the Somali crisis…

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Waddani’s strategic blueprint for Somaliland’s role in the global arena

By Abdi Halim M Musa (E-mail: halimusa4@gmail.com) As Somaliland approaches the presidential election on November 13, 2024, the nation finds itself at a crossroads. The choice before the people is more than just about who will lead for the next five years—it is a decision that will shape Somaliland’s future…

Habarjeclo’s bold step towards a brighter future: Why the clan’s support for Cirro is key to saving Somaliland

By Abdi Halim M Musa (E-mail: halimusa4@gmail.com) In a historic and decisive moment, the leadership of the Habarjeclo clan has made a bold and courageous decision to throw their collective weight behind Dr. Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Cirro as their chosen presidential candidate for the upcoming November 2024 election. This move,…

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The regional implications of the Ethiopia-Somaliland MOU

By Maxwell Webb Today, the Horn of Africa is still reeling from the impacts of Ethiopia’s January memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Somaliland (the unrecognized breakaway republic in northern Somalia), which granted Ethiopian naval forces access to twenty kilometers of Somaliland’s coastline. In return, according to claims by the government in Hargeisa, Ethiopia agreed to…

Trouble at the double in Somali airspace

By Alan Dron Airline pilots must be able to trust absolutely the instructions they receive from air traffic controllers. Which makes recent incidents over Somalia a matter of concern. Pilots of aircraft passing over the troubled country, which has been wracked by civil war for more than 30 years, have…

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Somaliland a sacrificial lamb in the reckless policies of El-Sisi and Hassan Sheikh

By Abdirahman Yusuf Artan  Hassan Sh. Mohamoud, the president of the Federal Government of Somalia, controls Mogadishu and its environs, which Al-Shabaab controls. He is recognized as the president of Somalia at international diplomatic forums. However, he pursues policies that are detrimental to the interests of the Somali people and…

Why Egypt is wading into Somalia and Ethiopia’s dispute

By Abdolgader Mohamed Ali Rapid developments in Egyptian-Somali relations culminated in the signing of a military cooperation protocol between both countries in Cairo in mid-August. The agreement was preceded by an understanding between Mogadishu and Cairo to deploy Egyptian forces as part of an African peacekeeping force in Somalia, which is scheduled to begin…

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