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The January 2024 memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland, promising maritime access in exchange for potential recognition, sent shockwaves through the Horn...

Somaliland has strategically leveraged infrastructure diplomacy to position Berbera as a pivotal regional logistics hub, enhancing trade and economic growth. A cornerstone of this...

Somaliland’s recently elected president, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi ‘’Irro’’, made another visit to the United Arab Emirates for the second time in less than a...

HARGEISA, Somaliland—President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi "Cirro" departed yesterday for the World Governments Summit 2025 in Dubai, where Somaliland aims to captivate both diplomatic and...

In a carefully orchestrated diplomatic gesture that speaks volumes about shifting alliances in the Horn of Africa, the United Arab Emirates rolled out the...

As Kenya’s neighbors forge ahead with the expansion and modernization of their port infrastructure, the country risks losing its place as the regional logistics...

Oumer Hussein, Ethiopian Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said the government welcomes DP World’s desire to cooperate with Ethiopia in the development...

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 The US faces a critical choice: support African-led solutions or maintain outdated policies while Somalia's reactions remain contentious.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.