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A Journey Through Somaliland: A compilation of my observations and experiences in East Africa 

Mogadishu  Descending on Mogadishu’s Aden Abdulle International Airport (MGQ) you’re immediately taken aback by the vastness of the Indian ocean. On the horizon stands the...

Somalia’s Deal With Turkey Is Aimed at Ethiopia

Somalia announced yesterday it had signed a defense and economic cooperation deal with Turkey that reportedly includes maritime security support, authorizing Ankara to train...

What the Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal Means for Washington’s Strategy in the Red Sea

Tensions from the Israel-Hamas war have spilled into the Red Sea. But while global leaders are focusing intently on everything happening in the waters...

The Somalia-Somaliland Airspace Dispute: A Historical Overview and the Path Forward

Introduction The longstanding and complex airspace dispute between Somalia and Somaliland has been marked by a series of broken agreements, escalating tensions, and growing concerns...

Italy, please don’t listen to him. Africa has already expressed itself differently.

Dr. Jama Musse Jama In a recent interview, the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, expressed with some nostalgia the memory...

Somali Irredentism: Threat to the Security of Kenya and Ethiopia

African borders are a complex tapestry reflecting a rich mosaic of ethnic groups and cultures that spans multiple nations. Beneath that patchwork, there is a...

“Greater Somalia” Ideology: Similarities with Fascism

By Adam Muse Jibril Characterization of ‘’Greater Somalia Ideology’’ requires to underline three component dimensions it includes; Somali Irredentism, Clannism, and Radical Interpretation of Islam...

Engagement not Appeasement: Why the Somaliland – Ethiopian MoU Deserves US Support

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 The US faces a critical choice: support African-led solutions or maintain outdated policies while Somalia's reactions remain contentious.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

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