Africa: The Somaliland Paradox - Why the World Can No Longer Afford to Ignore Africa's Most Successful State

For more than three decades, Somaliland has occupied a peculiar and increasingly indefensible position in international politics. It fulfills every empirical and legal criterion of… Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia Ratifies Prisoner Transfer and Extradition Agreements With China, Brazil, and South Africa

The Ethiopian House of Peoples' Representatives (HoPR) has ratified proclamations approving prisoner transfer agreements with the People's Republic of China and the Federal… Read more »

Africa: EU Urges De-Escalation Between Ethiopia, Eritrea Amid Red Sea Tensions, Rejects Somaliland Recognition

The European Union has urged Ethiopia and Eritrea to ease rising tensions through diplomacy and economic cooperation, offering support to prevent conflict as concerns grow over… Read more »

Africa: Somaliland's Case for Recognition - Response to AU Chairperson's Misguided Statement

By any objective legal, historical, or political measure, Somaliland's quest for international recognition is one of the most compelling unresolved cases on the African continent.… Read more »

Africa: Aid With Strings Attached: How New Health Pact with U.S. Challenges Ethiopia's Autonomy

The adage that "there are no free lunches in geopolitics—only postponed bills" captures a core reality of international relations: engagements that appear cost-free in the… Read more »

Africa: Report Cautions Horn of Africa Faces Growing Danger of Ethiopia-Eritrea War

In an analysis published this week, Foreign Policy magazine cautioned that the risk of a renewed war between Ethiopia and Eritrea is increasing amid shifting political dynamics in… Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia to Launch Duty-Free Exports to AfCFTA Member States On October 9

The Ministry of Trade and Regional Integration has announced that Ethiopia will commence duty-free exports to member states of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) on… Read more »

Africa: First Egyptian Troops to AU Support Mission in Somalia Complete Training

Somalia's Ministry of Defense has welcomed the upcoming deployment of Egyptian troops to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), following the… Read more »

Africa: AfDB Signs Agreement to Mobilize $8b for Construction of Africa's Largest Airport in Ethiopia

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has signed an agreement with Ethiopian Airlines Group to mobilize $8 billion for the construction of Bishoftu International Airport, which… Read more »

Africa: Ethiopia's Strategic Triple Play: How Assertive Diplomacy On GERD, Somaliland MOU, Brics Membership Reshapes Horn of Africa Power Dynamics

The Horn of Africa, long shaped by strategic interests and colonial legacies, is once again emerging as a center of intense diplomatic engagement. With this development, Ethiopia… Read more »

Africa: Three Years of 'Total War' - How Mogadishu's Al-Shabaab Offensive Unraveled

In August 2022, President of Somalia Hassan Sheikh Mohamud announced that his administration would launch a "total war" against the Al-Qaida-linked militant group Al-Shabaab. The… Read more »

Africa: Africa CDC Reports Daily Cholera Cases Decline in Amhara, Attributes Progress to Joint Response

Addis Abeba- Daily cholera cases in the Amhara Region have declined in recent weeks, according to the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), which… Read more »

East Africa: Somaliland - Horn of Africa's Stable Star, Shunned By Outdated Global Order

The global community's ongoing disregard for Somaliland is far more than a diplomatic oversight; it is a profound injustice that undermines regional stability and silences one of… Read more »

Africa: AU Warns of 'Negative Impact' From U.S. Travel Ban - Urges 'Balanced,' 'Consultative' Approach

The African Union (AU) Commission has expressed concern over the "potential negative impact" of the recent travel restrictions announced by the United States, urging the U.S.… Read more »

Africa: Bill Gates to Direct 'Majority' of $200 Billion Pledge to 'Address Challenges' in Africa

In an address today in Nelson Mandela Hall at the African Union, Gates Foundation Chair Bill Gates urged African leaders to seize the moment to accelerate progress in health and… Read more »

Africa: AU Rights Body Hears Case Against Ethiopian Govt Over Tigray War Abuses

Addis Abeba- The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (ACHPR) held a public oral hearing on 14 May 2025 in a case filed by Legal Action Worldwide (LAW) and its partners,… Read more »

Africa: TPLF Chairman Urges AU Panel to Convene Urgent Talks Over 'Concerning Situation' in Pretoria Agreement Implementation

Debretsion Gebremichael (PhD), Chairperson of the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF), has urged the African Union High-Level Panel overseeing the Pretoria Peace Agreement to… Read more »

Africa: Somaliland - Key Ally Against Al-Shabaab, Houthi Aggression in Horn of Africa

Somaliland stands as the frontline defense against terrorism in the Horn of Africa, playing a crucial role in maintaining regional stability and securing vital global trade routes.… Read more »

Africa: Ballots Over Bullets: How Somaliland Built Thriving Democracy From Ashes of War, Defying Africa's Election Odds

When I was a kid, I thought democracy was unique to Greece and only Greeks would do better exercising. This was partially true since I didn't grow up in a democratic culture. I was… Read more »

Africa: Water Minister Says Nile Basin Ministers Visit GERD Despite Egypt's Objections, 'False Propaganda'

Habtamu Itefa (PhD), Minister of Water and Energy, stated that water ministers from Nile Basin countries visited the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) despite Egypt's attempts… Read more »