Month: June 2024

Somalia Ports Inaccessible to Ethiopia, Says Minister Kahin

Somalia Ports Inaccessible to Ethiopia, Says Minister Kahin

The president of Somalia, Mohamud, said on Monday that although his administration does not oppose Ethiopia’s pursuit of the Red Sea access, it does disagree to the suggested path that entails signing an MoU with Somaliland. Continue reading “Somalia Ports Inaccessible to Ethiopia, Says Minister Kahin”

In Preparation for Announcing Somaliland Recognition, Ethiopian Soldiers Cross into Somalia Border

In Preparation for Announcing Somaliland Recognition, Ethiopian Soldiers Cross into Somalia Border

Tomorrow, June 26, marks the 64th anniversary of the Republic of Somaliland’s independence from the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland in 1960 Continue reading “In Preparation for Announcing Somaliland Recognition, Ethiopian Soldiers Cross into Somalia Border”

Ethiopian Naval Base in Somaliland: Strategically Important for Regional Security

Ethiopian Naval Base in Somaliland: Strategically Important for Regional Security

The geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa has witnessed a transformative development with Somaliland and Ethiopia’s announcement of a potential Ethiopian naval base in Somaliland. This strategic move is not only aimed at enhancing maritime security in the Gulf of Aden but also addressing broader Continue reading “Ethiopian Naval Base in Somaliland: Strategically Important for Regional Security”

Implications of US Retreat from the Sahel

Implications of US Retreat from the Sahel

As America’s global rivalry with Russia and China intensifies, its ability to project military, diplomatic and economic influence in Africa faces mounting challenges. Continue reading “Implications of US Retreat from the Sahel”

SLPA’s Forum in Atlanta: The Greatest Showcase on Somaliland Ever

SLPA’s Forum in Atlanta: The Greatest Showcase on Somaliland Ever

Dear SLPA community, Continue reading “SLPA’s Forum in Atlanta: The Greatest Showcase on Somaliland Ever”

Sudan Remains Committed to Russia’s Naval Base in the Red Sea

Sudan Remains Committed to Russia’s Naval Base in the Red Sea

Somaliland’s strategic location in the Horn of Africa is highly desirable to Western democracies, and Sudan’s offer of a naval base to Russia strengthens this desire. Continue reading “Sudan Remains Committed to Russia’s Naval Base in the Red Sea”

Somaliland’s MoU with Ethiopia is Widely Supported

Somaliland’s MoU with Ethiopia is Widely Supported

The signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Ethiopia and Somaliland that granted the former access to the Gulf of Aden, adjacent to the Red Sea, has sparked significant discussions among scholars and policymakers. Continue reading “Somaliland’s MoU with Ethiopia is Widely Supported”