Author: Ahmed J. Yassin

DP World Berbera: Trade Brings Hope for Somaliland

DP World Berbera: Trade Brings Hope for Somaliland

Short video capturing the transformation that has taken place in Berbera since DP World took over the port in March 2017. Honestly don’t think any other company could have pulled off the transition. Continue reading “DP World Berbera: Trade Brings Hope for Somaliland”

Connecting Sheikh Secondary Students with Mentors at St Paul’s in London

Connecting Sheikh Secondary Students with Mentors at St Paul’s in London

Since returning from half-term, we’ve been hard at work strengthening our partnership with St. Paul’s School. In addition to Sheikh School in Somaliland using St Paul’s Colet mentoring app in math and science since February, its students are now also benefiting from an English conversation class with St Paul’s students. Continue reading “Connecting Sheikh Secondary Students with Mentors at St Paul’s in London”

Navigating Ethiopia’s Sea Access Saga

Navigating Ethiopia’s Sea Access Saga

Addis Ababa University was the setting for a conference panel earlier this month, as experts gathered there under the theme “Equitable Port Use for Sustainable Peace and Development in the Horn of Africa.” Continue reading “Navigating Ethiopia’s Sea Access Saga”

Technologies Transforms Ethiopia’s Farmers to Net Wheat Exporters

Technologies Transforms Ethiopia’s Farmers to Net Wheat Exporters

After suffering from recurrent large-scale famines, Ethiopia has become a net exporter of wheat for the first time, owing largely to the deployment of technology. Other African countries should likewise embrace irrigation, mechanization, and fertilizers to improve food security and unlock the continent’s agricultural potential. Continue reading “Technologies Transforms Ethiopia’s Farmers to Net Wheat Exporters”

Israel’s Engagement in Gaza: “Textbook Case of GENOCIDE” Says Holocaust Scholar

Israel’s Engagement in Gaza: “Textbook Case of GENOCIDE” Says Holocaust Scholar

Raz Segal – an Israeli associate professor of Holocaust and genocide studies at Stockton University in the US – is someone you need to listen to. When he uses the term ‘genocide’, it is not done lightly – it is with precision. Here he sets out the case that the Israeli state is committing an ongoing genocide in Gaza – and questions of intent, incitement, prevention and accountability. Continue reading “Israel’s Engagement in Gaza: “Textbook Case of GENOCIDE” Says Holocaust Scholar”

Maayir Mooge: Ma Siyaasi Danaystaa Mise Waa Halyey Qaran?

Maayir Mooge: Ma Siyaasi Danaystaa Mise Waa Halyey Qaran?

Maqaalkan oo Af Ingiriisi ah halkan ka AKHRISO

Shakhsi jaceylka si indho la’aana loo aamino iyo rumeysiga  hadallo madhan  waxay noqdeen aafo soo ifbaxday mudadii uu Madaxweyne Muse Bihi xilka hayey, lagana yaabo inay ka dhigaan Madaxweynihii ugu xumaa tan iyo dib-u-dhiskii Jamhuuriyadeenna Somaliland. Inkasta oo aynaan dul istaageyn burburka tareenka uu wado Madaxweyne Muse Bixi iyo halka uu kaga jiri doono buugaagta sooyaalka taarikhda, qoraalkan nuxurkiisu wuxuu yahay in dadweynaha Reer Somailand ay yeesheen dhaqan cusub oo ah inay dabogalaan ash-khaasta hadaladda macaan ee aan micnaha badan lahayn ku hadaaqa.

Continue reading “Maayir Mooge: Ma Siyaasi Danaystaa Mise Waa Halyey Qaran?”

Somalia’s Stalling Fight Against Al-Shabaab & America’s Wobbly Strategy

Somalia’s Stalling Fight Against Al-Shabaab & America’s Wobbly Strategy

This week on The Horn, Alan is joined by Crisis Group experts Omar Mahmood and Sarah Harrison, to discuss where Somalia’s military offensive against Al-Shabaab might be headed and the evolving role of the U.S. in the country. Continue reading “Somalia’s Stalling Fight Against Al-Shabaab & America’s Wobbly Strategy”

New War May be Brewing Between Ethiopia & Eritrea

New War May be Brewing Between Ethiopia & Eritrea

In October 2023, the Prime Minister of Ethiopia, Abiy Ahmed Ali, raised fears of a new war with neighbouring Eritrea. In a high-profile televised speech, he claimed that Ethiopia should assert its right to access the Red Sea. Raising fears that Ethiopia was preparing for conflict, Eritrean forces moved close to the border. Continue reading “New War May be Brewing Between Ethiopia & Eritrea”

Somaliland People Must Put Aside Differences to Engage with G21’s Plot

Somaliland People Must Put Aside Differences to Engage with G21’s Plot

In 2017, a political shift occurred in the Horn of Africa that set off a chain of events with repercussions felt far and wide. The election of Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo, popularly known as Farmaajo, as the president of Somalia, was the match that lit the fuse. Continue reading “Somaliland People Must Put Aside Differences to Engage with G21’s Plot”

The Weekly Horn Tribune Sunday 29 October Edition

The Weekly Horn Tribune Sunday 29 October Edition