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Docking US Navy Ships in Berbera, Somaliland, Would Check Houthis’ Red Sea Prey

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Docking US Navy Ships in Berbera, Somaliland, Would Check Houthis' Red Sea Prey

The Houthis, Yemen’s Iran-backed tribal group that seized power in a 2015 insurgency, increasingly preys on Red Sea shipping in and around the Bab el-Mandeb, the maritime chokepoint through which approximately nine percent of the world’s sea-borne petroleum passes. Already, BP and other energy companies are directing shipping away from the Red Sea. Insurance has increased. Oil prices are interlinked, so taking the Red Sea offline impacts global industry and the economy. Some countries will suffer greater impacts, however. Egypt derived $9.4 billion in Suez Canal revenue in fiscal year 2022–23. Continue reading “Docking US Navy Ships in Berbera, Somaliland, Would Check Houthis’ Red Sea Prey” →

Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Quells Neighbors’ Concerns Over Invasion

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Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Quells Neighbors’ Concerns Over Invasion

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said on Thursday he would not invade any nation, in comments aimed at quelling neighboring countries’ concerns that he might use force to secure access to a sea port. Continue reading “Ethiopia’s PM Abiy Quells Neighbors’ Concerns Over Invasion” →

PM Abiy Ahmed: “It Is Impossible For 150 Million People To Be Without Port”

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PM Abiy Ahmed: “It Is Impossible For 150 Million People To Be Without Port”

“Zeila in Somaliland in historical context during the Ifat kingdom and proximity is an option”

In a televised speech addressed to Ethiopian law makers, and in what appears to be his first ever open comment on the issue of the Red sea, PM Abiy Ahmed said access to the port is an existential matter for Ethiopia and that Ethiopians should at least start discussing the red sea. Continue reading “PM Abiy Ahmed: “It Is Impossible For 150 Million People To Be Without Port”” →

Addis Ababa Suggests Ethiopian Airline Stake to Eritrea for Port Access

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Addis Ababa Suggests Ethiopian Airline Stake to Eritrea for Port Access

Landlocked Ethiopia may use Ethiopian Airlines (ET, Addis Ababa) as a bargaining chip with reports that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is suggesting to sell 30% of the flagship airline to the Eritrean government in exchange for port access for the country, reports the Amharic language Amba online newspaper. Continue reading “Addis Ababa Suggests Ethiopian Airline Stake to Eritrea for Port Access” →

US East Africa’s Policy: Dismissing Somaliland’s Democracy, Sudan’s Failure, & Eritrea’s Threat

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US East Africa’s Policy: Dismissing Somaliland’s Democracy, Sudan’s Failure, & Eritrea’s Threat

China and Russia have recently increased their engagement with Eritrea, a small but strategically located country in East Africa. Meanwhile, American influence in the region is amid a yearslong slide. Despite the obvious risks, the United States has failed to muster a committed response and has even taken some counterproductive measures that demonstrate a lack of strategic thinking. If these trends continue, a vital region may fall under the conclusive influence of Washington’s primary geopolitical competitors Continue reading “US East Africa’s Policy: Dismissing Somaliland’s Democracy, Sudan’s Failure, & Eritrea’s Threat” →

Solely Entrusting Quest for Recognition to Government Party Failed the Somaliland Case

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Solely Entrusting Quest for Recognition to Government Party Failed the Somaliland Case

Somaliland, which was previously known as British Somaliland Protectorate, gained its independence from Britain on June 26, 1960, and immediately joined with Italian Somaliland to form the Somali Republic. However, the union between the two territories was short-lived and failed to effectively unite the Somali people. Continue reading “Solely Entrusting Quest for Recognition to Government Party Failed the Somaliland Case” →

While Djibouti is Congested, Somaliland’s Berbera Airport can Aid in Evacuations from Sudan

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While Djibouti is Congested, Somaliland's Berbera Airport can Aid in Evacuations from Sudan

Sudan’s descent into civil war has been rapid. On April 15, 2023, fighting erupted between troops loyal to army chief Abdel Fattah Al Burhan and those aligned with Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, often called Hemetti, who commands the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces. The fighting largely caught the State Department by surprise. Eyewitness accounts speak of significant destruction in and around Khartoum. Continue reading “While Djibouti is Congested, Somaliland’s Berbera Airport can Aid in Evacuations from Sudan” →