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Djibouti Signs $1bn Deal to Build Rocket Launching Site with China

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Djibouti Signs $1bn Deal to Build Rocket Launching Site with China

Current political developments and calculations in the Horn of Africa paint a picture of a complex challenge brewing between China and the United States. China’s signing of deal worth $1bn with Djibouti to build a rocket launching station and America’s plan to conduct a military drill involving multinational military training exercise dubbed as “Justified Accord” are the manifestations of such rivalry in the region Continue reading “Djibouti Signs $1bn Deal to Build Rocket Launching Site with China” →

The Ethiopia-Kenya Electricity Power Deal

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The Ethiopia-Kenya Electricity Power Deal

When Ethiopia announced plans to build Africa’s biggest dam- the Grand Ethiopia Renaissance Dam (GERD)- in 2011, it came as a bad joke for downstream African countries like Egypt and Sudan. But on Thursday, 17th of November 2022, the Ethiopian government announced its first commercial export of electricity to Kenya. Continue reading “The Ethiopia-Kenya Electricity Power Deal” →

Kenya’s Citizen TV Explores: The Riddle of the two Somalis

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Kenya's Citizen TV Explores: The Riddle of the two Somalis

Kenyan media – that broadcasts in English – has been covering the Somaliland case extensively lately, following the exchange of diplomatic offices between the two countries in last March. Continue reading “Kenya’s Citizen TV Explores: The Riddle of the two Somalis” →

Djibouti Oppositions Dodge Elections & Discredit Afterwards

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Djibouti Oppositions Dodge Elections & Discredit Afterwards

The public of the Republic of Djibouti are preparing to line up in front of the polling stations soon in April 2021 to cast their votes for their presidential candidates of choice. Continue reading “Djibouti Oppositions Dodge Elections & Discredit Afterwards” →

Djibouti Being Crowned as One More Nation Blinded by Chinese Cash

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Djibouti Being Crowned as One More Nation Blinded by Chinese Cash

Djibouti’s future diversification of its economy through foreign investment continues to be threatened as companies show low confidence in the government’s ability to provide a low-risk business environment. Continue reading “Djibouti Being Crowned as One More Nation Blinded by Chinese Cash” →

Somaliland: One of the Colonial Creation Countries in Africa

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Somaliland: One of the Colonial Creation Countries in Africa

Before the Europeans set foot in the Horn of Africa, there was no Somali state whatsoever in the region, other than self-governing clans, some of which were under the rule of the Ottoman Empire such as Berbera and Zeila cities Continue reading “Somaliland: One of the Colonial Creation Countries in Africa” →

Somaliland’s Dilemma in Dealing with Djibouti Following the Fall of Somali Republic

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Somaliland's Dilemma in Dealing with Djibouti Following the Fall of Somali Republic

They say, “When you are in Rome, do as the Romans do.” Ismail Omer Gelleh is out to cripple Somaliland foreign policy as always. The black fox is meddling in the internal affairs as well, and the Ethio-Egyptian troubled diplomatic relations over the Nile caused emotional incontinence, stress buildup and frustration in Somaliland’s authorities. Continue reading “Somaliland’s Dilemma in Dealing with Djibouti Following the Fall of Somali Republic” →

Conscience Over Command: The Incredible Story of an Air Force Pilot Ordered to Bomb Civilians in Somaliland

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Conscience Over Command: The Incredible Story of an Air Force Pilot Ordered to Bomb Civilians in Somaliland

Former Somalia fighter jet MiG-17 bomber pilot and captain of the Air Force, Ahmed Mohamed Hassan mostly known as Ahmed Dheere, ignored his commander’s order and refused the bombardments of the city of Hargeisa in 1988. Continue reading “Conscience Over Command: The Incredible Story of an Air Force Pilot Ordered to Bomb Civilians in Somaliland” →

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