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As Ethiopia’s Sea Quest Gathering Global Momentum, Somaliland is the Sole Option

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As Ethiopia’s Sea Quest Gathering Global Momentum, Somaliland is the Sole Option

 

Ethiopia is adamant in gaining access to the Red Sea maritime, and the international community supports and acknowledges this necessity. Continue reading “As Ethiopia’s Sea Quest Gathering Global Momentum, Somaliland is the Sole Option” →

Ethiopia’s Army Chief Birhanu Hosts his Somaliland Counterpart General Tani

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Ethiopia's Army Chief Birhanu Hosts his Somaliland Counterpart Major General Tani

Ethiopia said it held talks Monday on military cooperation with Somaliland, just a week after a deal with Somaliland on sea access stoked tensions in the Horn of Africa. Continue reading “Ethiopia’s Army Chief Birhanu Hosts his Somaliland Counterpart General Tani” →

New War May be Brewing Between Ethiopia & Eritrea

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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” →

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” →

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” →

Horn Region & Beyond on Fire for Delaying Somaliland’s Recognition

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Horn Region & Beyond on Fire for Delaying Somaliland's Recognition

Somaliland is a victim of its own success in promoting democracy and peace in the region and establishing ties with Taiwan and the United States.
Somaliland is a victim of its own success in maintaining peace in the region by providing free border security for neighboring countries, offering protection for ships traveling through its sea, and not allowing piracy and terrorist organizations to establish bases in Somaliland. Continue reading “Horn Region & Beyond on Fire for Delaying Somaliland’s Recognition” →