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Fighting in Ethiopia Stalls Somaliland’s Trade Ambitions

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Fighting in Ethiopia Stalls Somaliland’s Trade Ambitions

Berbera port is the main overseas trade gateway of the Republic of Somaliland. The port city is located on the Gulf of Aden – one of the globally most frequented seaways connecting the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean. Continue reading “Fighting in Ethiopia Stalls Somaliland’s Trade Ambitions” →

Tedros Remarks Racism Underpins Responses to Global Conflicts

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Tedros Remarks Racism Underpins Responses to Global Conflicts

“Maybe the reason is the colour of the skin of the people in Tigray.” Dr Tedros confronted world leaders last week for their neglect of “the worst disaster on earth”—a storm of conflict in Ethiopia, extreme weather across the Horn of Africa, and soaring food, fuel, and fertiliser prices exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

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Alarm bells as Somalia’s new president sours relationship with Ethiopia

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Alarm bells as Somalia’s new president sours relationship with Ethiopia

The new government in Somalia that won elections held in May has got off to a rocky political start in its relations with the relatively powerful and influential neighbor, Ethiopia. Continue reading “Alarm bells as Somalia’s new president sours relationship with Ethiopia” →

East Africa Transport & Infrastructure Conference in Addis

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East Africa Transport & Infrastructure Conference in Addis

DP World in Berbera was honoured to take part this week in the 7th Annual East Africa Transport and Infrastructure Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Continue reading “East Africa Transport & Infrastructure Conference in Addis” →

The Worsening Drought in the Horn of Africa

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The Worsening Drought in the Horn of Africa

Hammered by four droughts in a row, as many as 17 million people are going hungry in three countries in the Horn of Africa, with aid agencies warning that the hardest-hit areas are threatened by famine Continue reading “The Worsening Drought in the Horn of Africa” →

The Secrets of Tog Wajaale Women

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The Secrets of Tog Wajaale Women

At the onset of COVID-19, the Government of Somaliland issued directives to manage the spread of the virus. On top of complete lockdowns, curfews, and closing of borders, public health measures were enforced in most public places. Although vital in curbing the spread of the virus, these measures significantly impacted on trade particularly micro and small traders, and informal traders. Continue reading “The Secrets of Tog Wajaale Women” →

TPLF-OLA: Friends In Need, not Friends Indeed

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TPLF-OLA: Friends In Need, not Friends Indeed

On 5 November 2021, nine of Ethiopia’s rebel groups announced an alliance in Washington, DC with the aim of unseating the current government. Continue reading “TPLF-OLA: Friends In Need, not Friends Indeed” →

Ethiopia Becomes a Strategic Headache for Washington

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Ethiopia Becomes a Strategic Headache for Washington

As the battle between Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government and rebels from the Tigray region continues, tensions are growing between Washington and its Ethiopian former ally. The Biden administration is now considering imposing sanctions against Addis Ababa, once considered a strategic and trustworthy partner in an unstable East Africa. Continue reading “Ethiopia Becomes a Strategic Headache for Washington” →

Aid Neutrality under Fire in Ethiopia’s Widening Conflict

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Aid Neutrality under Fire in Ethiopia’s Widening Conflict

Ethiopian government accusations that aid agencies are supporting rebel forces in Tigray have left international relief organizations concerned for the security of frontline staff, even as conflict escalates and hundreds of thousands of people face famine. Continue reading “Aid Neutrality under Fire in Ethiopia’s Widening Conflict” →

Maskaxdii Hindistey Abuuritanka Ururka IGAD

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Maskaxdii Hindistey Abuuritanka Ururka IGAD

Urur goboleedka afar iyo sodon jirsaday ee Afrikada bari ee marka la soo gaabiyo lagu magacaabo IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority for Developments) waxa lagu assaassay magalada Djibouti 1986 kii. Continue reading “Maskaxdii Hindistey Abuuritanka Ururka IGAD” →