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The New Triangle of Tension in the Horn of Africa

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The New Triangle of Tension in the Horn of Africa

The Horn of Africa has recently witnessed rapid developments following Ethiopia’s announcement of the completion of the construction of the Renaissance Dam. Meanwhile, Egypt has deployed military equipment and sent delegations to Somalia as part of the joint defense pact between the two countries. This has sparked a media war between Egypt, Ethiopia and Somalia, signaling potentially dangerous developments in the region, which– according to some analysis – could escalate into direct military conflict. Continue reading “The New Triangle of Tension in the Horn of Africa” →

Could Tension Between Ethiopia and Egypt Turn into a War?

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Could Tension Between Ethiopia and Egypt Turn into a War?

The ongoing dispute over Ethiopia’s GERD dam could easily spill over to the Horn of Africa in light of two new deals that involve Egypt, Ethiopia, Somalia and Somaliland. Could Turkish mediation avoid an escalation? Continue reading “Could Tension Between Ethiopia and Egypt Turn into a War?” →

Can Alliance Led by Egypt Hinder Ethiopia’s Quest for Sea Access?

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Can Alliance Led by Egypt Hinder Ethiopia’s Quest for Sea Access?

For scholars in the field of political science and international relations, the international realm is basically the realm of balance of power, where states continuously struggle for much power and sustainable peace. Continue reading “Can Alliance Led by Egypt Hinder Ethiopia’s Quest for Sea Access?” →

Egypt’s Defense Agreement with Somalia: A War Pact against Ethiopia

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Egypt’s Defense Agreement with Somalia: A War Pact against Ethiopia

In mid-August, Egypt signed a defense cooperation agreement with Somalia, Ethiopia’s neighbor to the southeast. Both Egypt and Somalia have longstanding grievances against Ethiopia—Somalia over a Continue reading “Egypt’s Defense Agreement with Somalia: A War Pact against Ethiopia” →

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”” →

Tapping Ethiopia’s GERD Power could Spark an Economic Prosperity in Somaliland

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Tapping Ethiopia's GERD Power could Spark an Economic Prosperity in Somaliland

The construction of the Ethiopia Renaissance Dam has been a topic of controversy in the Horn of Africa region, with concerns raised about its potential impact on downstream countries such as Egypt and Sudan. However, there are also opportunities for neighboring countries such as Somalia and Somaliland to benefit from the dam’s electricity generation capacity. There are potential economic and social benefits of accessing the cheap electricity of Ethiopia for Somaliland, as well as the challenges that must be overcome in order to realize these benefits. Continue reading “Tapping Ethiopia’s GERD Power could Spark an Economic Prosperity in Somaliland” →

Ethiopia buys Chinese Artillery as Regional Tension Persists

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Ethiopia buys Chinese Artillery as Regional Tension Persists

As the brutal war in Tigray winds down, the Ethiopian Army continues to reinforce it’s capabilities to be better prepared for the next conflict, likely with Egypt of Sudan. Continue reading “Ethiopia buys Chinese Artillery as Regional Tension Persists” →

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” →

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