Tag: Sudan

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

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”

Al-Burhan, Hemedti Agree to Talk

Al-Burhan, Hemedti Agree to Talk

Sudan’s warring lords general Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan, Chairman of the Transitional Sovereign Council of the Republic of Sudan, and his rival Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo (aka Hemedti), commander of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), have agreed to hold a face-to-face meeting. IGAD is expected to make preparations and designate a team of senior diplomats and interlocutors for the talks. Continue reading “Al-Burhan, Hemedti Agree to Talk”

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

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”

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

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”

Ethiopia buys Chinese Artillery as Regional Tension Persists

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”

Sudan’s Anti-coup Protesters Overcome Bullets & Beatings

Sudan’s Anti-coup Protesters Overcome Bullets & Beatings

Sudan’s ruling junta has killed over 100 pro-democracy protesters and injured many thousands more amid widespread opposition to an October 2021 coup that upended a democratic transition and deepened a nationwide humanitarian crisis. Continue reading “Sudan’s Anti-coup Protesters Overcome Bullets & Beatings”