Horn of Africa
IGAD calls for united push to end Sudan war
The regional bloc IGAD has renewed calls for an immediate and unconditional ceasefire in Sudan. At the same time, Intergovernmental...
Somaliland turns to Washington as Red Sea rivalry opens recognition window
Somaliland is intensifying its push for US recognition, betting that its strategic position on the Red Sea can reshape Washington’s...
Why South Sudan’s Crisis Exposes the Perils of Transitional Governments
BY D.W WAGACHA The detention and prosecution of suspended South Sudan First Vice President Dr Riek Machar arguably marked the...
Ethiopia, Eritrea tensions trigger a wave of Eritrean refugees into Kenya
Renewed tensions between Ethiopia and Eritrea are emerging as a key driver behind a fresh wave of refugees into Kenya....
IGAD study warns extremists are using climate crisis for recruitment
A new regional study has raised alarm over how quickly violent extremist groups such as al Shabaab are exploiting climate-related...
Fresh US sanctions expose external actors fuelling Sudan war as regional risks deepen
What began as a domestic power struggle between military commanders in Sudan has morphed into a conflict increasingly driven by...
Kenya’s concern over flow of arms into Sudan faces scrutiny over RSF links
Kenya’s renewed push for an inclusive and unified peace process in Sudan is facing mounting scrutiny amid accusations that Nairobi’s...
US Congress pushes to expand Somaliland’s financial access in latest sign of deepening ties
A new bill in the US Congress seeking to unlock Somaliland’s access to the global financial system is the latest...
GITAU: Netanyahu’s Somaliland recognition exposes misreading of Horn of Africa realities
BY AGNES GITAU When PM Benjamin Netanyahu telephoned Hargeisa on December 26 to inform Somaliland president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi that...
OMAR: Africa must join Israel in recognizing Somaliland
DR MOHAMED A. OMAR On December 26, 2025, the State of Israel formally recognized the Republic of Somaliland as a...
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