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Horn of AfricaOpinion
After Mekelle: The War Is Not Over
The capture of Mekelle by Ethiopian federal forces and their allies is a major turning point in the…
AnalysisOpinion
Eritrea Is Not Ethiopia’s Missing Coastline
The Horn of Africa is once again moving through a dangerous period. Fighting has returned to northern Ethiopia,…
Horn of Africa
Ethiopia Reportedly Preparing to Pull More Than 3,000 Troops From Somalia
Ethiopia is reportedly preparing to withdraw more than 3,000 troops from Somalia as fighting in northern Ethiopia puts…
Horn of AfricaOpinion
After Listening to Mohamed Hassan: The Horn’s Crisis Is Bigger Than the Wars We See
I recently watched a lengthy interview watched a lengthy interview with veteran diplomat and political activist Mohamed Hassan discussing…
Horn News
President Isaias Heads to Cairo: Eritrea and Egypt Deepen a Strategic Partnership Built for the Long Game
President Isaias Afwerki departs Asmara for Cairo on a three-day official visit to Egypt — the latest chapter…
Analysis
Jakaya Kikwete Enters a Region Under Pressure
The African Union’s decision to appoint former Tanzanian president Jakaya Kikwete as High Representative for the Horn of…
Horn of Africa
Who Is Provoking Whom? Ethiopia’s Claims Against Eritrea Contradict Its Own Record
In a recent letter to the UN Secretary-General and several member states, the Ethiopian Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
News
Trump Administration Proposes Closing Dozens of U.S. Embassies, Including in Eritrea
In a major shift in U.S. foreign policy presence, the Trump administration is reportedly planning to shutter dozens…
CommentaryOpinion
Reflections on the Ankara Declaration: Hopes and Reservations for the Horn of Africa
The Ankara Declaration, signed on December 11, 2024, between Ethiopia and Somalia, represents a significant diplomatic breakthrough in…