Wednesday 19 August 2026
Geopolitics
Opinion
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Israel’s recognition gave Somaliland a historic diplomatic breakthrough, yet the aftermath damaged its soft power, revealing hostile geopolitical narratives and serious weaknesses in strategic communication.…
Israel’s recognition gave Somaliland a historic diplomatic breakthrough, yet the aftermath damaged its soft power, revealing hostile geopolitical narratives and serious weaknesses in strategic communication.…
Opinion
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Somaliland’s mining sector is attracting rapidly growing investment amid the global race for Africa’s critical minerals, but existing institutional gaps could limit its ability to regulate the industry and sustain its expanding economic potential.…
Somaliland’s mining sector is attracting rapidly growing investment amid the global race for Africa’s critical minerals, but existing institutional gaps could limit its ability to regulate the industry and sustain its expanding economic potential.…
Current
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Puntland’s Minister of Information Mohamud Aidid Dirir has criticized Turkey’s involvement in Somalia, accusing Ankara of prioritizing its own strategic and economic interests at the expense of “Somalia’s sovereignty and long-term stability.” In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Aidid said Turkey’s…
Puntland’s Minister of Information Mohamud Aidid Dirir has criticized Turkey’s involvement in Somalia, accusing Ankara of prioritizing its own strategic and economic interests at the expense of “Somalia’s sovereignty and long-term stability.” In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Aidid said Turkey’s…
Opinion
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Somalia’s bid to offer the US access to base in Somaliland was a last-minute attempt by Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to assert control as he senses a shift in Washington. ` …
Somalia’s bid to offer the US access to base in Somaliland was a last-minute attempt by Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to assert control as he senses a shift in Washington. ` …
Analysis
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Despite the rising rhetoric and troop movements, a war between Eritrea and Ethiopia does not appear imminent, though the risks remain high. …
Despite the rising rhetoric and troop movements, a war between Eritrea and Ethiopia does not appear imminent, though the risks remain high. …
Opinion
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For decades, Somalia has been the global symbol of state failure, with widespread hunger, terrorism, and bickering elites. This has attracted a long list of foreign actors who claim to want to help, but are their efforts fuelling the country’s problems? …
For decades, Somalia has been the global symbol of state failure, with widespread hunger, terrorism, and bickering elites. This has attracted a long list of foreign actors who claim to want to help, but are their efforts fuelling the country’s problems? …
Analysis
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Mahamat Déby’s rule in Chad follows a familiar script of military power, political repression, and shifting alliances in an increasingly unstable Sahel.…
Mahamat Déby’s rule in Chad follows a familiar script of military power, political repression, and shifting alliances in an increasingly unstable Sahel.…
Analysis
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How did al-Shabaab respond to the overthrow of Assad’s regime? Stig Jarle Hansen, a leading expert on the group, examines their media coverage of the HTS offensive and its potential implications.…
How did al-Shabaab respond to the overthrow of Assad’s regime? Stig Jarle Hansen, a leading expert on the group, examines their media coverage of the HTS offensive and its potential implications.…
Analysis
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Experts on the east Africa region share their expectations of Trump 2.0 on their countries of expertise.…
Experts on the east Africa region share their expectations of Trump 2.0 on their countries of expertise.…
Opinion
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The world is slowly opening its eyes to how Paul Kagame’s regime abuses human rights, suppresses dissent, and exploits neighboring countries.…
The world is slowly opening its eyes to how Paul Kagame’s regime abuses human rights, suppresses dissent, and exploits neighboring countries.…
