Ethiopia Should Pursue Red Sea Access Through Diplomacy, Not Force Growing Tensions in the Horn of Africa The recent escalation between Ethiopia and Eritrea over Ethiopia’s ambition to secure direct Red Sea access has reignited fears of regional conflict. While Ethiopia’s strategic and economic motivations are understandable, its confrontational approachContinue Reading
Puntland to Deploy Troops to Southern Somalia to Combat Al-Shabaab MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Puntland President Saeed Abdullahi Deni announced on Saturday that the semi-autonomous region will send forces to southern Somalia to support federal military operations against Al-Shabaab, an Al-Qaeda-linked militant group. The deployment will follow the completion of ongoingContinue Reading
Puntland Intensifies Anti-Terrorism Operation with New Security Measures Key Decisions Announced at High-Level Conference Garowe, Puntland – President Siid Abdullahi Deni of Puntland, alongside First Deputy Speaker of Parliament Mohamed Bari Shire, led a critical conference aimed at accelerating the third phase of the anti-terrorism operation codenamed “Lightning.” The meetingContinue Reading
Somalia and EU Strengthen Strategic Cooperation in Key Meeting President Mohamud Discusses Governance and Stability with EU Delegation Mogadishu, Somalia – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met today with the European Union delegation to Somalia to discuss deepening strategic cooperation between the two parties. The meeting, held at Villa Somalia,Continue Reading
African Beat: Exploring Contemporary African Music with David Vandy Discover the Vibrant Sounds of Africa African Beat brings you the freshest and most exciting trends in contemporary African music and culture. Hosted by the knowledgeable David Vandy, this program dives deep into the diverse musical landscape of the continent. AContinue Reading
Democracy Dies When Raw Power Rules and Lawlessness is Legalized The Parallel Between Trumpocracy and African Governance Abdulai Mansaray, author Before Donald Trump’s 2024 election victory, observers of African democracy noticed striking parallels between his incoming administration and governance patterns on the continent. America, long considered the global standard-bearer forContinue Reading
