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Feb 15 2026POLITICS

The Horn of Africa Gets a New Rivalry

Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are pushing their own agendas in the Horn of Africa, turning a regional summit into a stage for their competition. What started as a fight in Yemen has now spread across the Red Sea, touching places like Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea and Libya. The

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Dec 27 2025POLITICS

Somaliland's Independence Bid Hits a Roadblock

Somaliland, a region in the Horn of Africa, has long sought international recognition for its independence from Somalia. However, recent moves by Israel to recognize Somaliland have been met with strong opposition from African regional bodies and Somalia itself. The African Union and the Intergover

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Dec 29 2024POLITICS

UN Approves New Peace Mission in Somalia

The United Nations has given the green light for a new African peacekeeping mission to help Somalia fight the insurgent group al-Shabaab. This decision comes with some uncertainty, especially regarding the future involvement of Ethiopian troops. The existing peacekeeping force, known as ATMIS, is se

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