Rails, loans & troops: China stakes its claim in the Horn of Africa
Beijing mixes infrastructure cash and security aid to reshape the Horn of Africa’s power map
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84,000+ affected by Somalia floods, death toll at 17
Flash floods in Somalia have affected over 84,000 people and killed at least 17, with damage to infrastructure and water shortages.
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Djibouti gives final notice to migrants without legal status
Migrants in Djibouti without legal status are being told to exit by April as the country addresses rising concerns over safety and public health.
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Irro wins Somaliland election in a strong call for political change
Somaliland elects opposition leader Irro as president in a peaceful vote seen as a shift from the political status quo.
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Ethiopia at crossroads as Tigray tensions threaten regional stability
Ethiopia faces a precarious situation as internal Tigray tensions and its Red Sea aspirations could trigger a regional conflict with Eritrea.
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Suspected pirates hijack Yemeni boat off Somalia – EU NAVFOR
According to EU NAVFOR, seven pirates boarded the vessel, which was carrying eight Somali crew members
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Somalia hunger crisis deepens as drought, funding cuts loom – WFP
In 2022, the Horn of Africa endured its worst drought in over 40 years following successive failed rainy seasons
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Eritrea accuses Ethiopia of a malicious campaign
Eritrea’s Information Minister accuses Ethiopia of waging an intense campaign against the country, citing malicious provocations and ongoing regional tensions following the 2018 peace deal.
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Somalia and Ethiopia restore ties after a year-long diplomatic rift
Somalia and Ethiopia have restored full diplomatic relations following a year-long rift, marking a significant step towards improving stability in the Horn of Africa.
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Signs of detente: Ethiopian defense minister visits Somalia
Ethiopia’s Defense Minister visited Somalia on Thursday, marking a significant step towards de-escalating tensions between the two countries following a dispute over a proposed Ethiopian naval base in Somaliland.
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