The Horn of Africa, a region once described by Jeffrey Lefebvre as one of the world’s most “highly penetrated regional subsystems”, is on the brink of a dangerous turn as the several actors intensify their displays of power in Somalia. Turkey, Egypt, Ethiopia, the UAE, and other regional powers are...

During a recent weekend of reading, I delved into the ongoing upheavals in the Horn of Africa. It’s troubling to see how many commentators have opportunistically entered the discourse, aiming to sway public opinion through misleading political tactics. What struck me most were the actions of certain activists who, through...

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY-In the light of Somalia’s steady progress towards governance and greater stability, the Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) proposes a two-year Transition of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM) to a United Nations Country Team (UNCT) to better align with Somalia’s national priorities and its evolving needs....

Discover the close call between Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Airlines in the skies over East Africa, highlighting the importance of air traffic control and the need for enhanced safety measures in aviation. (more…)

Nearly two million people will be protected from exposure to water-related climate shocks, including flooding, thanks to protective and resilient infrastructure, improved disaster risk management, and social protection systems supported by the Regional Climate Resilience Program for Eastern and Southern Africa 2 (RCRP-2). (more…)

AT least 124 people have died following heavy rainfall in the Horn of Africa region. The fatalities have been documented in Kenya (50 deaths), Somalia (41) and Ethiopia (33). (more…)