History stands as both judge and executioner, demanding that the Ogadenis face an unavoidable truth: Will they shield the fragile peace nurtured over the past six years or gamble everything by slipping back into the abyss of war? Their journey has been long and harrowing, marred by displacement, death, and shattered dreams that linger like […]
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By Ali Ibrahim In the arid landscapes and bustling cities of the Horn of Africa region, there is a serene and time-honored tradition that symbolizes unity and tranquility: Tea Drinking. This simple yet profound ritual transcends the barriers of clans, politics, and turmoil, serving as a powerful medium for peace and social cohesion in a
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The doyen of Kenya’s opposition politics and an aspirant for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship, Raila Odinga, recently hit the government hard, sparking a backlash that is sure to hang around for some time. Speaking at a Nairobi slum where the government was demolishing structures close to a river following a devastating flood, Raila
As Somalia president Hassan Sheikh Mohmoud marked his second year in office on May 15, Hilaal Institute issued a new report that analysed the political, economic, and security sectors from May 2022 to May 2024. The report digs into President Mohamud’s tenure with a particular focus on the trends in Al-Shabab attacks and the effectiveness
Marine experts from the European Union are currently inspecting various fish-producing water bodies in Tanzania to ensure that fishing activities meet their health standards. The exercise started in Lake Tanganyika three weeks ago by a team of EU marine inspectors to ensure decent and healthy supplies of fish exports to European markets. The last inspection
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After Somalia joined THE East African Community in November 2023, it was an open secret that it was just a matter of time before either Ethiopia and Djibouti expressed interest. Kenya’s Cabinet for EAC, Arid and Semi-Arid Lands and Regional Development, Peninah Malonza announced on April 8 that Ethiopia is set to join the
Djibouti is a small country in the eastern coast of Africa that is attracting more Western attention similar to the scramble for Africa a century ago. What can Africa learn from Djibouti that even the most populous country like Nigeria followed by Ethiopia does not grasp? Base diplomacy. There are questions whether Djibouti is just
The high and mighty of eastern Africa often seek medical treatment in Kenya, creating the impression of an ideal healthcare system in the country. Unbeknown to many, such services are only available in the private medical facilities that are out of reach of the majority Kenyans, including those in gainful employment. For the latter, medical
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China emerges as the leading threat to the United States even overshadowing the nuclear-armed archrival Russia and the unpredictable North Korea. Iran joins China as the emerging threats to US interests and their allies in the Middle East in the face of the ongoing conflict in Gaza in Gaza and connections with Hezbollah and Houthis.
Decades of violent conflict, political instability, famine, and poverty saw millions of Somali citizens emigrate searching for a better life. Now, with the situation in the country slowly changing, some of them are coming back home. Meanwhile, insecurity, floods and locusts continue to push more IDPs out of the rural villages. What does this portend
Somalia’s migration problem: Which way for refugees, IDPs, returnees, and citizens? Read More »
