Mediation or Misstep? Turkey in Ethiopia-Somalia Tensions
Turkey's mediation in Ethiopia's MoU for sea access may be misguided, as the controversial agreement has no legal basis.
Turkey's mediation in Ethiopia's MoU for sea access may be misguided, as the controversial agreement has no legal basis.
Since 2004, successive federal government administrations have entered into military agreements serving foreign interests while failing to secure lasting peace.
For years, Somalia's federal system has been plagued by power struggles, resource disputes, and clan dynamics, stalling progress towards development.
Somalia's political journey from 1991's collapse to a fragile federal government is marked by conflict, clan dynamics, and ongoing international influence.
Since the 1990s, international peacekeeping missions in Somalia have struggled to stabilize the nation amid ongoing civil war and political instability.
For over 30 years, Somalia's fragility has been fueled by poverty, instability, and relentless terrorism from groups like Al-Shabaab.
Ethiopia's 2024 MOU with Somaliland for Berbera port access has ignited regional tensions and intensified geopolitical rivalries in the Horn of Africa.
Since 1991, Somaliland's stable self-governance and distinct identity remain unrecognized, fueling tensions over its bid for independence and regional stability.
Since 1960, Somalia's quest to harness its vast energy resources has faced ongoing political instability, yet its potential oil reserves continue to attract global interest.
As Somalia prepares for its pivotal 2026 elections, the nation stands at a crucial crossroads in its ongoing journey of state-building and political stabilization.
Somalia’s deepening humanitarian crisis has left 6 million people in urgent need of food, exacerbated by relentless conflict, drought, and environmental collapse.
In January 2025, Somalia’s return to the UN Security Council will provide it with a platform to influence global diplomacy, regional stability, and counterterrorism strategies.