Handshakes in Moscow, Hard Truths at Home
The third Russia-Africa Summit, held in Moscow on 28–29 October 2026, brought together representatives from 48 African countries, including 22 heads of state.
The Arithmetic of Decay: Why Somalia’s Discontent is a Judgment, Not a Mood
Let us dispense with the diplomatic euphemisms. The widespread discontent with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is neither a passing mood nor a tragic misunderstanding.
Partner or Tollbooth? Djibouti’s High-Stakes Gamble on the Dangote Pipeline
On September 24, 2026, the cameras flashed in Damerjog as Djiboutian President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, and Nigerian tycoon Aliko Dangote broke ground on a $660…
The Geography of Hubris: Why Ethiopia Must Abandon Its Maritime Illusions
Vice Admiral Kindu Gezu’s recent proclamation that Ethiopia’s naval capabilities are expanding to make the country a "capable partner in regional maritime affairs" reads less like a strategic milestone and…
A Fractured Shield: General Xudhuun, Elite Capture, and the Awdal Dilemma
The contemporary geopolitical landscape of the Horn of Africa presents complex security dilemmas, but few are as acute—or as deeply concerning—as the unfolding crisis in the Awdal region.
Why Hassan Sheikh’s November Dialogue is Too Little, Too Late
In the lexicon of Somali politics, the shir (conference) is both a sacred mechanism for consensus and a frequent theater for political maneuvering.
Ambushed at Jamee’o: The Deadly Cost of Somalia’s Security Rift
On Monday, October 26, 2026, the strategic corridor of Jamee’o (Jameeco)—linking Leego in Lower Shabelle to Buurhakaba in Bay region—became the site of a devastating clash between Somali National Army…
Why The Government Nor the Opposition is Serving the Nation
Many Somalis, especially in Mogadishu and the southern regions, struggle to tell the government and the opposition apart.
The Rise, Risk, and Reality of Sovereignty: Siad Barre’s Somalia and Traoré’s Burkina Faso
Africa’s pursuit of full sovereignty is rarely a linear march; it is a turbulent rhythm of ebbs and flows, where the promise of liberation frequently collides with the harsh realities…
HSM’s Presidency: Experience Matters and Legacy Must Be Earned
The overwhelming majority of Somalis reject the naïve sentiment that political loyalty should replace sound judgment.