Well, Eritrea is not a country, it is a military camp, with a “government” that operates as a non state actor.

Not surprising! 'Beyond the Official Narrative: Unpacking Governance Challenges in the Somali Region' wardheernews.com/beyond-the-off…

I am afraid several places in the Ethiopia Region are operating, more or less, the same way. 'Beyond Ethiopia’s Cash Cow: How Internal Betrayal is Destroying the Somali Region' on WardheerNews website wardheernews.com/beyond-ethiopi…

Been musing since 2019 about the end of International Liberalism due to possible "defections" from the West, leading perhaps to the emergence of two Wests.

If true, this is a big military development. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 Turkey has finalized an agreement to deploy thousands of SADAT special forces to Somalia. This move aims to thwart Al-Shabaab’s advances on Mogadishu and ensure that Hassan Sheikh remains in power through martial law.

"We left and will return." How is this compatible with Hemetti's own "no retreat and no surrender" speech last week?

"Multi Mineral World" denominated as multipolar. Ah.., no neutrality when it comes to minerals. One can add President Tshisekedi's offer to the US and all, including the EU, rushing to condemn Rwanda. China Adjusts Stance Amid DR Congo Conflict observervoice.com/china-adjusts-…

Fueled by the short-sightedness bred of authoritarianism, the #TPLF has left #Tigray vulnerable to continued subjugation under the #AbiyAhmed regime, including under the farce of an 'intervention law.' 1/4

This was expected! So far, his Middle East role is nominal due to insufficient support from all corners mainly related to the widespread view he lacks experience working and living there. Trump’s daughter’s father-in-law named senior adviser for Africa semafor.com/article/04/01/…

« Thé outrageous silence of the African Union over atrocities committed in Tigray.. » Africa Briefing on double standards of international justice.

Truly outrageous silence on the atrocities committed in Tigray, just sporadic statements on the ongoing violence against civilians in Sudan.

"the war after the war."

Today’s preliminary ICJ proceeding between Sudan and the UAE could be an inflection point in Sudan’s war because of the scrutiny it will bring, if it continues. I discussed how the UAE has facilitated weapons to the RSF and how Iran and Turkey have supported SAF with Al Jazeera.

It was great to chat with Professor Paul Collier at the UN meeting earlier today. Fascinating insights on why many countries fail and some do well.

Really?

Trust disregarded(ልዕሊ ኮር) is unity and peace denied. By extension, a political community diminished.

Unfulfilled Promises, Unstable Peace: Unresolved Western Tigray crisis fuels regional tensions, threatens Ethiopia’s stability - Addis Standard addisstandard.com/unfulfilled-pr…

A new era for Somaliland relations taipeitimes.com/News/editorial…

Genocide as business! Global firms ‘profiting from genocide’ ohchr.org/sites/default/…

Daesh and cryptocurrency ? A daring & interesting coverage on Somalia. youtube.com/watch?app=desk…