By Adan Ismail When the Ethiopians sealed a dubious port deal with a septuagenarian Somalia separatist leader against the sky-high furore of all Somalis across the divide, the Addis office gloated over the deal with a tone reminiscent of an ancient Abyssinian leader’s relish after registering a landmark victory. Added to this was how people...
October 7, 2026
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Somalia Triumphs in Diplomacy: Safeguarding Sovereignty Amidst Sea Access Dispute with Ethiopia
By Aydarus Ahmed In a diplomatic feat resonating through the halls of international relations, Somalia has emerged triumphant in protecting its sovereignty during a contentious sea access dispute with Ethiopia. The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that proposed Ethiopia’s access to the sea was met with firm resistance from Somalia, contending that Somaliland is an inseparable...
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Countering the Dangerous Ideology of PM Abiy Ahmed
Dr. Abdurahman Baadiyow Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed of Ethiopia shattered the hope for peace and prosperity for the people in the Horn of Africa. After being renowned as a peacemaker and a winner of the Nobel Prize, he has been entangled in a conflict with the Amhara and Oromo ethnic groups. Concurrently, he expresses a...
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Somalia must reconsider its policy towards Somaliland amidst the Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU
By Mohamed Rage Hassan I. Introduction The broader and multifaceted underpinning Somaliland’s pursuit of self-determination is not adequately discussed. The cause encompasses historical variations, the enduring impact of colonial legacies, discontent stemming from the 1960s union, and the subsequent marginalization of power that has influenced the emerging post-colonial state political structures. Additionally, the tragedy that Somaliland...
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What will become of Abiy Ahmed’s ‘Acts of Aggression’ against the Somali people?
By Dr Aweys Omar Mohamoud Part I On new-year’s day, the Ethiopian leader Abiy Ahmed signed a deal giving his country naval access to the Red Sea with separatist Somaliland leader Muse Bihi. Somalia declared the deal an ‘act of aggression’ against its sovereignty, territorial integrity and political independence, and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud signed...
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A Pact Cast Adrift: Navigating the Legal Maelstrom of the Ethiopia-Somaliland Accord
By Dayib Sheikh Ahmed (faracadde) The ink upon the Ethiopia-Somaliland Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) is barely dry, yet it has already unleashed a legal tempest across the Horn of Africa. This accord, envisioned by Ethiopia as a shimmering mirage of maritime access and economic bounty, sits precariously perched upon a reef of contested claims and...
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The Escalating Ethiopia-Somalia Rift: A Precarious Path to Conflict
By Hassan Tahir In contemporary times, the geopolitical milieu within the Horn of Africa has become characterized by a discernible escalation in tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia. At the crux of this escalation is Ethiopia’s unwavering insistence on an illicit Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Somaliland, specifically concerning the acquisition of sea access and the...
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Abiy Ahmed’s MoU with Muse Bihi Threatens Horn of Africa Stability
Dr. Abdurahman Baadiyow Abiy Ahmed became Ethiopia’s first Prime Minister of Oromo descent in 2018. His efforts to resolve the border conflict with Eritrea earned him the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize. Moreover, his rise to power significantly changed the traditional Ethiopian hegemonic politics of the Amhara and Tigray ethnicities. This shift offered a new breath...
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The First Step Towards Genuine Reconciliation in Somalia
Prof. Abdurahman Baadiyow[1] On December 8, 2023, I was appointed Senior Adviser for Reconciliation for the President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. This prestigious role follows my previous Senior Adviser for Constitutional Affairs, in which I have played a significant role. Reconciliation has been my dedicated focus since 1994, being the...
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The 10th Annual Conference of the Institute of Somali Studies
By Prof. Abdurahman Baadiyow Attending the 10th conference of Somali Studies, which took place at the Horn Afrika Hotel in Mogadishu from December 5th to 7th, 2023 (ACSOS2023), marked a momentous achievement. The Institute of Somali Studies (ISOS), an autonomous institution affiliated with Mogadishu University, consistently organizes this annual conference. Established as a pivotal academic...