The foreign relations director of Tigray warns that if the EU and USA do not persuade the Ethiopian government to negotiate, the civil war will resume and spread across the entire Horn of Africa.

Eritrea is emerging as a rising power and key geopolitical player in the Horn of Africa, strategically positioned along vital global shipping arteries.

Piracy in the Horn of Africa, previously thought to be largely overcome, is experiencing a resurgence, with the deputy commander of the EU Mission Atalanta linking this increase to the ongoing Iran war.

An analysis highlights the increasing geopolitical significance of the Horn of Africa, with military agreements, port investments, and competing positions on Somalia, Somaliland, and Sudan drawing the region into a single Red Sea arena.

Ethiopia formally concluded another chapter in its democratic process with general elections held on June 1, as the country awaits the announcement of official results.

Ethiopia is scheduled to hold its seventh national election on June 1, 2026. The upcoming vote is set against a backdrop of intensifying geopolitical rivalries in the Horn of Africa, including competition for influence from Gulf states and the ongoing dispute with Egypt over the Nile River.

The memories of the war against Somalia continue to haunt the secessionist territory in the Horn of Africa. Today, Somaliland is seeking international legitimacy, with the help of Israel

The reassertion of control by the TPLF in Tigray, following the election of Debretsion Gebremichael, has led to rising tensions with Ethiopia's federal government, fueling fears of a renewed conflict in the Horn of Africa.

More than 900 migrants died or disappeared along the Eastern Route in the Horn of Africa in 2025, making it the deadliest year on record due to starvation and drowning.

The article discusses the West's strategy to designate, decouple, and defund Islamist forces in Sudan, noting how the US-Iran conflict has created geopolitical shockwaves extending to the Horn of Africa.

Djibouti built its economy on the strategy of charging rent to different military world powers.

A new conflict threatens the Horn of Africa as Ethiopia seeks access to the sea, potentially destabilizing the region despite previous peace efforts with Eritrea.

A new analysis explores how converging geopolitics, including insurgency, international recognition, and expanding rivalries, are reshaping the future of the Horn of Africa region.

A commentary discusses how Djibouti's 'rentier' economic model may struggle to adapt to the evolving maritime pivot in the Horn of Africa region.

Burhanettin Duran, Head of Communications for the Turkish Presidency, stated that Turkey strongly opposes Israeli actions in Palestine and the region, vowing not to allow its aggression to spread to the Horn of Africa.

An analysis suggests Turkey believes it has transitioned from a crisis-driver to a Gaza stabilizer, significantly increasing its influence across the Horn of Africa, Eastern Mediterranean, Syria, and Iraq.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Israel’s recognition of Somaliland would not benefit Somaliland or the Horn of Africa, reiterating concerns about regional stability.

The foreign relations director of Tigray warns that if the EU and USA do not persuade the Ethiopian government to negotiate, the civil war will reignite and spread across the entire Horn of Africa.

Amid rising tensions and security risks, Eritrea is gaining importance in the Horn of Africa due to its strategic Red Sea coastal points and perceived stability.

Somali pirates are reportedly using hijacked vessels as bases for new attacks off the Horn of Africa, with incidents increasing due to international forces being overstretched and illegal fishing.

The EU Council has appointed German diplomat Dirk Schiebel as the new EU Special Representative for Kosovo and has also extended the mandates of its representatives for Bosnia and the Horn of Africa.

An opinion piece argues that recognizing Somaliland would not bring stability to the Horn of Africa but would instead entrench division within Somalia and the wider region.

Somaliland, located in the Horn of Africa, became known at the end of 2025 for its recognition as a state by Israel.

A significant act of recognition has occurred, framed within the ongoing geopolitical struggle and conflicts in the Horn of Africa region. This development is seen as part of the broader dynamics affecting the area's stability.

Tensions are flaring in the Horn of Africa as Sudan reportedly adds forces near its border with Ethiopia, signaling a potential escalation in regional instability.

Migrants from the Horn of Africa are facing dire conditions, including hunger and detention, as they attempt to return home from Djibouti after failed efforts to cross the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait to Gulf countries. Poverty and conflict in Ethiopia are driving thousands to undertake this perilous journey.

This article provides a feature on Djibouti, describing it as a unique destination at the Horn of Africa, characterized by qat consumption, military bases, and a deep, salty, and hazy atmosphere.

Somaliland's embrace of Israel is drawing the self-declared state into a regional maelstrom, confronting it with an array of adversaries at an explosive moment in the Horn of Africa.

The African Union has appointed former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete as its high representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.

In 2025, 7,667 people died or disappeared on dangerous migration routes, including those crossing the Mediterranean and the Horn of Africa.

An analysis discusses the 'New Scramble for Horn of Africa,' highlighting the expanding footprint of global powers and Ethiopia's maritime ambitions.

Historic rivalries are causing fresh tensions in the Horn of Africa, leading to concerns about regional stability.

Livestock exports from the Horn of Africa are increasing in value, with Somalia alone surpassing $1.5 billion annually, indicating potential for greater economic capture in the region.

Ongoing ethnic tensions and the unfulfilled desire for sea access in Ethiopia are making the country a powder keg, with the Tigray conflict potentially foreshadowing a larger regional war in the Horn of Africa.

Azerbaijan and Somalia have significantly deepened their ties since 2024, forming an increasingly intertwined alliance in the Horn of Africa, even as Azerbaijan's long-time ally Israel supports Somaliland.

Fears of renewed conflict in the Horn of Africa are rising as the TPLF regains control in Tigray following the election of Debretsion Gebremichael, increasing tensions with the Ethiopian federal government.

The Horn of Africa region is grappling with the complex challenge of balancing its own internal interests with the influence and demands of external actors.

Israel's Deputy Ambassador commented on the evolving dynamics in the Horn of Africa, addressing issues of Somaliland recognition and security in the Red Sea region.

An Indonesian captain and crew members have been kidnapped by Somali pirates in the treacherous waters of the Horn of Africa, with the captain's wife receiving a chilling voice note warning of the impending attack.

Three vessels have been hijacked off the coast of Somalia in the past week, raising concerns about a potential resurgence of piracy in the Horn of Africa region.

Djibouti is preparing for elections where its long-ruling leader, Guelleh, is seeking a sixth term in office. He faces no significant competition in the strategic Horn of Africa country.

Türkiye is gearing up to commence its inaugural offshore drilling operation in Somalia, with its new vessel Çağrı Bey expected to arrive in the Horn of Africa nation soon.

Regional rivalries involving Gulf and Middle Eastern countries are significantly influencing security dynamics and tensions in the Horn of Africa.

Gulf states may scale back their engagement in the Horn as security situation in the Middle...

Almost 8,000 people died or went missing last year on perilous migration routes such as across the Mediterranean and Horn of Africa, but the real toll is likely far higher as cuts in funding have hit humanitarian access and tracking of deaths, a U.N. agency said. Legal pathways for migration are shrinking, pushing more people […]

A Turkish official stated that Türkiye will not allow Israel's aggression to extend into the Horn of Africa, reiterating opposition to Israel's actions in Palestine.

Turkish President Erdogan has criticized Israel's recognition of Somaliland as 'illegal,' stating that it does not benefit Somaliland or the Horn of Africa region.