The tempo of al-Shabaab’s operations in Somalia has steadily increased, despite a dramatic escalation in U.S.-led drone strikes in Somalia. In July alone, al-Shabaab targeted the head of Somalia’s military …
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Luuq, Jubaland State, 23 October 2024 – At least 30,000 people have been displaced by ongoing clan violence in Luuq district, Jubaland State, Somalia, according to the United Nations Office for …
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Ethiopia’s Human Rights Record Remains Dire in 2024: HRW
by Horn Digestby Horn DigestAddis Ababa (Horn Digest) – Human Rights Watch (HRW) has condemned Ethiopia’s human rights situation in 2024 as “dire,” citing widespread violence, restrictions on civil liberties, and a lack of …
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President Irro Pledges Modernization of Somaliland’s Military
by Horn Digestby Horn DigestHargeisa (Horn Digest) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro has vowed to modernize the nation’s armed forces, equipping them with advanced technology and enhancing their training capabilities.During a meeting …
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Navigating the diplomatic complexities of Ethiopia’s role in shifting regional alliances
by Horn Digestby Horn DigestIn January 2024, Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Somaliland, aiming to lease part of Somaliland’s coastline for an Ethiopian naval base and a commercial port facility. Somalia …