Africa: UN Warns of Growing Houthi-Al-Shabaab Alliance in Horn of Africa: [Shabelle] Mogadishu, May 30, 2025 -- The United Nations has raised alarm over a deepening security threat in the Horn of Africa, warning of increased cooperation between Yemen's Houthi rebels and Somalia's Al-Shabaab insurgents. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TL44pW #Africa #UN #Houthi #AlShabaab #HornOfAfrica

The death of #GeneralMorgan, the "#ButcherOfHargeisa," sparks outrage and reflection on #Justice for the #IsaaqGenocide. His passing without accountability underscores the urgent need for transitional justice in the #HornOfAfrica. #Somaliland

https://saxafimedia.com/death-morgan-butcher-of-hargeisa-isaaq-genocide/

Africa: Horn of Africa Health Ministers Commit to Bolster Polio Eradication Efforts: [WHO-AFRO] Brazzaville/Cairo/Geneva -- For nearly a decade, the Horn of Africa has battled persistent outbreaks of variant poliovirus. Low immunity in children and unmonitored population movement have fuelled poliovirus spread. At a programmatic level, the lack of access to children living in insecure areas,… http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TL1ggz #PolioEradication #HornOfAfrica #HealthMinisters #PublicHealth #Immunization

Africa: World Hunger Day - Drought Driving Hunger and Desperation in the Horn of Africa: [IFRC] As wells dry up, grazing lands shrink and cattle die, villagers in Somaliland and Puntland are facing a dire situation. The IFRC and the Somali Red Crescent have teamed up to responding with urgent, life-saving support. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TL1gbk #WorldHungerDay #HungerAwareness #DroughtCrisis #HornOfAfrica #Somaliland

#Somaliland & #Philippines form naval partnership to boost #MaritimeSecurity in the #HornOfAfrica. Collaboration includes joint training & intel sharing to combat piracy & illegal fishing in vital shipping lanes.

https://saxafimedia.com/somaliland-philippines-naval-partnership-horn/

President @Abdirahmanirro's #Djibouti visit signals a push to mend strained ties with a key #RedSea neighbor after the #Ethiopia MoU fallout. Acknowledging past tensions, #Somaliland seeks to reset relations despite persistent strategic differences. #HornofAfrica

https://saxafimedia.com/irro-djibouti-keep-enemies-closer/

#Somaliland President @Abdirahmanirro's #Djibouti visit: Red carpet diplomacy or strategic maneuvering amidst port competition & quest for recognition? Regional tensions tested. A genuine partnership requires more than diplomatic smiles. #HornOfAfrica

https://saxafimedia.com/strategic-maneuvering-somaliland-presidents/

Africa: Civilians Face Humanitarian Disaster in Great Lakes, Horn of Africa Conflicts: [IPS] Kampala -- Political instability and conflicts in the Great Lakes, the Horn of Africa, Sudan, and South Sudan have led to massive displacements and civilian suffering, and because the whole region is in crisis, the civilian population has few places to find refuge. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TKvPPg #HumanitarianCrisis #Africa #GreatLakes #HornOfAfrica #Sudan

New analysis: Could #Washington offer #Somaliland #Recognition in exchange for a military foothold in #Berbera? Menna Salah, Egyptian Researcher in African Affairs, explores the potential strategic shift in the #HornofAfrica. #Geopolitics

https://saxafimedia.com/us-strategy-horn-potential-recognition-somaliland/

#Somaliland seeks #US recognition, targeting @realDonaldTrump's "dealmaker" reputation. Despite lacking international #recognition, SL offers stability & economic potential. Experts debate if recognizing SL would benefit US interests in the #HornOfAfrica.

https://saxafimedia.com/somaliland-targets-trump-us-recognition/

New policy brief by @DucharmeJackie: A #Somaliland base offers a strategic alternative to #Djibouti for bolstering #USA power in the #HornOfAfrica amid #RedSea threats & growing competition. Read more on reinforcing U.S. interests in this vital region.

https://saxafimedia.com/reinforcing-u-s-power-horn-case-base-somaliland/

#Djibouti walks a tightrope in 2025—balancing neutrality amid #RedSea tensions, #Ethiopia’s maritime pivot, & rising debt risks. With #France’s renewed military presence & reliance on sovereign-led investments, can it sustain its strategic edge #Somaliland #Geopolitics #HornOfAfrica

https://saxafimedia.com/djibouti-walk-neutrality-red-sea-debt-risks/

#Djibouti intensifies crackdown on undocumented #Ethiopian #migrants, forcing long-term residents to leave. Meanwhile, #Cairo & DJ sign #energy deal, raising questions on regional dynamics. #Ethiopia’s trade reliance on DJ adds complexity. #Somaliland #HornOfAfrica #Migration #EnergySecurity

https://saxafimedia.com/djibouti-cracks-down-ethiopian-migrants/

A Map🗺️ showing Land cover of Ethiopia for year 2023 🇪🇹,Dataset from Earthmap (Esri Land cover 10m) #Ethiopia #HornofAfrica #Africa #geospatial #gischat #dataviz #render #qgis #blender #b3d

Analyst @ShaqaleZak argues a #Trump 2.0 admin could be a "breakthrough" for #Somaliland's recognition, citing #Geostrategic advantages & potential to counter #China's influence in the #HornOfAfrica. #Africa #USElections #Geopolitics

https://saxafimedia.com/debating-trump-2-0-africa-somaliland/

Reports on #Somalia's new entry ban for #Taiwan passports fail to explain Taiwan's advice against citizens visiting #defacto independent #Somaliland too. Missing piece: Per UN's #ICAO, Somaliland airspace (but not airports, land borders) falls under #Mogadishu air traffic control.

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East Africa: Horn of Africa to Be Wetter Than Usual From May to July, Says ICPAC: [ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Most parts of the Horn of Africa are expected to be wetter than usual between May and July 2025, the Climate Prediction and Applications Center (ICPAC) of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), an East African bloc, said Tuesday in its latest forecast. http://newsfeed.facilit8.network/TKSST8 #EastAfrica #HornOfAfrica #ClimateChange #WeatherForecast #ICPAC

New analysis: #Türkiye's evolving role in the Horn of Africa, particularly regarding #Somaliland, is under scrutiny. Examining Ankara's economic & geopolitical motivations in the region. @GuledWiliq #HornOfAfrica #Geopolitics @gus__anderson

https://saxafimedia.com/a-new-protectorate-turkiye-in-the-horn-of-africa/

@dailyeurotimes's podcast explores the case for #Somaliland's independence with @GuledWiliq. Examining historical context, legal perspectives, & state-building efforts since 1991. @gus__anderson #HornofAfrica #Geopolitics

https://saxafimedia.com/unrecognized-independence-somaliland-case/

"Historic visit or political maneuver? #Somalia's PM @HamzaAbdiBarre's trip to #LasAnod sparks mixed reactions. While it highlights national unity efforts, tensions with #Somaliland & internal federal dynamics loom large. #HornOfAfrica

https://saxafimedia.com/painting-las-anod-blue/