Archive for the ‘Djibouti’ Category

Shifting Alliances Put Horn of Africa On Edge

Via Diplomatic Courier, a report on the shifting alliances putting the Horn of Africa on edge: In a significant diplomatic shift in the Horn of Africa, the leaders of Egypt, Somalia, and Eritrea convened in Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, on 10 October 2024. As their discussions centered on forming an alliance that could include […]

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Djibouti’s Alleged Ties to Iranian Proxies Stir Global Concerns Amid Red Sea Crisis

Via Modern Diplomacy, a report on Djibouti’s support for Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and other Iranian-backed actors: Djibouti, a small but strategically significant country located at the southern entrance of the Red Sea, has been drawing attention over its support for Hamas, Hezbollah, the Houthis, and other Iranian-backed actors. Given its strategic location as a […]

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Djibouti to Offer Ethiopia Exclusive Port

Via Kenyan Wall Street, a report that Djibouti plans to offer Ethiopia an exclusive port space: In a move that might ease simmering tensions in the Horn of Africa, Djibouti has disclosed that it is planning to offer Ethiopia “100% access” to the Tadjoura port. The access would see Ethiopia directly manage the port, Djibouti’s […]

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Can An Egypt-Led Alliance Block Ethiopia’s Efforts To Secure Sea Access?

Via the Addis Standard, commentary on the potential for an Egypt-led alliance stand in Ethiopia’s way of securing access to the sea: For scholars in the field of political science and international relations, the international realm is basically the realm of balance of power, where states continuously struggle for much power and sustainable peace. The […]

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How Djibouti Became East Africa’s Internet Hub

Via the East African, a report on howDjibouti became region’s internet hub: Djibouti’s status as the only country in Africa where China has an overseas military base appears to have brought other benefits. Massive Chinese ICT investment in Djibouti has helped the country become the region’s digital hub, overtaking economic powerhouses Ethiopia and Kenya. A […]

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The Horn Of Africa States: The Battle Of Corridors And Impact On Region

Via Eurasia Review, commentary on the the impact of the global battle of corridors on Horn of Africa states: They say and it has been proven, many times over, that history ryhmes. The world works in cycles – time, climate, wars, even financial markets. Nomads know when to move from one area to another and […]

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