Horn of Africa 4 articles

A clear reading of Horn of Africa starts with the strategic geography linking the Red Sea, Ethiopia, Somalia, Eritrea and Djibouti. The most important recurring dimensions are ports, trade corridors, maritime security, state-building, interstate diplomacy, conflict, drought, pastoral economies and regional power competition. It differs from East Africa because the emphasis instead falls on centring Red Sea geopolitics, port access and security dynamics rather than EAC-led economic integration.

Governance

IMF tells South Sudan to cut spending as Sudan war hits economy

October 7, 2026, 3:49 PM

The IMF is pushing South Sudan to freeze non-essential spending and speed up reforms. Sudan’s war is driving up prices and deepening the crisis.

Politics

Somaliland ramps up push to control airspace and border entry

October 7, 2026, 7:35 PM

Somaliland is stepping up its bid to take charge of its airspace and border entry, openly challenging Somalia’s authority and pressing ahead with its own state functions.

Economy

Ethiopia launches regular dollar auctions to steady foreign exchange market

October 7, 2026, 10:32 PM

Ethiopia’s central bank is shaking up the foreign exchange market with scheduled USD 125 million auctions. Banks and businesses now get a clearer shot at hard currency.

Climate & Energy

Socioeconomic barriers stall biogas adoption among Ethiopian farm households

October 7, 2026, 3:49 PM

Biogas still struggles to catch on in rural Northern Ethiopia. New research shows social, economic, and behavioral hurdles are blocking the energy shift.