Ethiopia Drops Red Sea Port Deal with Somaliland After Turkey’s Mediation
A high-stakes diplomatic game over access to the Red Sea reached its climax as Ethiopia abandoned its controversial port agreement
December 12, 2024Section
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Military Defeat Weakens Mogadishu’s Control Over Strategic Jubaland
Federal troops retreated from Raskamboni on December 11 after Jubaland forces captured their vehicles and weapons. Analysis from The Rio...
December 11, 2024
Tensions Rise: Jubaland, Somaliland, and Ethiopia’s Role in Somali Politics
The political situation in Somalia is increasingly tense, particularly involving the semi-autonomous regions of Jubaland and Somaliland. Both regions are...
December 6, 2024
Eritrea-Ethiopia Relations: A Fragile Peace Unravels
The once-promising reconciliation between Eritrea and Ethiopia is showing signs of strain. Recent developments suggest a return to the tense...
December 2, 2024
Trump’s Dollar Dominance Ultimatum: BRICS Nations Face 100% Tariff Threat
President-elect Donald Trump has issued a stark warning to the BRICS alliance. He threatens to impose 100% tariffs if they...
December 1, 2024
Brazilian Farm Wins World’s Best Coffee Award 2024
A coffee farm in Minas Gerais Brazil has claimed the title of world's best coffee in 2024. Fazenda Serra do...
November 25, 2024
New Somaliland President to Review Ethiopia Port Deal
Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi known as Irro has won Somaliland's presidential election with 63.92% of the votes. Coverage and analysis from...
November 19, 2024
Turkey’s BRICS Bid Falls Short: Partner Status Offered, Not Full Membership
Turkey's bid to join the BRICS group has taken an unexpected turn. The country, a long-standing NATO member, has been...
November 13, 2024
Colombia Set to Join BRICS Bank in Strategic Asian Market Move
Colombia plans to submit its formal entry letter to the BRICS Bank by mid-November 2024. Finance Minister Ricardo Bonilla announced...
November 11, 2024