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Israel, Somaliland and the Horn

hschaub — Thursday, February 19, 2026 - 11:34

This week on The Horn, Alan speaks with Asher Lubotzky, senior research fellow at the Israel-Africa Relations Institute, to discuss what lies behind Israel’s recognition of Somaliland and how it connects with wider regional politics.

Gulf Tensions Spill into Somalia as Mogadishu Snubs UAE

emactaggart — Friday, January 16, 2026 - 14:56

Crisis Group expert Omar Mahmood explains the reasons behind Mogadishu’s rupture with Abu Dhabi and its worrying implications for Somalia

Retooling the Trump Administration’s Somalia Policy

emactaggart — Friday, October 24, 2025 - 11:36

For years, the U.S. has backstopped the Somali federal government’s campaign against Al-Shabaab’s insurgency, even as frustration with Mogadishu grew in Washington. With a policy review reportedly pending, Washington should consider how to resolve this longstanding dilemma.

Somaliland’s Moment?

hschaub — Thursday, June 19, 2025 - 17:08

This week on The Horn, Alan speaks with Guleid Ahmed Jama, a lawyer and political commentator based in Hargeisa, about Somaliland’s push for recognition as it navigates regional turmoil and an increasingly polarised world.

Somaliland’s Peaceful Handover Withstands Neighbourhood Strains

scavrel — Wednesday, December 11, 2024 - 00:00

Somaliland reinforced its reputation as one of the Horn of Africa’s stronger democracies by staging a successful presidential election and ushering in a peaceful transfer of power. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Omar Mahmood explains the challenges facing the new administration.

The Stakes in the Ethiopia-Somaliland Deal

gmangoni — Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 11:32

A preliminary agreement with Somaliland giving landlocked Ethiopia access to the Gulf of Aden has heightened tensions in the Horn of Africa, a region already in turmoil. In this Q&A, Crisis Group experts explain the implications of the controversial accord.

Somalia, Somaliland and the Explosive Port Deal

gmangoni — Wednesday, February 7, 2024 - 15:27

This week on The Horn, Alan speaks with Omar Mahmood, Crisis Group's Senior Analyst for Eastern Africa, about the implications for Somalia of a possible port deal between Ethiopia and Somaliland and the risks of an escalation in regional tensions.

On the Horizon: October 2023-March 2024

tfuertes — Wednesday, October 18, 2023 - 11:58

This edition includes entries on Bangladesh, DR Congo, Ethiopia and Somaliland, offering a snapshot into emergent conflicts and crises in the next three to six months in a clear, accessible format, identifying triggers, key dates to watch and potential behaviour of conflict actors, to support global conflict prevention efforts.

Time for Somaliland and the Dhulbahante to Talk

tfuertes — Friday, May 19, 2023 - 17:45

Somaliland’s army and Dhulbahante militias are fighting for control of the town of Las Anod. The Dhulbahante want to join Somalia rather than be part of Somaliland’s state-building project. The two sides should agree to a ceasefire and prepare for overdue talks on the Dhulbahante’s administrative status.