This article provides a feature on Djibouti, describing it as a unique destination at the Horn of Africa, characterized by qat consumption, military bases, and a deep, salty, and hazy atmosphere.

Somaliland's embrace of Israel is drawing the self-declared state into a regional maelstrom, confronting it with an array of adversaries at an explosive moment in the Horn of Africa.

The African Union has appointed former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete as its high representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.

In 2025, 7,667 people died or disappeared on dangerous migration routes, including those crossing the Mediterranean and the Horn of Africa.

An analysis discusses the 'New Scramble for Horn of Africa,' highlighting the expanding footprint of global powers and Ethiopia's maritime ambitions.

Historic rivalries are causing fresh tensions in the Horn of Africa, leading to concerns about regional stability.

Djibouti is preparing for elections where its long-ruling leader, Guelleh, is seeking a sixth term in office. He faces no significant competition in the strategic Horn of Africa country.

Türkiye is gearing up to commence its inaugural offshore drilling operation in Somalia, with its new vessel Çağrı Bey expected to arrive in the Horn of Africa nation soon.

Regional rivalries involving Gulf and Middle Eastern countries are significantly influencing security dynamics and tensions in the Horn of Africa.

Gulf states may scale back their engagement in the Horn as security situation in the Middle...

Almost 8,000 people died or went missing last year on perilous migration routes such as across the Mediterranean and Horn of Africa, but the real toll is likely far higher as cuts in funding have hit humanitarian access and tracking of deaths, a U.N. agency said. Legal pathways for migration are shrinking, pushing more people […]

A Turkish official stated that Türkiye will not allow Israel's aggression to extend into the Horn of Africa, reiterating opposition to Israel's actions in Palestine.

Turkish President Erdogan has criticized Israel's recognition of Somaliland as 'illegal,' stating that it does not benefit Somaliland or the Horn of Africa region.

Djibouti built its economy on the strategy of charging rent to different military world powers.

A new conflict threatens the Horn of Africa as Ethiopia seeks access to the sea, potentially destabilizing the region despite previous peace efforts with Eritrea.

A new analysis explores how converging geopolitics, including insurgency, international recognition, and expanding rivalries, are reshaping the future of the Horn of Africa region.

A commentary discusses how Djibouti's 'rentier' economic model may struggle to adapt to the evolving maritime pivot in the Horn of Africa region.

Burhanettin Duran, Head of Communications for the Turkish Presidency, stated that Turkey strongly opposes Israeli actions in Palestine and the region, vowing not to allow its aggression to spread to the Horn of Africa.

An analysis suggests Turkey believes it has transitioned from a crisis-driver to a Gaza stabilizer, significantly increasing its influence across the Horn of Africa, Eastern Mediterranean, Syria, and Iraq.

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan stated that Israel’s recognition of Somaliland would not benefit Somaliland or the Horn of Africa, reiterating concerns about regional stability.