Horn of Africa
When you hear Horn of Africa, a volatile peninsula in northeastern Africa that includes Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti. Also known as the Somali Peninsula, it's a place where ancient trade routes meet modern crises, and where climate shocks and political instability collide. This isn’t just a geographic label—it’s a living, breathing zone of struggle and survival. Millions here live with the daily reality of food shortages, armed conflict, and displacement, while global powers scramble for influence along its coastlines.
The Horn of Africa isn’t defined by one issue—it’s shaped by many. Ethiopia, a regional powerhouse with a complex federal system and deep ethnic tensions, has seen internal wars spill across borders. Somalia, a nation rebuilding after decades of civil war and extremist rule, remains a focal point for international aid and counterterrorism efforts. Meanwhile, Djibouti, a tiny country hosting military bases from the U.S., China, and France, sits at the crossroads of global power plays. These places aren’t isolated. What happens in Mogadishu echoes in Nairobi. What happens in Addis Ababa affects the Red Sea shipping lanes. And when drought hits the Somali countryside, global food prices rise.
What ties these stories together isn’t just geography—it’s human resilience. From farmers in northern Kenya adapting to failed rains, to young journalists in Harar documenting corruption, to fishermen along the Gulf of Aden risking their lives to survive, the people here are more than headlines. The news below covers how these tensions play out on the world stage—like when regional leaders clash over water rights, when foreign powers back opposing sides in local wars, or when a single red card in a rugby match in Italy becomes a symbol of how far-reaching these connections truly are. You’ll find reports on diplomatic boycotts, military movements, and quiet acts of survival—all rooted in this one critical corner of the world. This isn’t distant news. It’s the kind of news that shapes migration, markets, and global security. What happens here doesn’t stay here.
