BY THOMAS C MOUNTAIN
The latest war in Yemen, ongoing since 2015, started when the Houthi tribes in the north made a deal with former President Saleh (whose son remained head of the army under the agreement made with the Saudis to get him to vacate the Yemen Presidency) to work together to conquer all of Yemen militarily. Continue reading The Real Deal on the War in Yemen
BY NIZAR MANEK | BLOOMBERG
The Red Sea state of Eritrea may play a key role in DP World Ltd.’s plans in the Horn of Africa, where a dozen ports could be needed to service the region, Chief Executive Officer Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem said. Continue reading DP World Eyes Eritrea’s Assab and Massawa Ports after Djibouti Troubles
BY SOMALIA ERITREA MONITORING GROUP
On behalf of the Security Council Committee pursuant to resolutions 751 (1992) and 1907 (2009) concerning Somalia and Eritrea, and in accordance with paragraph 40 of Security Council resolution 2317 (2016), I, the Chair, have the honour to transmit herewith the report on Eritrea of the Monitoring Group. Continue reading No Eritrea Support to Al-Shabaab: UN Report
By Anthony Chibarirwe | The Trumpet,
The first Chinese military base abroad is nearing completion, and the new reality is beginning to sink in: The new China is assertive and militarily advanced.
After two years of media pronouncements and public relations campaigns, and after one year of construction, China’s naval base in the East African nation of Djibouti is now a reality: It will begin operations later this year. Continue reading Chinese Naval Base in Djibouti Nears Completion
By Abdi Guled | AP News,
Somalia’s breakaway northern territory of Somaliland has said the United Arab Emirates can establish a military base in its territory.
The Emirati government in January submitted a formal application seeking permission from the Somaliland government to open a military base in the port town of Berbera.
The parliament of Somaliland on Sunday approved the UAE plan. The plan is controversial and the neighboring countries of Ethiopia and Djibouti are opposed to it, according to local reports. Continue reading Somaliland Agrees to UAE Military Base
