A Bid to Impress Trump Stirs a Restive Corner of Africa by Simon Marks
Hargeisa (Hornpost) Welcome to Next Africa, a twice-weekly newsletter on where the continent stands now — and where it’s headed. Sign up here to have it delivered to your email. As Donald Trump upends the global-trade playbook, a restive corner of Africa is stirring amid efforts to impress the US president. The semi-autonomous region of […]
Editor View: Somaliland and the U.S. — Strategic Partnership or Path to Recognition?
Hargeisa (Hornpost) Recent headlines have spotlighted Somaliland’s bold diplomatic move: offering the United States a military base and access to critical minerals in exchange for official recognition. This calculated offer marks a shift in Hargeisa’s strategy — using strategic value to push for long-denied international legitimacy. But the real question remains: Is Washington ready to […]