Mr Mohanasakthivel J is a Research Analyst in the ALACUN Centre at the Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (MP-IDSA), New Delhi.
Ethiopia's foreign policy priorities in the Horn of Africa on maritime access and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam have fuelled tensions with both Somalia and Egypt.
On 1 January 2024, Ethiopia and Somaliland signed a landmark agreement granting Ethiopia access to the Red Sea through a 20-kilometer strip of Somaliland coastline, enabling the construction of a naval base for 50 years. In return, Somaliland is set to receive shares in Ethiopian Airlines and formal recognition as an independent state. This deal aims to alleviate Ethiopia's reliance on the Port of Djibouti, which handles 95% of its trade but presents logistical and cost challenges.
KERSTIN BREE CARLSON, THE JUSTICE LABORATORY: INTERNATIONAL LAW IN AFRICA, USA, BROOKINGS INSTITUTION, 2022, 178 pp.
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Kerstin Bree Carlson’s “The Justice Laboratory: International Law in Africa” provides a profound exploration of Sub-Saharan Africa as a significant case study in the realm of international criminal law (ICL). At the heart of Carlson’s study is how international law has been utilised and its effectiveness in addressing and mitigating political violence in African nations.
Israel-Hamas conflict escalated significantly with Hamas launching an offensive against Israel, causing over 1300 deaths and a severe hostage crisis. This marked a major intensification in the longstanding conflict. The African Union attributed the violence to Israel's denial of Palestinian rights, while African nations responded variably. Some aligned with Israel, others with Palestine, and several remained neutral. Diplomatic relations with Israel, influenced by historical and developmental ties, were evident in the varied UN voting patterns.
Haiti’s plight underscores the urgent need for a unified international response, with the need for the United States to play a pivotal role in fostering collaboration and implementing sustainable solutions.
The Economic Community of West African States has encountered significant challenges in its efforts to address the recent spate of military coups that have destabilised the region.
Rising Tensions in the Horn: Ethiopia, Egypt and Somalia on a Collision Course
Ethiopia's foreign policy priorities in the Horn of Africa on maritime access and the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam have fuelled tensions with both Somalia and Egypt.