Horn of Africa

The Horn of Africa is a peninsula and geopolitical region in Northeast Africa comprising countries like Somalia, Ethiopia, and others. It's newsworthy due to a confluence of crises in early 2026. Climate change is causing extreme weather events, with droughts in some areas and devastating floods in others, as seen in Mozambique. Political instability is rife, with the UK facing criticism for its involvement in Sudan and Somalia, accused of exacerbating conflicts. Somaliland's status remains contested, highlighted by Israel's recognition of the region, which has strengthened resistance to secession and reinforced Somalia's territorial integrity. Furthermore, the region is a major migration route, with a recent tragic incident in Ethiopia where at least 22 migrants died in a road accident. These events underscore the Horn of Africa's vulnerability to climate change, political interference, and humanitarian crises, making it a region of significant international concern.