African Link Magazine

  On June 24, 2024, Somalia's Ambassador to the United Nations, Abukar Dahir Osman, raised concerns at the UN Security Council meeting. He accused Ethiopian forces of unlawfully entering Somali territory, specifically the Hiiraan region, without proper authorization. These incursions reportedly led to confrontations with local Somali security forces. Keep reading this article to know everything you must know about the situation. Strained Relations This latest incident comes amidst a period of souring diplomatic relations  between the two Horn of Africa nations. The primary point of contention is a January 2024 agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland , a self-declared republic in northern Somalia. Somalia views this agreement, which gives a military base and coastline access to Ethiopia in Somaliland, as a violation of its territorial integrity. Security Concerns Somalia is grappling with the ongoing threat of the militant group al-Shabaab. The ATMIS (African Union Transition...

  Saint-Louis, the historic city in northern Senegal nicknamed the "Venice of Africa" for its charming canals and colonial architecture, is facing a dire threat: rising sea levels. The very waters that once gave the city its unique character now threaten to swallow it whole. Climate change is causing the Atlantic Ocean to rise, inching closer to the island city every year. This, combined with coastal erosion, is putting immense pressure on Saint-Louis' infrastructure and displacing residents. Here’s what you need to know: A City Built on Water, Now Battling the Waves Saint-Louis, founded in the 17th century by the French, sits precariously on a thin peninsula between the Senegal River and the Atlantic Ocean. Its colorful buildings with intricate balconies line narrow waterways, reminiscent of its European counterpart. However, unlike Venice, which has implemented extensive flood protection measures, Saint-Louis struggles to keep the rising tide at bay. A 2014 study by the...