Red Sea security

June 19, 2026

The Maritime Shipping Nightmare Returns: Gulf of Aden and Somali Coast are Under the Pirates’ Control

International maritime security agencies and companies have reported sporadic attacks on commercial vessels in the Gulf of Aden, reviving the specter of piracy after its gradual decline over the past two decades…for more details
June 9, 2026

Houthi Group Announces a Complete Block of Israeli Ships in Red Sea & European Union Takes Action to Protect Navigation

Commercial maritime navigation between East and West is holding its breath, due to the recent escalation by Houthi "Ansar Allah" group in imposing a block of Israeli ships, for fear that the ban will extend to all ships regardless of their identity, while European Union responds with defiance
June 8, 2026

A decisive Statement:The Democratic Organization of “Red Sea Afar” Warns Against Impersonation With Fake Entities & Social Media Accounts

The Democratic Organization of Red Sea Afar issued an official statement revealing attempts to impersonate it, and speak on its behalf without any authorization or right, and warned... Details
June 5, 2026

Unprecedented Milestone in 21 Years: South Sudan’s Oil Breathes a Sigh of Relief with a Record Production Jump

According to reports from the International Energy Agency, hopes are renewed in South Sudan for an economic lifeline to revive the national budget and foreign currency reserves after years of stagnation. However, the geographical challenge remains, even if production recovers, as exports will still depend on Sudanese infrastructure... For more details
May 20, 2026

Egypt is Playing with Fire by Its Foreign Minister’s Provocative Statements Against Ethiopia from Heart of Asmara

Egypt is striving to fuel the conflict between Horn of Africa countries by further narrowing crisis between neighbors Eritrea and Ethiopia, as alternative strategy after its losses regarding Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) issue after promotion to international community... Check out latest provocative statements by Egyptian Foreign Minister
May 13, 2026

Security Cooperation Between Yemen & Djibouti Strengthens Combating Smuggling in Bab Al-Mandab

As a follow-up to presidential discussions last week, during a visit by Yemeni Presidential Leadership Council Chairman Rashad al-Alimi to his Djiboutian counterpart, President Ismail Omar Guelleh, security talks began between the Yemeni and Djiboutian coast guards regarding security cooperation between the two sides in Bab al-Mandab and parts of the Red Sea, in order to combat ...
April 19, 2026

By Peace..Abiy Ahmed Calls Horn of Africa to Dialogue Regarding Ethiopia’s Right to Sea Outlet

In a televised interview, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called for dialogue and understanding among the countries of the Horn of Africa, urging Ethiopia to have access to the sea. He stated that Ethiopia deserves this right for several reasons, including...
April 11, 2026

“RSADO” Issues Distress Call for Stopping Repressive Practices of Eritrean Regime against Afar People

The Forum of the Horn Vision obtained an exclusive copy of the statement issued by Red Sea Afar Democratic Organization, in which it expressed its condemnation of the ongoing and systematic injustices perpetrated against Afar community by Eritrean regime . The statement's key points are summarized in an attached exclusive copy...
April 9, 2026

Djibouti Opens Giant Ship Repair Facility within Competitive Context of Red Sea Ports

Djibouti already possesses major international ports and logistical infrastructure in a sensitive maritime geopolitical location, and has begun to seek to achieve major investment value through ship traffic and maritime navigation services via the Red Sea route. It was imperative for it to make positive investment in the current crisis by developing the capacity of its seaports and transforming them into a more effective national resource ..