Why does the Horn of Africa matter?

Europe wants to increase its presence in the Horn of Africa, moving away from just development to focusing on security issues. But it is being accused of engaging in a great power competition. So what is driving Europe’s renewed focus in the Horn of Africa and what is it hoping to achieve there?
Guests:
Alexander Rondos
Former EU Special Representative for the Horn of Africa
Michael Woldemariam
Associate Professor at the University of Maryland
Abdullahi Boru Halakhe
Horn of Africa Analyst
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Somalia is strategically located between Africa the Arabian Gulf , the red sea and Indian Ocean states. Somalia has oil , gas , gold diamonds and rare minerals and the largest fish stock

[@patrickformert8460]

Why not say Nato that what the E.U is about and Africa's got to be careful

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I as a Somali can say that, yes Somalia does need help from international community, especially Turkey. President Erdogan and Turkey have been of immersive help and relief towards Somalia. A key contributor to its stability, hope and recovery. The US has now started to play a positive role after seeing efforts from Turkey coming to fruition. The West should use Turkey as an example. Stop wasting money on NGO's, invest directly in Somalia and start building infrastructure such as roads, ports, hospitals and Somalia's defense forces.

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Very interesting topic of discussion ❤

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Just say itand.stop betting about the bush ,it because the shorts way to Asia 2 the oil and gas root.block that and Europe is finished

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