Mike Manyibe

@MikeManyibe

Mike Manyibe is a regional journalist at the Somali Report, specialising in geopolitics, security, and foreign affairs across the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea region.

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Articles by Mike Manyibe(4)

Politics

Ethiopia Election 2026: What the Vote Reveals About Africa’s Oldest Country

As Ethiopia heads to the 2026 general election, escalating armed conflict, deep political fragmentation, and contested electoral institutions are raising critical questions about the credibility of the vote and the future of governance under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed.

June 1, 2026

SR Originals

Is Somaliland Becoming the Next Front in the Iran-Israel Conflict?

Strategically positioned along the Bab al-Mandab Strait — one of the world’s busiest maritime trade corridors — Somaliland is increasingly viewed as a potential military and logistics hub for operations aimed at countering Iran-backed Houthi attacks in the Red Sea.

May 30, 2026

Somali World

What to Know About the Stalled U.S.–Iran Talks Over a Fragile Ceasefire Deal

Washington and Tehran are attempting to build a 60-day diplomatic framework to extend a fragile ceasefire into a broader agreement, but talks remain stalled over key disputes including Iran’s nuclear program, sanctions relief, and maritime security in the Strait of Hormuz.

May 30, 2026

Diaspora

Meet Faduma Mohamed: UK Ealing’s First Hijabi Somali Woman Mayor

Faduma Mohamed arrived in Britain as an 11-year-old Somali refugee unable to speak English. Today, she has made history in the UK’s “Queen of the Suburbs,” Ealing, as the first hijab-wearing Somali woman to become Mayor .

May 30, 2026