Blen Mamo Diriba

Executive Director @HornReview| Bachelor of Laws, MSc International Security & Global Governance @LondonU

[Blen Mamo Diriba @_PoliticsAddict]

How the United States and China Limit, Rather than Resolve, Conflict in Iran and the Horn of Africa

My latest analysis on Trump's China visit and its broader regional implications to the Horn of Africa, published in @meforum.

https://t.co/JHePNRI0LV

[Horn Review @HornReview]

The Beni Halba–Salamat War and the Coming Fracture of Sudan's RSF Coalition

By Surafel Tesfaye

https://t.co/QRG5duDGUq

[Horn Review @HornReview]

Gold, Mobility, and the Reordering of Power in the Sahel

By Rebecca Mulugeta

https://t.co/Yd9Iy8hMDH

[Horn Review @HornReview]

The Logistics of Hegemony and the Fragmentation of the Horn

By Makda Girma

https://t.co/y9XKby7QPU

[Horn Review @HornReview]

Historical Factors and the Persistence of Fragility in South Sudan

By Rebecca Mulugeta

https://t.co/KArxyo8wt4

[Horn Review @HornReview]

Horn Review Monthly Publication: 27th Edition, June 2026

A structural assessment of Ethiopia's 7th General Election, the Cairo-SAF-Asmara axis, & the complex political economies of the Horn of Africa.

Access the full edition here:

https://t.co/sJQhmDgiuN

[Horn Review @HornReview]

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[Horn Review @HornReview]

Ethiopia and Egypt in Washington’s Foreign Policy Architecture

By Blen Mamo (@_PoliticsAddict)

https://t.co/8tX7oyCsC9

[The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia 🇪🇹 @MFAEthiopia]

Africa in a Fractured World, an op-ed authored by Foreign Minister @GHessebon, examines how geopolitical rivalry is reshaping trade, investment, and security, and how Africa should navigate a rapidly changing global order by turning emerging competition into an advantage.

He argues that geopolitics is increasingly shaping global engagement, gradually redefining how states interact economically and politically. In this context, African countries, he notes, can leverage their resources to craft stronger and more strategic partnerships if used effectively.

The article also highlights Ethiopia’s experience, stating: “Ethiopia has adapted its model to emerging and evolving realities, diversified the pivots of economic growth, implemented bold economic reforms, and mobilized domestic resources.”

https://t.co/Q3Dmislgds

[Ambassador Nebiat Getachew Assegid @AmbNebiatG]

Africa in a Fractured World.
Geopolitical rivalry is forcing a rethink of trade, investment, and security
By Dr.GEDION TIMOTHEWOS, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ethiopia @GHessebon

https://t.co/byodcMINr6

[Adwa Defense, Intelligence & Strategic Studies @AdwaDefStrategy]

A two-day conference beginning Wednesday in Addis Ababa will bring together, for the first time, factions aligned with SAF and groups supportive of the RSF, as Sudanese political groups confirmed participation in a diplomatic summit organized under the international five-party mechanism to launch a Sudanese-led dialogue process.
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[Horn Review @HornReview]

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[Horn Review @HornReview]

Ethiopia-Based Think Tank 'Horn Review': Sudan As A Strategic Issue For Ethiopia, Not Just A Neighboring Conflict

@MEMRIReports https://t.co/xJABoYklkj

[MEMRI @MEMRIReports]

#Ethiopia-Based Think Tank 'Horn Review': #Sudan As A Strategic Issue For Ethiopia, Not Just A Neighboring Conflict - Report & audio here https://t.co/ArJdjwoZmC #MEMRI

[Blen Mamo Diriba @_PoliticsAddict]

What Does the Iran War Mean for Djibouti’s Future Strategy?

My latest analysis published by @meforum
https://t.co/bPjzedTXxb

[The Africa Report @TheAfricaReport]

Seizing Sudan’s convergence moment: Why the Addis consultations are crucial https://t.co/Ri90vucFRV

[Horn Review @HornReview]

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[Horn Review @HornReview]

Exploring the intersections of global systemic crises, Blen Mamo dissects the four pillars of the meta‑crisis & interrogates Ethiopia’s strategic posture, offering insights into the nation’s capacity for resilient & durable statecraft. Dowload PDF below.
https://t.co/i8OZUPHQO2

[Horn Review @HornReview]

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[Institute of Foreign Affairs - IFA @ifa_ethiopia]

Must-read analysis ahead of the 2026 election: "Election 2026: The State Abiy Ahmed Inherited and the Nation He Is Building" by Blen Mamo (@_PoliticsAddict) @HornReview

Key takeaways:
* Abiy inherited a structurally exhausted ethno-federal system facing deep legitimacy crisis, fiscal strain & elite fragmentation.

* His project is a high-stakes dual transformation: political liberalization + rebuilding a more centralized, civic-national state.

* Shift from ethnic-segmented politics to civic nationalism, digital modernization, developmental resilience & assertive foreign policy.

* Despite conflicts, shocks & resistance, Ethiopia is undergoing a foundational rupture toward a new state form. A nuanced look at the inherited constraints and the ambitious nation-building underway.

Full article
https://t.co/SkYO3x0N4o #Ethiopia #Election2026

[Ethiopian Investment Commission (EIC) @EthioInvestment]

The Ethiopian Investment Commission announced that the Ethiopian Investment Board has approved opening the freight forwarding sector to foreign investors, aiming to modernize logistics services, attract investment, and enhance sector competitiveness. #Ethiopia #Investment