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Horn of Africa Strategic Outlook 2027

Maritime access, interstate competition and fragile political settlements.

AfroStrategy AfroStrategy Research Unit July 28, 2026 English
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Executive Summary

The Horn of Africa enters 2027 with intensifying competition over ports, borders, security partnerships and political transitions. This report identifies the key risks and strategic variables to watch.

The Horn of Africa enters 2027 with intensifying competition over ports, borders, security partnerships and political transitions. This report identifies the key risks and strategic variables to watch.

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Key Strategic Considerations

  • Institutional capacity and implementation remain decisive.
  • Regional spillovers can be as important as domestic policy choices.
  • Financing, infrastructure and political incentives shape long-term outcomes.

What to Watch Next

Future developments should be assessed through the interaction of policy implementation, regional coordination, domestic political economy and the changing international environment.

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AfroStrategy. “Horn of Africa Strategic Outlook 2027.” AfroStrategy. July 28, 2026. https://afrostrategy.org/publication/horn-africa-strategic-outlook-2027/

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AfroStrategy (2026) ‘Horn of Africa Strategic Outlook 2027’, AfroStrategy, 28 July. Available at: https://afrostrategy.org/publication/horn-africa-strategic-outlook-2027/ (Accessed: 24 September 2026).

Vancouver

AfroStrategy. Horn of Africa Strategic Outlook 2027 [Internet]. AfroStrategy; 2026 [cited 2026 Sep 24]. Available from: https://afrostrategy.org/publication/horn-africa-strategic-outlook-2027/

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