How social media is fueling geopolitical tensions in the Horn of Africa

Conflict between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Somalia has found a new battleground — social media

Originally published on Global Voices

Screenshot from the YouTube video, ‘Why Egypt and Somalia are Teaming Up Against Ethiopia‘ by TLDR News Global. Fair use.

In the Horn of Africa, where fragile political alliances and military tensions are the norm, conflict between Ethiopia, Egypt, and Somalia has found a new battleground: social media. Platforms like TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and...