
Simon Marks
Bloomberg East Africa reporter providing on-the-ground reporting and analysis about Somaliland, regional politics, and security developments in the Horn of Africa.
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Mar 19, 2026 • 15min
Is Somaliland Israel’s New Foothold Against Houthis?
Ethan Bronner, Bloomberg’s Israel bureau chief, analyzes Israeli strategic moves in the Red Sea. Simon Marks, Bloomberg East Africa reporter, reports from Somaliland on politics and security. They discuss Israel’s rationale for recognizing Somaliland. They explore possible base sites, regional pushback, and how this shifts strategic calculations in the Horn of Africa.

Feb 19, 2026 • 18min
Is Ethiopia On the Brink of War?
Kjetil Tronvoll, a Horn of Africa scholar, and Simon Marks, an East Africa reporter, unpack troop buildups near Tigray. They discuss reasons Eritrea was left out of the Pretoria deal. They explore Ethiopia’s push for Red Sea access and shifting Tigrayan alliances. They map regional proxy ties and the risk of wider spillover across the Horn.


