Alternate Timelines

Scenarios about 'Horn of Africa'

The Horn of Africa refers to the northeastern peninsula of the African continent, primarily comprising Somalia, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Djibouti. This strategically significant region has been shaped by ancient civilizations, colonial competition, and its position controlling access to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean trade routes. In alternate history scenarios, the Horn often features as a flashpoint for different colonial outcomes, Islamic-Christian power dynamics, or as a center for alternate African empires.

What If Mogadishu Developed Without Decades of Conflict?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Somalia's capital avoided civil war and developed as a prosperous East African hub, reshaping regional dynamics and global perceptions of the Horn of Africa.

What If Somaliland Gained International Recognition?

Exploring the alternate timeline where Somaliland's declaration of independence in 1991 was formally recognized by the international community, reshaping the Horn of Africa's political landscape and creating a new democratic state.