Thursday 13 August 2026
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Renewed fighting in western Tigray has intensified fears of a return to large-scale conflict between Ethiopia’s federal government and Tigrayan forces. The clashes began near Shererina, close to Sheraro and the Sudanese border, and represent one of the gravest challenges to the Pretoria peace…
Renewed fighting in western Tigray has intensified fears of a return to large-scale conflict between Ethiopia’s federal government and Tigrayan forces. The clashes began near Shererina, close to Sheraro and the Sudanese border, and represent one of the gravest challenges to the Pretoria peace…
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African Union troop-contributing countries agreed on Friday to seek 18 to 24 months of uninterrupted international support for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), saying the transition is necessary to strengthen Somalia's security forces and ensure an orderly…
African Union troop-contributing countries agreed on Friday to seek 18 to 24 months of uninterrupted international support for the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), saying the transition is necessary to strengthen Somalia's security forces and ensure an orderly…
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The Somali Future Council (SFC) has called on countries contributing troops to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) to prioritize a comprehensive political settlement, arguing that lasting security cannot be achieved without resolving the country's ongoing…
The Somali Future Council (SFC) has called on countries contributing troops to the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) to prioritize a comprehensive political settlement, arguing that lasting security cannot be achieved without resolving the country's ongoing…
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The Sudanese army has made one of its most significant advances in Kordofan this year, saying it has recaptured the towns of Bara, Umm Sayala and Jabra al-Sheikh following a large-scale offensive.
The operation was carried out by the Sudanese Armed Forces with support from the Joint Force of allied…
The Sudanese army has made one of its most significant advances in Kordofan this year, saying it has recaptured the towns of Bara, Umm Sayala and Jabra al-Sheikh following a large-scale offensive.
The operation was carried out by the Sudanese Armed Forces with support from the Joint Force of allied…
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The 19th edition of the Hargeisa International Book Fair opened on Saturday, bringing together writers, academics, artists and government officials for six days of discussions, literary events and cultural performances under the theme “Continuity.” This year's guest country is Eswatini.
The opening…
The 19th edition of the Hargeisa International Book Fair opened on Saturday, bringing together writers, academics, artists and government officials for six days of discussions, literary events and cultural performances under the theme “Continuity.” This year's guest country is Eswatini.
The opening…
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A Reuters investigation has identified links between companies controlled by Steven Shaulis, a former member of the U.S. Army Special Forces, commonly known as the Green Berets, and a network of aircraft and logistics firms involved in supply routes serving areas controlled by Sudan’s Rapid Support…
A Reuters investigation has identified links between companies controlled by Steven Shaulis, a former member of the U.S. Army Special Forces, commonly known as the Green Berets, and a network of aircraft and logistics firms involved in supply routes serving areas controlled by Sudan’s Rapid Support…
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Five leading famine, conflict and humanitarian specialists have warned that the Greater Horn of Africa could descend into a major regional emergency during the second half of 2026 and into 2027. They say a strengthening El Niño, disruptions to food and fertiliser markets, epidemic threats and…
Five leading famine, conflict and humanitarian specialists have warned that the Greater Horn of Africa could descend into a major regional emergency during the second half of 2026 and into 2027. They say a strengthening El Niño, disruptions to food and fertiliser markets, epidemic threats and…
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The International Criminal Court says it has made a significant breakthrough in its investigation into alleged atrocities committed during the war in Sudan, identifying evidence that could connect senior Rapid Support Forces commanders to war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur.
ICC Deputy…
The International Criminal Court says it has made a significant breakthrough in its investigation into alleged atrocities committed during the war in Sudan, identifying evidence that could connect senior Rapid Support Forces commanders to war crimes and crimes against humanity in Darfur.
ICC Deputy…
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has accused forces in the northern Tigray region of carrying out daily provocations that he said could trigger renewed war, while defending the 2022 Pretoria Agreement that ended two years of conflict between the federal government and Tigrayan forces.
Addressing…
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has accused forces in the northern Tigray region of carrying out daily provocations that he said could trigger renewed war, while defending the 2022 Pretoria Agreement that ended two years of conflict between the federal government and Tigrayan forces.
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Last week, Reuters reported that the United States had informed the African Union (AU) that it would no longer support United Nations-funded logistical assistance for the AU Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) beyond the end of 2026. Although Washington does not oppose renewing…
Last week, Reuters reported that the United States had informed the African Union (AU) that it would no longer support United Nations-funded logistical assistance for the AU Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) beyond the end of 2026. Although Washington does not oppose renewing…
