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Since Israel recognized Somaliland on December 26, 2025, Hargeisa has faced a complex equation: a rare political and diplomatic breakthrough with commercial opportunities on one hand, and potential security risks on the other. While the Port of Berbera could benefit from Israeli engagement and…
Since Israel recognized Somaliland on December 26, 2025, Hargeisa has faced a complex equation: a rare political and diplomatic breakthrough with commercial opportunities on one hand, and potential security risks on the other. While the Port of Berbera could benefit from Israeli engagement and…
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On Tuesday evening, Somalia’s police force officially announced the arrest of Ahmed Abdi Mahmoud Hurre, the Social Affairs Advisor to the President of Puntland, citing concerns over “public security.” In a statement, the federal Police Force said the suspect was detained as part of its national…
On Tuesday evening, Somalia’s police force officially announced the arrest of Ahmed Abdi Mahmoud Hurre, the Social Affairs Advisor to the President of Puntland, citing concerns over “public security.” In a statement, the federal Police Force said the suspect was detained as part of its national…
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Somalia’s prolonged constitutional deadlock, which has lasted for more than two years, has now escalated into a full-blown constitutional crisis. Over this period, the current administration led by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has been attempting to amend the provisional constitution. However,…
Somalia’s prolonged constitutional deadlock, which has lasted for more than two years, has now escalated into a full-blown constitutional crisis. Over this period, the current administration led by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has been attempting to amend the provisional constitution. However,…
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The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Monday imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and four of its senior officials, accusing Rwanda’s military of supporting an armed rebellion in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)…
The U.S. Department of the Treasury on Monday imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and four of its senior officials, accusing Rwanda’s military of supporting an armed rebellion in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).
The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC)…
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Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Sudanese government has been monitoring the entry of drones from Ethiopia into Sudan throughout February and early March, describing the incursions as “hostile acts” and a violation of national sovereignty. The ministry said the unmanned aerial vehicles…
Sudan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Sudanese government has been monitoring the entry of drones from Ethiopia into Sudan throughout February and early March, describing the incursions as “hostile acts” and a violation of national sovereignty. The ministry said the unmanned aerial vehicles…
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On Saturday, Said Abdullahi Deni, President of Puntland, invited Members of Parliament from both houses of the Federal Parliament of Somalia who represent Puntland to what the regional administration described as a “consultative meeting.” The meeting was scheduled to take place on Monday in…
On Saturday, Said Abdullahi Deni, President of Puntland, invited Members of Parliament from both houses of the Federal Parliament of Somalia who represent Puntland to what the regional administration described as a “consultative meeting.” The meeting was scheduled to take place on Monday in…
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Shipping giant Maersk, the world’s largest container carrier, has announced the suspension of all sailings through the Suez Canal and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait until further notice, reflecting escalating security risks across key Middle Eastern maritime routes. The company said it has decided to…
Shipping giant Maersk, the world’s largest container carrier, has announced the suspension of all sailings through the Suez Canal and the Bab al-Mandeb Strait until further notice, reflecting escalating security risks across key Middle Eastern maritime routes. The company said it has decided to…
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On February 28, the USA and Israel began a campaign of airstrikes and bombardment across Iran amid negotiations between the USA and Iran. The campaign began, extraordinarily, just hours after a key mediator, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Oman’s foreign minister, told Margaret Brennan of Face the…
On February 28, the USA and Israel began a campaign of airstrikes and bombardment across Iran amid negotiations between the USA and Iran. The campaign began, extraordinarily, just hours after a key mediator, Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, Oman’s foreign minister, told Margaret Brennan of Face the…
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The U.S. Embassy in Djibouti has suspended routine consular appointments and instructed staff to avoid areas near the diplomatic compound and a nearby U.S. military installation following heightened regional tensions, according to a security alert issued Sunday.
Embassy personnel have been directed…
The U.S. Embassy in Djibouti has suspended routine consular appointments and instructed staff to avoid areas near the diplomatic compound and a nearby U.S. military installation following heightened regional tensions, according to a security alert issued Sunday.
Embassy personnel have been directed…
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Since the United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran, an escalation widely viewed as a consequential turning point for regional security dynamics, the risk of wider economic and geopolitical spillover has increased across adjacent strategic corridors. The joint…
Since the United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes against Iran, an escalation widely viewed as a consequential turning point for regional security dynamics, the risk of wider economic and geopolitical spillover has increased across adjacent strategic corridors. The joint…
