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Egypt will host the leaders of Eritrea, Sudan and Somalia for talks on Sunday in the northern coastal city of El-Alamein as renewed fighting in Ethiopia and a rapidly escalating diplomatic dispute raise fears of a wider conflict across the Horn of Africa.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will take…
Egypt will host the leaders of Eritrea, Sudan and Somalia for talks on Sunday in the northern coastal city of El-Alamein as renewed fighting in Ethiopia and a rapidly escalating diplomatic dispute raise fears of a wider conflict across the Horn of Africa.
President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi will take…
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Over the last two years, Somalia’s al-Shabaab terrorists have established a relationship with Houthi rebels in Yemen — one that could alter the decades-long battle between the al-Qaida affiliate and government forces in Mogadishu.
A new report by The Century Foundation (TCF) public policy research…
Over the last two years, Somalia’s al-Shabaab terrorists have established a relationship with Houthi rebels in Yemen — one that could alter the decades-long battle between the al-Qaida affiliate and government forces in Mogadishu.
A new report by The Century Foundation (TCF) public policy research…
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Late on Sept. 3, explosions hit the Doolow residence of Mahad Abdirahman Aden, better known as Shub, a former commander of Somalia’s Custodial Corps, in an incident that has generated conflicting accounts over its cause and who was responsible.
Local media reported a number of casualties among…
Late on Sept. 3, explosions hit the Doolow residence of Mahad Abdirahman Aden, better known as Shub, a former commander of Somalia’s Custodial Corps, in an incident that has generated conflicting accounts over its cause and who was responsible.
Local media reported a number of casualties among…
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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…
