Ethiopia, Somalia pursue reconciliation amid naval-base controversy
Ethiopia’s Defense Minister, Aisha Mohammed Mussa, arrived in Somalia on Thursday, marking the first major bilateral visit since relations soured last year over Addis Ababa’s […]
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Somalia: Puntland Authorities repel attack, blame ISIS
The Islamic State (IS) group maintains a relatively small presence in Somalia compared to the more dominant al-Qaeda-affiliated al-Shabaab. However, the United Nations has warned […]
AU-PSC: Morocco Urges Sustainable, Predictable Financing for Post-ATMIS in Somalia
Morocco underscored before the African Union’s Peace and Security Council (AU-PSC) the importance of sustainable and predictable financing for post-ATMIS (African Union Transition Mission in […]
Somalia, Ethiopia Forge Landmark Pact to Ease Regional Tensions and Ensure Sea Access
Somalia and Ethiopia have reached a significant agreement aimed at resolving a longstanding dispute involving the breakaway region of Somaliland and Ethiopia’s quest for reliable […]
Regional Power Struggle Intensifies in Somalia’s Political Landscape
Political tensions escalate in Somalia as Jubbaland state announces complete suspension of relations with the federal government, marking significant deterioration in regional stability. The diplomatic […]
At least 22 Somalis dead off Madagascar
Madagascar authorities announced on Monday November 25 that they had rescued 48 Somali nationals from two boats found adrift off the island’s coast, following the […]
Somaliland: Election Day to test democracy in a tense climate
On Wednesday, November 13, 2024, 1.2 million voters in Somaliland head to the polls, marking the fourth time that residents of this self-proclaimed Republic directly […]
Breakaway Somaliland to hold elections on 13 Nov amid regional tension
Somaliland, a self-proclaimed republic, is holding crucial presidential and parliamentary elections this Wednesday (13 November) that many of its residents hope will help the Somali […]
African leaders congratulate Trump on election victory amid looming uncertainty
Congratulatory messages from leaders all across Africa to Donald Trump on his decisive election victory have been pouring in, with some hailing the return of […]
Turkey set to begin oil exploration mission in Somalia
Turkey is set to commence its oil and gas exploration mission in Somali territorial waters following the arrival of its research vessel, *Oruc Reis*, in […]