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HEAR THIS: Egyptian Naval Vessel Supplies Additional Weaponry to Somalia Amid Rising Strain with Ethiopia
Tanzanian cops nab a bunch of top opposition brass to scuttle an anti-government demo. Meanwhile in Guinea Conakry, authorities have re-captured a central figure linked to the brutal stadium massacre of 2009.
Senegal is realigning its political landscape as it gears up for legislative elections set for November 17. Across in South Sudan, some lawyers are contesting the legality of the transitional government extending its term by two years.
In Mauritania, demonstrators are urging the UN to enforce human rights…
Egypt Supplies Additional Arms to Somalia as Ethiopian Tensions Escalate
The shipment reinforces "Egypt's lasting commitment to bolstering Somalia's national capabilities, aligning with the Somali people's aspirations for security, stability, and development," the ministry stated in its declaration.
Back in August, Egypt dispatched its first batch of military aid to Somalia in over forty years.
This year, the relationship between Egypt and Somalia has strengthened, largely due to their mutual suspicion of Ethiopia. This led Cairo to send multiple plane loads of weapons to Mogadishu, Somalia's…
Somalia Deepens Relations with Egypt and Eritrea During UNGA Side Meeting
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi recently engaged in diplomatic talks with Egypt and Eritrea during the UNGA, aiming to fortify alliances amid escalating regional tensions with Ethiopia.
North Western State of Somalia—a territory that has proclaimed independence—sits at the epicenter of ongoing diplomatic strife between Somalia and Ethiopia. Despite its lack of international recognition, North Western State of Somalia's prime position along the Gulf of Aden captures the interest of regional…
Egypt Calls for Stability in Somalia Amid Rising Tensions Between Ethiopia and Northeastern State
The Egyptian Foreign Minister met with the US Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa in Washington. (Egyptian Foreign Ministry)
Tensions have flared as Ethiopia has reportedly dispatched a "shipment of ammunition" to the Northeastern State region in northern Somalia, much to the dismay of Mogadishu, which has denounced it as a "serious violation" of its sovereignty.
On the flip side, Egypt has urged for the stabilization of Somalia and a strong respect for its territorial borders.
Experts caution that Ethiopia’s actions…
Kenya’s Foreign Exchange Reserves Climb to $7.85 Billion
Kenya's foreign exchange reserves have hit an all-time peak of $7.85 billion as of Thursday, notching up gains for the third week in a row, according to the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) in its latest financial market update unveiled on Friday evening.Folks gather at the International Floriculture Trade Expo in Nairobi, Kenya, on June 5, 2024. (Photo by John Okoyo/Xinhua)Kenya's foreign exchange reserves have hit an all-time peak of $7.85 billion as of Thursday, notching up gains for the third week in a row, according to the…
Kenya Plans to Deploy an Additional 600 Police Officers to Haiti
President William Ruto has assured Kenyan police officers stationed in Haiti that he is striving to secure superior equipment for them.Kenya is set to dispatch an additional 600 officers to Haiti in the upcoming weeks to combat the gangs that have taken control of much of Port-au-Prince and its neighboring regions.With this forthcoming group, the total number of Kenyan officers assigned since June to support Haiti's struggling police force will reach 1,000.During his visit to the Caribbean nation, President Ruto conveyed his…
Kenyan Drug Manufacturer Celebrates its Inaugural Export to Somalia
The director of SQUARE Pharmaceuticals Kenya EPZ Ltd, Dr. Iruki Kailemia, announced the company's inaugural export, highlighting that it will bolster trust among doctors and pharmacists in the quality of locally-produced pharmaceuticals.
"Today, we mark a significant achievement with this flag-off ceremony, commemorating the pioneering export from our manufacturing facility in Athi River, EPZ, Kenya," said Kailemia.
Dr. Kailemia shared these thoughts during the event held at the company’s factory within the Export…
Somalia Should Steer Clear of Ethiopia-Egypt Dispute, Urges GAD Deputy Executive Secretary
Mogadishu (AX) – Mohamed Abdi Ware, Deputy Executive Secretary of the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD), declared that Somalia has zero interest in picking sides between Ethiopia and Egypt in their heated clash over the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).During a recent IGAD delegation's visit to Mogadishu, Ware underscored that the rift between Ethiopia and Egypt spells looming danger for the Horn of Africa’s stability and threatens the very survival of the Somali government."Ethiopia and Egypt aren't…
VIDEO: U.S. Ambassador from Djibouti, Doualeh, outlines strategies to ease tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia
Djibouti’s US Ambassador Doualeh outlines plans to defuse tensions between Ethiopia and Somalia
Ethiopia's move sparked outrage in Mogadishu, which accused Addis Ababa of breaching its sovereignty, leading to a diplomatic fracas.
In a chat with VOA's Peter Clottey, Ambassador Mohamed Siad Doualeh expressed optimism, stating that Djibouti's proposal could help mellow down the tensions between Mogadishu and Addis Ababa.
Somalia Blames Ethiopia for Smuggling Weapons into Northeastern State
FILE - A collection of weapons showcased in Mogadishu after a security raid. Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali Federal Government has come down hard on Ethiopia, accusing it of illicitly slipping weapons into Northeastern State—a move they believe jeopardizes national security and tramples over Somalia's sovereignty.Friday saw the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation release a statement claiming two trucks brimming with weaponry crossed into Northeastern State from Ethiopia sans any diplomatic heads-up or…