East-Africa
US to lift Eritrea sanctions as Red Sea tensions shift alliances
Wednesday May 6, 2026 The United States is preparing to lift sanctions on Eritrea, according to an internal US government document reviewed…
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Somalia
examines institutional weakness and political practice in Somalia
By Mahad CamalTuesday May 5, 2026 Jurist and DirectorBackground in Conflict Studies Somalia’s political reality can be read most clearly when one…
Somalia
Hormuud Telecom, Get-Phone Launch Somalia’s Largest Smartphone Financing Program
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — In a move that could reshape access to mobile technology in Somalia, Hormuud Telecom on…
North-Africa
Egypt and Somalia foreign ministers discuss strategic partnership
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdel-Aati spoke by phone with Somali Foreign Minister Abdelsalam Abdi Ali on Tuesday to…
Somalia
Hormuud Telecom and Get-Phone Launch Somalia’s Largest Smartphone Financing Program
Somalia: Hormuud Telecom, Get-Phone Launch Somalia’s Largest Smartphone Financing Program to Bridge Digital Divide MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s biggest telecom operator has…
Somalia
Saudi Arabia sets 10-day vaccination deadline for Hajj pilgrims
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Pilgrims beginning Hajj 2025 (Saudi Press Agency). RIYADH — With the Hajj season approaching, Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of…
Somalia
Somali Future Council sets conditions for joining President’s dialogue
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s opposition-aligned Somali Future Council has said it is prepared to take part in President…
Somalia
Mali’s Goïta Takes Defence Role as Attacks Escalate
BAMAKO, May 5 — Mali’s junta leader, Assimi Goïta, has taken on the responsibilities of defence minister in an interim capacity after…
Somalia
Somali Future Council undecided on attending President Mohamud’s May 10 meeting
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali Future Council has cast doubt on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s proposed consultation meeting,…
Somalia
Somalia denies reports it expelled UAE ambassador, calls them false
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia on Tuesday flatly denied reports that it had expelled the United Arab Emirates ambassador,…
Somalia
Somali Future Council still undecided on attending Mohamud’s May 10 meeting
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali Future Council has cast doubt on a consultation meeting proposed by President Hassan…
