Ethiopia’s Red Sea Gambit: Ambition, Anxiety and a Region on Edge
For Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, the Red Sea is no longer a distant horizon. In a televised interview on September 1, he cast the country’s lack of coastline—lost when Eritrea gained independence three decades ago—not as a historical fact but as a fixable error. “The mistake made 30 years ago will be corrected,” he said, adding that remaining “a prisoner of the land” had become an existential challenge for a nation of more than 120 million.
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David Lammy Named UK Deputy Prime Minister After Rayner Resigns
Rayner’s resignation shakes Starmer’s reset — and hands David Lammy a testing new brief
Angela Rayner’s abrupt resignation on Thursday over a stamp duty dispute has reopened a raw political wound for Britain’s Labour government — one that Keir Starmer had hoped was healing as he sought to rebrand his premiership as steady, sober and scandal-free. The immediate, consequential result was the promotion of David Lammy to deputy prime minister and justice secretary, and a reshuffle that put veteran Yvette Cooper back in charge…
Labour MEP Declares Orbán Unwelcome in Dublin Ahead of Demonstration
Protest Looms as Hungary's Orbán Visits Dublin for Football Match
As the sun begins to set over Dublin, anticipation builds for tomorrow's match between Ireland and Hungary at the Aviva Stadium. Yet, this seemingly innocuous sporting event has ignited a firestorm of controversy, particularly due to the presence of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, a figure whose right-wing policies have drawn sharp criticism across Europe. Labour MEP Aodhán Ó Ríordáin has pledged to protest Orbán's attendance, emphasizing a commitment…
Tech Leaders Unite for White House Dinner with Trump
Silicon Valley's Dance with Power: Technology Titans Dine with Trump
In a bold display of camaraderie between politics and technology, US President Donald Trump welcomed a powerhouse gathering of Silicon Valley's elite to the White House. At a lavish dinner that drew more than two dozen technology executives, the atmosphere buzzed with optimism as leaders from Google, Apple, Microsoft, OpenAI, and others heaped praise on Trump’s administration for fostering a pro-business climate.
The Power Players at the Table
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Putin Warns Western Forces in Ukraine Would Become Russian Targets
Wars of Words: The Perils of Peace Talks in Ukraine
The geopolitical chess game unfolding in Ukraine finds its latest moves defined by the stark statements of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the collective determination of Western nations. These two forces are now at odds, revealing the complexities of an unsolved conflict where peace seems a distant mirage.
Putin's Stark Warning
In a compelling declaration at an economic forum in Vladivostok, President Putin issued a strong warning: any Western troops deployed to…
Guinea routs Somalia 3-0 in Kampala, boosting World Cup qualifying bid
Guinea brush past Somalia in Kampala to keep 2026 World Cup push alive
Guinea kept their World Cup dream humming on Friday with a professional 3–0 win over Somalia at Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, a tidy night’s work that moved the Syli National to 10 points and kept them within touching distance of Group G’s frontrunners as Africa’s qualifiers tilt into their decisive stretch.
Serhou Guirassy struck early, an own goal midway through the second half doubled the cushion, and a stoppage-time tap-in from Ousmane Camara…
Somalia Celebrates Its First Female Military Graduates, Challenging Traditional Norms
Historic Leap: Somalia's First Female Military Cadets Graduate
MOGADISHU, Somalia — In a groundbreaking ceremony that reverberated through the hallways of history, Somalia welcomed its first-ever female military cadets. This significant event marks not just a military milestone but a powerful cultural shift within a nation long-encumbered by traditional patriarchal constraints. The graduation at a Turkish-run military academy epitomizes the slow yet inexorable march toward gender equality in Somalia—a journey many hope…
U.S. Military Leader Commends Puntland State’s Achievements in Battling ISIS
Puntland State’s Resilience: A New Dawn in the Fight Against ISIS
MOGADISHU, Somalia — As the sun rises over the rugged landscapes of Puntland State, the echoes of a different kind of warfare resonate across the Al-Miskad Mountains. In recent weeks, the region has emerged as a frontline in the battle against ISIS, drawing both local and international attention. U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) commander Gen. Dagvin Anderson has lauded Puntland State’s impressive strides in counterterrorism efforts, a move that could be a…
Somalia names new ambassador to Syria in latest diplomatic move
Somalia’s New Envoy to Damascus Signals a Calculated Bet on Arab Re‑engagement
Somalia’s appointment of Abiib Muse Farah as ambassador to Syria is more than a personnel change. It’s a deliberate statement about where Mogadishu sees itself in a region tentatively stitching old ties back together. Farah presented his credentials in Damascus this week to Syrian Foreign Minister Assad Hassan al‑Shaybani, stepping into a post that had been nurtured back to life by acting ambassador Dahir Mohamud Muse. The move consolidates a…
AFRICOM: U.S. forces attacked near Kismayo, Somalia; no casualties
AFRICOM says U.S. troops take indirect fire near Kismayo, Somalia; no casualties reported
What we know
U.S. forces in southern Somalia came under indirect fire near the port city of Kismayo on Friday, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said, reporting no injuries or damage. “U.S. and African partner forces took indirect fire near Kismayo, Somalia today. No U.S. injuries or casualties reported. No reports of damage to the base or Coalition property at this time,” the command said in a brief statement posted on its official X…