East-Africa
Fighting in northern Ethiopia raises fears of blackout and blockade
Fears that northern Ethiopia could be cut off from the outside world are growing as fighting intensifies between federal forces, fighters from…
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Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Seeks Future Security Cooperation With the U.S. and Israel
Washington (AX) — North Western State of Somalia is seeking closer future security ties with the United States and Israel, including the…
Somalia
Former South West President urges investigation into Baidoa and Doolow attacks
Mogadishu (AX) — Former South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen on Friday accused Somalia’s federal government of attacking civilians and…
Somalia
US-sanctioned oil tanker Sibu 1 rescued from Somali pirates
A US-sanctioned oil tanker hijacked by Somali pirates in August has been liberated, authorities in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland State region said Friday,…
Somalia
Former NISA Chief Criticizes Reduced Support for Disabled Soldiers and Fallen Troops’ Families
Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali intelligence chief Fahad Haji Yasin Dahir has condemned reported cuts to financial assistance for retired soldiers, troops…
West-Africa
Former NISA Chief Praises Beledweyne Protest Against Hirshabelle Election Plan
Beledweyne (AX) — A peaceful protest in Beledweyne against the planned Hirshabelle elections has won praise from former National Intelligence and Security…
Somalia
Hassan Sheikh Says Somalia Wants U.N. to Stay Under New Terms
Hassan Sheikh: Somalia Seeks Continued U.N. Support Under a New Partnership NEW YORK — Somalia wants the United Nations to remain engaged…
North-Africa
Puntland State Maritime Forces Rescue Hijacked Oil Tanker Off Somalia’s Coast
Garowe (AX) — Puntland State maritime forces have freed the US-sanctioned oil tanker Sibu 1 after armed men hijacked it in the…
East-Africa
Food insecurity puts 40.3 million people at risk across six IGAD states
More than 40.3 million people in six countries across the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) region are facing high levels of acute…
Somalia
Somali President Calls for Gaza Ceasefire and Two-State Solution at UN
Somalia’s President Mohamed Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud…
East-Africa
Africa’s richest man helps finance $660 million fuel pipeline linking Ethiopia and Djibouti
A $660m (£500m) fuel pipeline backed by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote is set to link Ethiopia with Djibouti, in a project designed…
