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Republican Intelligence Expert Appointed to Lead U.S. Africa Division
Frank W. Garcia Jr. Nominated to Lead Africa Bureau at State Department
Frank W. Garcia Jr., a veteran Republican Congressional aide, has been nominated by President Trump to head the Africa Bureau at the State Department. Garcia, whose nomination for the position of Assistant Secretary for Africa was submitted to the Senate on January 29, is currently serving as a senior advisor to the chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence (HPSCI).
His appointment is subject to Senate confirmation, a process…
Somalia and Egypt Refute Reports of Somali Passport Suspension
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali and Egyptian authorities on Saturday rejected social media reports claiming Somali passports had been suspended for travel to Egypt, saying flights and immigration procedures remain unchanged and Somali travelers are being processed as usual in Cairo.
EgyptAir, Egypt’s national carrier, said there has been no “suspension or restriction on the acceptance of Somali passports” and emphasized that “Somali passengers holding valid travel documents and the required entry permits can continue to travel…
Egypt Chairs African Union Peace and Security Council, Prioritizes Sudan and Somalia
Egypt takes helm of AU Peace and Security Council, puts Sudan and Somalia atop agenda
CAIRO — Egypt on Sunday assumed the rotating presidency of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council, pledging to focus its one-month term on the crises in Sudan and Somalia while advancing a broader agenda linking peace, security and governance across the continent.
The presidency, which began Feb. 1, comes amid what Cairo described as escalating and overlapping challenges in Africa — from protracted armed conflicts and fragile…
Horn of Africa Leaders Open Shabeely Resort in Ethiopia’s Somali Region
Jigjiga, Ethiopia (AX) — The leaders of Somalia, Ethiopia and Djibouti on Saturday jointly inaugurated Shabeely Resort, a 385-hectare tourism and development project in Ethiopia’s Somali Region, positioning it as a flagship for regional integration and economic cooperation in the Horn of Africa.
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Djibouti President Ismail Omar Guelleh presided over the ceremony, which Ethiopian officials framed as a catalytic moment for cross-border tourism, trade…
Mohamed Salah scores first Liverpool goal since November, aiding reconciliation after spat
Mohamed Salah’s first goal since November arrived with emphatic timing, capping a restorative week for the Egypt star and sealing Liverpool’s direct passage to the Champions League round of 16. Salah curled in a 50th-minute free kick to make it 3-0 in a 6-0 rout of Qarabag at Anfield on Wednesday, a result that locked Arne Slot’s side into third place in the new 36-team league phase.
The margin mattered. Under UEFA’s revamped Champions League format, finishing in the top eight secures a bye to the last 16 and avoids the…
Senegal and Morocco Fined After Tumultuous AFCON Final
CAF on Thursday announced a string of suspensions and fines against players, coaches and federations after an investigation into the chaotic scenes that marred the AFCON 2025 final in Morocco, and dismissed a Moroccan challenge to the result.
The Confederation of African Football’s Disciplinary Board said it had penalized both Senegal and Morocco following a stoppage-time penalty award that provoked protests and a walk-off by the Senegalese team. Head coach Pape Thiaw was hit with a five-match suspension from all CAF…
Somalia Hosts First-Ever Horn of Africa Finance Ministers Forum
Somalia hosts Horn of Africa finance ministers in Mogadishu, with energy trade at center of agenda
MOGADISHU — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday closed the 27th Horn of Africa Initiative Forum of finance ministers, the first time the high-level regional meeting has been held in Mogadishu, in a session that put regional energy trade at the heart of economic integration efforts.
Officials said convening the forum in the Somali capital signaled growing international confidence in Somalia’s security and…
Eritrean National Gets 20-Year Prison Term for Smuggling Migrants in Netherlands
The Netherlands has sentenced an Eritrean national, Amanuel Walid, to 20 years in prison after finding him guilty of leading a transnational migrant-smuggling network that operated through Libya, Dutch prosecutors said Friday.
Walid was convicted on a string of charges that included human smuggling, extortion, violence and money laundering. Prosecutors said members of the network detained migrants in Libya, subjected many to severe abuse in detention camps, and forced relatives in the Netherlands to pay ransoms — a pattern…
Warfare in Sudan Marred by Sexual Violence Exploitation
Understanding the Sexual Violence Crisis in Sudan
The conflict in Sudan has erupted into widespread abuse, particularly against women, characterized by systematic sexual violence and impunity. Women are disproportionately affected, facing horrendous crimes amidst the ongoing war between the Sudanese army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF).
The conflict began in April 2023, claiming tens of thousands of lives and displacing millions.
Sulaima Ishaq al-Khalifa reports systematic sexual violence used as a weapon of war.…
Sudan’s Military Leader Claims Peace Hinges on Key Factors
Sudan's Ongoing Conflict: Army Chief Rejects Political Settlements with RSF
As Sudan’s conflict stretches into a third year, Sudanese army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has vowed that peace will not come until the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) are defeated. Burhan rejects any political resolution involving the RSF, emphasizing the need for complete disarmament.
The conflict between Sudan's army and RSF has resulted in widespread devastation.
Burhan insists that public sentiment aligns with the army's stance…