East-Africa
Yemen, Somalia hold talks to bolster maritime and air transport ties
Yemen and Somalia Look to the Gulf of Aden for a Reset — Trade, Flights, and a Security Hedge On a warm…
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East-Africa
Somalia and Ethiopia’s foreign ministers meet in Addis Ababa to deepen ties
Somalia and Ethiopia test a fragile thaw on the shores of Lake Tana At a security forum in northern Ethiopia this weekend,…
Central-Africa
Somali, Nigerian military chiefs meet in Kigali to deepen counterterrorism partnership
In Kigali, a quiet pledge between Somalia and Nigeria hints at a broader shift in Africa’s fight against extremism On a mild…
Southern-Africa
U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Nominee Testifies at Senate Confirmation Hearing
When a partisan writer sits before the Senate: what a contested ambassadorial pick says about U.S.–South Africa ties Leo Brent Bozell III…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia officials denounce Mogadishu in airspace dispute, allege political pressure
North Western State of Somalia, Somalia and the politics of the skies: Why a digital visa is touching a raw nerve Airspace…
North-Africa
Young people must cast off the restraints that hold them back and harness their full potential.
Somalia’s Youth Are Tired of Waiting — and They’re Redefining Power In Mogadishu’s bustling Bakara Market, where new smartphones and secondhand books…
East-Africa
Fatal Multi-Vehicle Pileup Fuels Urgent Road Safety Debate in Uganda
Dozens killed in catastrophic multi-vehicle crash on Kampala highway; authorities urge caution Dozens of people were killed and many more likely injured…
Sports
Bookoob Reimagines Somali Education, Turning Words into Sound for Learners Worldwide
A Somali audio startup turns listening into a bridge for a scattered nation On a humid morning in Mogadishu’s Hamar Weyne market,…
West-Africa
Former Ghanaian First Lady Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings Passes Away
A Nation in Mourning: Reflecting on the Legacy of Nana Konadu Agyeman-Rawlings In a somber announcement that has reverberated across Ghana and…
Somalia
Somali Embassy, Turkey’s Interior Ministry hold talks on easing residency permit issues
Turkey’s Residency Freeze Meets Somali Realities: What a Quiet Diplomatic Meeting Reveals In Ankara this week, a low-key meeting between Somali Ambassador…
West-Africa
Ivorian Young People Seek Employment and Stability Before Elections
Hope and Frustration: Youth Perspectives in Côte d’Ivoire’s Presidential Elections As Côte d’Ivoire prepares to head to the polls on October 25…
