East-Africa
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Names New Foreign Minister in Cabinet Overhaul
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (AX) — On the brisk morning of Friday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed unveiled a revamped cabinet lineup, entrusting Dr.…
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West-Africa
Somali Troops Take Over Kuday Base from African Union Forces
Mogadishu (AX) — On a sunny Wednesday, the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) passed the baton of the Kuday Forward…
West-Africa
Somali Army Foils al-Shabaab Assault in Bakol, Neutralizes Car Bomb Threat
FILE PHOTO Mogadishu (AX) — On Wednesday evening, a fierce skirmish erupted between the Somali military and al-Shabab insurgents near Lukugoraw, roughly…
Somalia
UN Agency Reports Decline in Humanitarian Access Challenges in Somalia
**MOGADISHU (Xinhua)** — In an update shared Thursday, a UN relief group noted a drop in humanitarian access issues, falling by 18.6%…
North-Africa
Saudi Arabia and Egypt Strengthen Investment Connections, Call for Peace in Gaza
In a high-profile meeting in Cairo on Tuesday, Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia and Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi…
North-Africa
Egypt and Saudi Arabia Pledge Commitment to Somalia’s Security and Stability
“The Egyptian Presidential Spokesman threw a post onto the official social media scene, sprinkling news hot off the press about the recent…
East-Africa
Kenya’s Senate Initiates Proceedings to Impeach the Deputy President
The Kenyan Senate has embarked on impeachment proceedings against Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, following a court's confirmation of their legality. The National…
Somalia
The Growing Alliance Between Somalia and Turkey: Unveiling the Strategic Motivations
In October 2024, Turkey’s bigwig, Recep Erdogan, launched a seismic research vessel bound for Somalia, as captured by Turkish Presidency/Murat Kula/Handout/Anadolu through…
Somalia
Maryland Man Apprehended by FBI for Scheme to Align with ISIS in Somalia
Security camera footage from June 14, 2024, captures Michael Sam Teekaye Jr. at a shooting range in Severn, Maryland. He was honing…
East-Africa
Kenya Establishes National Committee to Stabilize Miraa Prices and Boost Exports to Somalia
NAIROBI, Kenya (AX) — A fresh initiative is underway with Kenya inaugurating a revamped pricing panel to tackle the plummeting cost of…
East-Africa
Zimbabwean Youth Discover Optimism through Mental Health Initiative
In the vibrant neighborhoods of Epworth and Mbare in Harare, Doctors Without Borders (MSF) has embarked on a crucial mission: empowering the…
