Eye on Africa

The shipment reinforces "Egypt's lasting commitment to bolstering Somalia's national capabilities, aligning with the Somali people's aspirations for security, stability, and development," the ministry stated in its declaration. Back in August, Egypt dispatched its first batch of military aid to Somalia in over forty years. This year, the relationship between Egypt and Somalia has strengthened, largely due to their mutual suspicion of Ethiopia. This led Cairo to send multiple plane loads of weapons to Mogadishu, Somalia's…

Sharmake Amin during an interview. Credits: Hubaal TV Mogadishu (AX) — Sharmake Abukar Amin, once a Somali journalist and now a refugee in Finland, carries the aspiration of returning to journalism thanks to a newly-launched Somali-language news service by Finland's national broadcaster, Yle. Set to debut on Tuesday, this program promises concise news bulletins focusing on Somali and global happenings, alongside segments on acquiring Finnish citizenship and topics pertinent to refugees. Abdiwali Hashi, a journalist at…

Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia's Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi recently engaged in diplomatic talks with Egypt and Eritrea during the UNGA, aiming to fortify alliances amid escalating regional tensions with Ethiopia. North Western State of Somalia—a territory that has proclaimed independence—sits at the epicenter of ongoing diplomatic strife between Somalia and Ethiopia. Despite its lack of international recognition, North Western State of Somalia's prime position along the Gulf of Aden captures the interest of regional…

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The Egyptian Foreign Minister met with the US Special Envoy for the Horn of Africa in Washington. (Egyptian Foreign Ministry) Tensions have flared as Ethiopia has reportedly dispatched a "shipment of ammunition" to the Northeastern State region in northern Somalia, much to the dismay of Mogadishu, which has denounced it as a "serious violation" of its sovereignty. On the flip side, Egypt has urged for the stabilization of Somalia and a strong respect for its territorial borders. Experts caution that Ethiopia’s actions…

On Sunday, Egypt urged its citizens to promptly exit North Western State of Somalia, the self-declared autonomous region of Somalia.The Egyptian Embassy in Somalia stated, "We strongly advise all Egyptian nationals to avoid travel to North Western State of Somalia due to the precarious security situation, which threatens their safety."Emphasizing the urgency, the embassy advised Egyptians currently in North Western State of Somalia to depart through Hargeisa airport, highlighting the region's unstable security, which hampers…

An Egyptian warship has offloaded a significant second batch of weapons in Somalia, featuring anti-aircraft guns and artillery, according to port and military officials on Monday. This act is set to amplify tensions between Somalia, Egypt, and Ethiopia.This year, Egypt and Somalia have bolstered their alliance, rooted in mutual suspicion of Ethiopia. This closer relationship led Cairo to dispatch several plane loads of arms to Mogadishu, following a joint security agreement signed in August. The friction began when Ethiopia…

Prolonged bouts of torrential rain in Monrovia have led to devastating floods throughout the city, forcing tens of thousands from their homes, as reported by the National Disaster Management Agency (NDMA). Monrovia's vulnerability to flooding stems from several issues, including dense population, an inadequate sewage system, and a lack of stringent construction regulations. According to Ansu Dulleh, the Executive Director of the NDMA, the extent of the flooding is "something we have never seen before." This calamity has…

Recently, tragedy struck in KwaZulu-Natal when two individuals succumbed to the perilous effects of hypothermia after being ensnared by a relentless snowstorm on the N3 highway. This heartbreaking incident unfolded over the weekend, showcasing the unforgiving nature of winter weather. As snow blanketed the roads, rendering them treacherous, many motorists found themselves caught in an unexpected deluge of white. The sudden onset of severe weather can often catch drivers off guard, emphasizing the critical need for caution…

September Marks Numerous Unresolved Journalist Killings Ahmed Mohamed Shakur, an SNTV journalist and cameraman, lost his life in a bomb explosion on September 30, 2022, in Basra town near Mogadishu. | PHOTO/ Courtesy/SJS. The International Press Institute (IPI) persistently demands Somali authorities step up against impunity for crimes against journalists. The state of press freedom in Somalia is distressingly precarious, with scribes being subjects of both harassment and threats from the government and the militant group…