Eye on Africa

Türkiye's Foreign Minister, Hakan Fidan, addressed the media alongside Egypt's Foreign Minister during a joint press briefing in Cairo on August 5, 2024. AFP The third round of mediation talks under the Ankara Process between Somalia and Ethiopia, originally slated for September 2, and then moved to September 17, has now been postponed indefinitely, without a new date announced, as per Turkiye Today. Although no official explanation was provided for the delay, it follows remarks by Somalia's Foreign Minister, Ahmed Moalim…

On a sunny Sunday, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly of Egypt touched down in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, for an official visit. Tagging along with him were Finance Minister Ahmed Kouchouk and Investment and Foreign Trade Minister Hassan El-Khatib. Mohamed El-Homsani, the spokesperson for the Cabinet, remarked that the visit exemplifies the strong bond and mutual interests between Egypt and Saudi Arabia. As both nations navigate a time of heightened collaboration, they look to bolster their strategic alliance and tackle regional…

The deal allowing Ethiopia access to North Western State of Somalia's Red Sea coast has ignited a diplomatic skirmish. Somalia views this as a breach of its sovereignty since North Western State of Somalia, despite declaring independence in 1991, remains part of Somalia in Mogadishu's eyes. Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi suggested that Somalia might support Ethiopian rebel factions if Ethiopia continues with the agreement. "The option to engage with armed rebels in Ethiopia...is available to us," Fiqi stated on…

Sudan’s military chief, Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, eyes September with optimism, aiming to solidify his image as the nation's rightful leader on the international stage. This endeavor unfolds against the backdrop of a brutal war that has unleashed a massive humanitarian crisis. Just recently, Burhan flew to Beijing, engaging in talks with President Xi Jinping. The occasion was the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (Focac), a gathering of numerous African leaders, notably Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Kenya’s…

President Ruto announced that within a fortnight, Kenyans would commence recruitment for jobs in Germany, stemming from a recently inked labour mobility agreement between the two nations.

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa declared that Pretoria will steadfastly pursue its genocide case against Israel for alleged atrocities in Gaza. He announced that fresh evidence will be submitted to the World Court next month. This case, lodged by South Africa in December, accuses Israel of violating the 1948 U.N. Genocide Convention through attacks in Gaza. These attacks are claimed to indiscriminately hit schools, refugee shelters, hospitals, soup kitchens, aid workers, and designated safe zones. "We are…

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Championing Human Rights in Somalia's Linguistic Landscape “Every individual is born free and equal in dignity and rights.” This legendary opening line from the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) now resonates in seven additional languages and dialects spoken throughout Somalia's diverse populace. This multilingual initiative aims to enhance awareness and comprehension of fundamental human rights within this Horn of Africa nation. This initiative has garnered support from the United Nations Assistance Mission in…

NCIC Denounces Ongoing Hostilities Between Akamba and Somali Communities in Mandongoi The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) has publicly criticized the escalating violence between the Akamba and Somali populations in Mandongoi, located in Kyuso Sub-County. NCIC Chairperson Samuel Kobia expressed deep concern over the turmoil that has wreaked havoc on the local communities. “This conflict threatens the fragile stability we have worked so hard to build,” Kobia stated. The unrest has tragically resulted in…

U.S. Special Operations Commander Visits Frontlines in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - The United States continues to affirm its commitment to Somalia in the battle against Al-Shabaab. This extremist group has plagued the region for nearly twenty years, subjecting innocent civilians and military personnel to relentless attacks. For the past two decades, the U.S. Africa Command has diligently collaborated with the Somali National Army (SNA), facilitating operations that have successfully reclaimed numerous critical areas from…