Eye on Africa

Somali and Kenyan Leaders Tackle Terrorism and Regional Harmony at China-Africa Summit Beijing (AX) — On Thursday, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud convened with Kenyan counterpart William Ruto amidst the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit in the bustling heart of Beijing. Their conversation centered around pressing issues plaguing the region and the essential collaboration required to address them. The duo delved into the persistent menace of terrorism, with President Mohamud spotlighting Somalia's…

Somali President Shuns Ethiopian Prime Minister at Beijing Summit Beijing (AX) — In a notable diplomatic snub, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has rebuffed an invitation to rendezvous with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed during the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit taking place in Beijing. Sources privy to the situation reveal that efforts by African leaders, including those from Djibouti and Mauritania, alongside former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, the special envoy of the African Union,…

Turkey's Intelligence Chief Makes a Strategic Visit to Libya Amid Political Turmoil In a notable diplomatic move, Turkey's top intelligence officer embarked on a mission to Libya, where supporters of the Tripoli administration grapple with a political deadlock. This impasse has not only halted the nation’s oil exports but also threatened four years of relative calm. According to a Turkish security insider, Ibrahim Kalin, the head honcho of Turkey's National Intelligence Agency (MIT), met with Prime Minister Abdulhamid…

Nigerian Police Officers Honored for Exemplary Service in Somalia Mogadishu, 6 September 2024 – The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) has recognized 160 police officers from Nigeria for their remarkable dedication to fostering peace and security within Somalia. During a formal ceremony held in Mogadishu on Thursday, the officers, part of the 12th contingent of the Nigeria Formed Police Unit (NFPU-12), were decorated with prestigious African Union medals of honor. The event was led by ATMIS Police…

Family on trial for transferring $13 million to Al-Shabaab militants in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - A family has been dragged before a Mogadishu court for allegedly transferring nearly $13 million to members of the Al-Shabaab group, in a dramatic revelation that, if confirmed, would see them jailed for several years. The family of three close relatives and an ex-wife…

Ethiopian Airlines suspends flights to Eritrea ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - Due to what it calls difficult "operating conditions," Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to Eritrea effective Monday, in another major development in the Horn of Africa region, which has been gripped by instability. Ethiopia's national airline will stop flying to Eritrea, adding that the…

U.N.-backed human rights investigators called Friday for the establishment of an "independent and impartial force" to safeguard civilians in Sudan, condemning both warring sides for war crimes such as murder, mutilation and torture. They also warned that foreign governments supplying arms or financial support could be complicit. In their first report since being formed by the U.N.'s main human rights body last October, the fact-finding team further accused the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces and…

Egypt misusing Somalia for selfish Nile conflict gain, says minister AXADLE, Somalia - A regional minister in Somalia claims the government of Egypt is misusing the federal government of Somalia for selfish gains, arguing that the broader focus is on the conflict between Cairo and Addis Ababa over the Grand Renaissance Dam on the Blue Nile. Abdi Farah Said Juha, the…

At least 17 pupils have been killed and another 13 seriously injured after a fire ravaged through the dormitory of a boarding school north of Nairobi, police said Friday. An investigation has been launched into the deadly primary school blaze, and Kenya’s president has vowed that those responsible for the tragic incident “will be held to account”.

Airstrikes target key Al-Shabaab bases in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia - More than 19 Al-Shabaab militants were killed in the latest airstrike in Somalia, state media reported, noting that the operation was carried out in central regions where the militants have been antagonizing local residents. The airstrikes were activated in Ruunnirgood and Ceeldheer districts of…