East-Africa
Egypt denies Red Sea access deal with Ethiopia for Nile dam concessions
CAIRO — Egypt on Tuesday denied reports that it was prepared to grant Ethiopia access to the Red Sea in return for…
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Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Proposes U.S. Access to Minerals and Potential Military Bases
Monday, February 23, 2026 HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia (AX) — North Western State of Somalia said it is prepared to…
East-Africa
Ethiopian PM sought Türkiye’s diplomatic backing on sea access during Erdogan visit
Ethiopia asks Türkiye for diplomatic backing in push for sea access as Erdogan visits Addis Ababa Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said…
World
Keir Starmer Seeks Expanded Powers to Regulate Online Access Across UK
Starmer seeks broader powers to police internet access and child safety as U.K. weighs under-16 social media ban British Prime Minister Keir…
Somalia
Abiy Ahmed Calls Sea Access Crucial for Ethiopia’s 130 Million Citizens
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Saturday renewed his demand for maritime access, telling regional leaders at the ongoing…
World
Judge says ICE obstructed Minnesota detainees’ access to attorneys
MINNEAPOLIS — A federal judge has ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to immediately restore detainees’ access to lawyers in Minnesota and…
Somalia
Egypt warns Israeli Red Sea access, North Western State of Somalia recognition pose grave security risk
Egypt warns Israeli Red Sea access, North Western State of Somalia recognition pose major security threat CAIRO — Egypt has warned that…
Somalia
NUSOJ Condemns Parliament for Blocking Media Access, Manipulating Coverage
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s leading journalists’ union on Monday accused parliamentary leaders of suppressing press freedom during high-stakes constitutional debates, alleging reporters…
World
Israel Partially Reopens Rafah Crossing, Allowing Limited Gaza Access to Egypt
Israel reopened the Rafah border crossing between Gaza and Egypt on foot only, allowing Palestinians to leave the enclave and enabling some…
Somalia
Israeli airline awaits restored access to Somali airspace after North Western State of Somalia dispute
MOGADISHU — Israeli carrier Arkia says it has not yet received renewed authorization to fly over Somali airspace when its current permit…
World
Elon Musk’s Grok-blocking tweaks stir controversy over X platform access
X’s Grok AI “nudification” feature has set off a global backlash and a political firestorm in Ireland, exposing the limits of platform…
