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In Mogadishu, Somali leaders are staunchly defending a new security agreement they’ve forged with Egypt. To them, this deal nestles comfortably alongside Somalia’s collaborations with the U.S., Turkey, the EU, and several Gulf nations.Hussein Sheikh Ali, who advises Somalia on national security matters, clarified that Egyptian forces might soon participate in the awaited African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). This mission is destined to succeed the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia…

 Türkiye's research vessel Oruç Reis navigates the Bosporus in Istanbul, Türkiye, on October 5, 2024. (AA Photo) Embarking on a new chapter in maritime oil and gas exploration, the Oruç Reis seismic research ship sets sail for Somalia, marking a significant move celebrated by Türkiye's Energy and Natural Resources Minister, Alparslan Bayraktar, on Saturday. Somali officials acknowledge Türkiye's unwavering assistance in enhancing their energy sector.Joining the send-off ceremony alongside President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan,…

CAIRO, Egypt – Military representatives in Somalia announced the arrival of an Egyptian naval vessel loaded with a stockpile that includes anti-aircraft guns and artillery. This cache reached Somali shores after both nations inked a defense pact recently. This agreement has stirred concerns in Ethiopia, which shares a rocky relationship with both Egypt and Somalia. Tensions spiked when Ethiopia formed an accord with North Western State of Somalia, giving it 20 kilometers of Red Sea access in return for…

A snapshot captures the Nairobi Expressway in Nairobi, Kenya, on May 8, 2022. REUTERS/Thomas Mukoya/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights Kenya's auditor general has embarked on a thorough examination of the nation's debt, aiming to quantify what is owed to different creditors, Finance Minister John Mbadi revealed to Reuters on Monday. In the heart of East Africa, Kenya's debt is towering at 10.5 trillion shillings ($81.71 billion). The audit of these borrowings was a critical outcry from anti-tax hike demonstrators in…

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.

Ethiopian Airlines Halts Flights to Nairobi Amid Unrest Nairobi, Kenya - Ethiopian Airlines, renowned as one of Africa's most reliable national carriers, declared a disruption of flights to Nairobi, Kenya's bustling capital. This upheaval was spurred by a rift between aviation laborers and Kenya’s government. On Wednesday, employees at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi—the largest hub in East Africa—halted work. Their protest was in response to a governmental agreement aimed at expanding the facility.…

After a year of great diplomatic strife, Spain and Morocco normalized their relations on Friday, March 18, thanks to a gesture of support long demanded by Rabat in Madrid on the very sensitive issue of Western Sahara. A turn from Madrid that surprised the…

The Algerian Foreign Minister declared at a press conference on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, that Morocco was ready to "hostile acts" against its country. Algiers announces that diplomatic relations with Rabat will be suspended immediately. "Algeria has decided to sever diplomatic relations with the Kingdom of Morocco from this…

The Paris prosecutor's office on Tuesday launched an investigation into the espionage of French journalists whose infiltration of phones by the Pegasus software on behalf of the Moroccan state, which denies it, was revealed on Sunday by a media consortium, he announced in a press release. The investigation was initiated…

United States Announces Extension and New Designation of Somalia for Temporary Protected Status MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalis living in the United States of America have received a reprieve from the Home Office, following the announcement of an extension and a new designation for temporary protected status. . Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said Somalis residing in the United…