Opinions
Somalia-Kenya border reopening signals new chapter for EAC traders
By Dulmar Maalim Wednesday April 1, 2026 President William Ruto’s announcement that the Somalia–Kenya border will reopen in April 2026 marks a…
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border
East-Africa
Kenyan forces kill two suspected Al-Shabab militants near Somalia border
Thursday March 26, 2026 Nairobi (AX) — An intelligence-driven security operation near Kenya’s border with Somalia left two suspected al-Shabab militants dead…
Central-Africa
Chad Relocates Refugees from Sudan Border as Tensions Rise
Chad has started moving refugees away from its volatile frontier with Sudan after a deadly cross-border raid that killed 17 people, including…
West-Africa
Boakai Meets Macron to Address Liberia-Guinea Border Dispute
In a significant diplomatic move, President Joseph Boakai has reached out to French President Emmanuel Macron for assistance in addressing Liberia’s escalating…
West-Africa
Liberia and Sierra Leone Leaders Gather in Guinea to Address Border Crisis
Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone Leaders Meet to Address Border Tensions The leaders of Guinea, Liberia, and Sierra Leone convened in Conakry…
Somalia
Somalia Backs Kuwait in Ongoing Maritime Border Dispute with Iraq
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia has declared its full solidarity with Kuwait in a burgeoning maritime border dispute with Iraq, cautioning that a…
East-Africa
Al-Azhar Observatory warns of escalating Al-Shabaab threat on Somalia-Kenya border
Al-Azhar warns of Ramadan terror escalation as Al-Shabaab executes 10, Kenya says Nairobi plot foiled The Al-Azhar Observatory for Combating Extremism has…
East-Africa
Kenya set to reopen Somalia border in April after 15 years
Kenya to reopen Somalia border in April after 15-year closure, Ruto says MANDERA, Kenya — Kenya will reopen its border with Somalia…
Somalia
Ethiopia Calls for Swift Eritrean Troop Exit as Border Tensions Escalate
Ethiopia demands immediate withdrawal of Eritrean troops as border tensions spike ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia has formally ordered Eritrea to “immediately withdraw…
Somalia
Kenya reopens Somalia land border after 15-year closure for miraa trade
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has reopened its land border with Somalia for the trade in miraa, or khat, ending a 15-year suspension…
East-Africa
Roadside Bomb Near Somalia Border Kills Two Kenyan Police Reservists
KISMAYO, Somalia — An improvised explosive device killed two Kenyan police reservists and wounded two others Thursday near a border patrol position…
