Cairo

Unraveling Chaos in Beledweyne: A Struggle for Peace In the heart of Beledweyne, the capital of Somalia's Hiran region, a daunting al-Shabaab assault on the well-known Cairo Hotel has tragically unfolded. This scenic city, often bubbling with the delight of daily life, woke up to an unsettling reality as African Union forces, specifically Djiboutian troops taking part in the new AUSSOM operation, scrambled to restore order amid chaos. Do you ever wonder about the unpredictability of life? One…

Mogadishu (AX) – On a bustling Monday evening, Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre touched down in Cairo, Egypt. His arrival signals Somalia's commitment to navigating stormy diplomatic waters amid a mounting crisis. The prime minister is poised to lend his voice at an emergency summit of the Arab League, convened against the backdrop of escalating tensions in Gaza. A confluence of political will and humanitarian urgency, this summit is scheduled to unfold on March 4. Central to the discussions will be a…

In a decisive move, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has directed his negotiating team to depart for Cairo tomorrow. This initiative aims to address the ongoing Gaza ceasefire, specifically focusing on its initial phase, as confirmed by his office. The statement clarified Netanyahu’s instructions, noting, “Following the scheduled security cabinet meeting tomorrow, the team will receive further directives regarding negotiations for Phase II.” This underscores the complexity of the situation and the careful steps…

Mogadishu (AX) — In a city rich with history and the reverberations of eras long past, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud engaged in a significant tête-à-tête with Mohammed Ahmed Al-Yamahi, the esteemed Speaker of the Arab Parliament, against the backdrop of bustling Cairo on a sunny Egyptian Friday.Amidst the ancient pyramids and the bustling souks, the discourse unfolded like a captivating narrative, weaving threads of diplomacy and camaraderie. Their discussions circled the pivotal role of the Arab Parliament in…

Mogadishu (AX) - Against the backdrop of fluttering flags and the hum of bustling streets, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud touched down in the enchanting, ever-bustling city of Cairo. It was Wednesday, and the president, accompanied by an entourage of dignitaries, heeded the call to visit Egypt—a gesture of friendship extended by none other than Egyptian President Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi. Talk about rolling out the red carpet! Amid the aroma of Egyptian spices swirling through the air, the agenda of…

The accord inked in August between the Somali and Egyptian governments, involving the deployment of ten Egyptian soldiers to Mogadishu, is coming to fruition. Half of these forces will be integrated into joint defense strategies, while the remaining troops will join the new African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), set to succeed the AU Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) by January 31, 2025. According to the Somali Guardian, Egyptian military advisors have already landed in Somalia to assist…

In the current geopolitical landscape, Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, known as Hemetti, who spearheads Sudan's Rapid Support Forces (RSF), and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi are the key figures amidst escalating tensions. Hemetti recently accused Egypt of arming Sudanese Armed Forces, an allegation that Cairo has staunchly repudiated. CAIRO, Egypt (AX) — In a firm rebuttal, Egypt dismissed accusations by Sudan's RSF that Cairo is supplying military aid to the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF), amidst Sudan's intensifying internal…

Egypt finds answer to include Nile water circulate amid Ethiopia's distrust Cairo, Egypt - The present battle between Egypt and Ethiopia over the building of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam may come to an abrupt finish following Cairo's newest choice which has but to be applied. Ethiopia has maintained that it should fill the dam alongside the Blue Nile regardless of complaints from Sudan…

Cairo, Egypt - Prime Minister Mohamed Hussein Roble met with his Egyptian counterpart in Cairo, upon his arrival for official duties, days after his visit to Kenya, where he met with President Uhuru Kenyatta on cooperation between Kenya and Somalia. In Cairo, Roble was introduced by Moustafa Madbouly, the Egyptian Prime Minister, with whom he spoke. A statement sent by the prime minister's office said the two discussed bilateral relations between Egypt and Somalia. Among them, the OPM said, Roble and Moustafa Madbouly…

Tiktok influencer to appeal 10-year trafficking sentence in Cairo CAIRO, EGYPT | A top Egyptian influencer from Tiktok will appeal a 10-year prison sentence after being convicted of human trafficking, in the latest twist that would see the victim exhaust all possible channels of justice in the South African country. North. Haneen Hossam, 20, fought with authorities in Cairo after being found…