Chinese delegation to Somalia /HANDOUT China is widening its commercial footprint in East Africa, moving beyond its long-standing focus on infrastructure to pursue opportunities in trade, manufacturing, technology, mobility and finance across…
For businesses trading across East Africa, the biggest obstacle is no longer the absence of regional agreements. It is the daily reality…
Brent crude climbed above $100 a barrel today for the first time since July 24, as intensifying attacks across the Middle East…
Israel has ordered the United Kingdom to shut its consulate in East Jerusalem within 30 days, according to two Israeli officials and…
A war Donald Trump once cast as a short, decisive campaign alongside Israel to break Iran’s regime is hardening into something far…
A fragile silence settled over the Gulf after nearly two weeks of nightly bombardment, with a senior Iranian official saying Tehran will…
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A fast-strengthening El Niño system could unleash a damaging mix of floods, drought and disease across vulnerable communities in East Africa and…
Hopes for a Middle East breakthrough surged after US President Donald Trump said negotiators had entered the “final throes” of efforts to…
Thursday May 21, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Ministry of Health said Thursday it is stepping up emergency readiness after Ebola outbreaks…
Thursday May 21, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Ministry of Health on Thursday stepped up Ebola preparedness efforts after new outbreaks were…
Saturday May 16, 2026 UNICEF/UN0591078/Taxta On 3 February 2022 in Somalia, a child feeds on a Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) packet while…
