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Somalia's AUSSOM Peace Mission Deployment Reaches Completion MOGADISHU, Somalia - In the heart of the Horn of Africa, a dedicated assembly of African Union defense ministers recently gathered to address a matter of profound importance: the stabilization of Somalia. Their conversations echo through the bustling streets of Mogadishu, as they finalize the details of deploying an 11,900-strong force for the AU Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM). Launched at the dawn of 2025, this peacekeeping…

Mogadishu's Commitment: A New Dawn in Northeastern State's Battle Against ISIS The azure skies of Mogadishu carried a weighty announcement from Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, marking a pivotal moment for Northeastern State's relentless fight against the menace of ISIS. The declaration saw the birth of a special committee, a beacon of hope and cooperation, designed to weave federal support into Northeastern State's tenacious tapestry of resistance. As the hustle and bustle of the latest session of…

CAIRO - In an era where geopolitical landscapes are as fluid as ever, Egypt has subtly yet assertively reinforced its influence within the East African region. This diplomatic maneuver unfolded with the signing of a key defense pact with Somalia and a consequential strategic partnership with Kenya, an equally pivotal ally in the Horn of Africa. But, what drives these calculated alliances in such turbulent times? On the scintillating banks of the Nile, the Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi welcomed the Kenyan leader,…

In the bustling city of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, key events unfolded on Wednesday as Dr. Essa Kayd, North Western State of Somalia's Foreign Minister, made a daring move by initiating the construction of what they claim will be the budding nation's new diplomatic outpost. This symbolic land donation by Ethiopia signals a burgeoning alliance between the two nations, although it might stir up tension across the already volatile Horn of Africa. For North Western State of Somalia, the inauguration was met with jubilation, while…

NAIROBI, Kenya (AX) — A fresh initiative is underway with Kenya inaugurating a revamped pricing panel to tackle the plummeting cost of miraa, known as khat in Somalia. This vital cash crop supports thousands of farmers, with the strategy centered around boosting exports to Somalia, the predominant purchaser of Kenyan miraa. The panel's mission is clear: to stabilize miraa and muguka prices and enhance farmer revenues. The nine-strong committee, a brainchild of the Agricultural and Food Authority (AFA), boasts members from…

Indian rice is in the process of replacing Thai rice in Africa. It is exported like never before this year despite delays caused by Covid. Small revolution in the world's rice trade. Africa, which mainly imported its rice from Thailand, is turning more and more to India, which will be its main supplier this year. India has overtaken Thailand for a few years in terms of exports, but so far the two countries have followed each other closely and Thai rice has retained the favor of African buyers. Thai exports down 30%…