East-Africa
Djibouti Faces a Critical Crossroads in Regional Conflict
Djibouti’s Red Sea dilemma: How the Middle East war could reroute trade and test a strategic hub PARIS — Tuesday,…
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Somalia
Farmaajo Criticizes Revised Constitution, Warns of Threat to Somalia’s Unity
MOGADISHU — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo on Sunday sharply criticized President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s decision to sign a…
Somalia
CPJ Urges Immediate Release of North Western State of Somalia Journalist Detained Without Charge
CPJ urges North Western State of Somalia to free journalist detained without charge since Feb. 22 Monday March 9, 2026…
Somalia
Oil and gas prices surge as Iran conflict shows no sign of easing
Oil surges past $90 as war in Middle East chokes Strait of Hormuz, rattling fuel costs worldwide Oil prices spiked…
East-Africa
Somali Judge Appointed to East African Court of Justice Bench
Sunday March 8, 2026 Arusha (AX) — East African Community leaders on Sunday approved and swore in Somali jurist Abdiwahid…
Somalia
Somalia’s Constitution Versus the Entrenched Reality of Clan Oligarchy
Somalia’s federalism debate is back in the spotlight after recent constitutional changes, but the fiercest political struggle is not about…
Central-Africa
IPI denounces Kismayo journalist killing, Mogadishu arrest of another journalist
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The International Press Institute on Sunday condemned the killing of Somali journalist Abshir Khalif Shidane in Kismayo…
East-Africa
Why Abdi Iley’s Attempted Public Comeback Is Morally Indefensible
Opinion: Ethiopia’s impunity test — why Abdi Iley’s return to public life imperils reconciliation In Ethiopia’s Somali Region and far…
Somalia
New constitution extends federal institutions’ mandate by one year, speaker says
MOGADISHU — Somalia has extended the mandates of its federal institutions to five years under a newly adopted constitution, effectively…
East-Africa
Oxfam: Millions in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia face drought; water up 2000% in worst-hit areas
East Africa’s new drought surge pushes millions toward hunger as water prices soar and livestock die Friday March 6, 2026…
Central-Africa
UN appoints James Swan to lead MONUSCO in Democratic Republic of Congo
New York — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday appointed U.S. diplomat James Swan as his new Special Representative for…
