North-Africa
Three Saudi crude tankers turn back in Red Sea after Houthi warning
By Florence Tan and Nidhi VermaWednesday July 22, 2026 An aerial view of the coast of the Red Sea is seen through…
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Sea
World
Burnham Urged to Block New North Sea Drilling
Andy Burnham is facing immediate pressure to uphold Labour’s manifesto pledge and reject further North Sea drilling, following reports that he may…
East-Africa
Israel hosts North Western State of Somalia leader as it seeks to expand Red Sea influence
By Faisal AliSaturday June 20, 2026 Israel gave North Western State of Somalia’s president a ceremonial welcome in Jerusalem this week, rolling…
World
April sea surface temperatures were second-highest on record
April 2026 underscored the planet’s persistent warmth, delivering the second-highest sea surface temperatures ever recorded for oceans outside the polar regions. Across…
Somalia
U.S. Moves to Lift Eritrea Sanctions Amid Red Sea Security Concerns
U.S. Moves to Lift Eritrea Sanctions Amid Red Sea Security Concerns WASHINGTON — The United States is preparing to lift sanctions on…
East-Africa
US to lift Eritrea sanctions as Red Sea tensions shift alliances
Wednesday May 6, 2026 The United States is preparing to lift sanctions on Eritrea, according to an internal US government document reviewed…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia faces recognition push, internal fragmentation and Red Sea exposure
By: OMAR M ELMI, EconomistSaturday May 2, 2026 North Western State of Somalia sits on one of the world’s most sensitive maritime…
World
Stranded humpback whale in Germany released into North Sea
A desperate rescue effort that many had written off has ended with a humpback whale back in open water, after the animal…
Opinions
Turkey, Israel vie for influence in Red Sea as Somalia, North Western State of Somalia emerge strategic battlegrounds
Olamilekan OkebiorunSunday April 26, 2026 Turkey and Israel are racing to deepen their footprint in the Horn of Africa, with Somalia and…
Somalia
PM Abiy Ahmed Says Ethiopia’s Economic Survival Depends on Red Sea Access
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Sunday made clear that Ethiopia’s push for access to the sea remains central…
World
Ukraine strikes two Russian refineries and Baltic Sea port
Ukraine widened its campaign against Russia’s energy infrastructure overnight, hitting several oil sites including two refineries in the Samara region and a…
