East-Africa
Egypt Prepares to Deploy Troops to Somalia as Horn of Africa Tensions Rise
Egypt is preparing to send army troops to Somalia for the first time, a move that underscores Cairo’s broader effort to strengthen…
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Somalia
Somalia
Somalia Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabian Airports
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has condemned Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia’s Abha International Airport and King Khalid International Airport, warning that the…
Somalia
Somalia in Houthis’ Sights as Potential New Foothold for Regional Operations
Somalia Emerges as Potential New Houthi Foothold in the Horn of Africa MOGADISHU, Somalia — U.S. military officials are warning that Yemen’s…
East-Africa
Shabelle River Nears Flood-Risk Level in Jowhar as Heavy Rains Forecast for Somalia
Christina Goldbaum/IRIN Mogadishu (AX) — The Shabelle River has surged toward dangerous levels at Jowhar, raising flood concerns as moderate to heavy…
Somalia
Somalia Aid Cuts Force Humanitarians to Do More With Less
Somalia’s most vulnerable communities are facing a growing threat of famine as aid dwindles and support remains limited. Sky’s Yousra Elbagir reports…
Somalia
Somalia’s Human Rights Crisis Deepens as Government Accountability Mechanisms Face Scrutiny
Somalia’s worsening human rights record is intensifying scrutiny of the institutions tasked with protecting civilians, as allegations of abuses, restrictions on expression…
East-Africa
Somalia Approves National Ebola Preparedness Plan Following Kenya Case
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has activated a national Ebola preparedness plan after Kenya reported an imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease,…
North-Africa
Africa Calls for More Capital and Integration at Alamein Africa Forum
Africa’s economic future took center stage as the inaugural Alamein Africa Forum opened with a call for stronger industries, deeper investment partnerships…
Somalia
Somalia reportedly agrees to acquire Pakistani JF-17 fighter jets as defense ties deepen
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia is reported to have reached an understanding with Pakistan to purchase JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, a potential step…
Somalia
Somalia Considers Pakistan’s JF-17 Jets to Rebuild and Modernize Its Air Force
Somalia Reportedly Turns to Pakistan’s JF-17 Jets as It Seeks to Rebuild Air Force MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia is reportedly set to…
Somalia
Islamic State in Somalia Faces Major Financial Setback After Puntland State Operations
Islamic State’s Somalia Branch Faces Deepening Financial Strain After Puntland State Offensive MOGADISHU, Somalia — A sustained Puntland State military campaign, supported…
