Foreign Minister Mahmoud Youssouf Departs for Top AU Job, Sparking Political Scramble in Djibouti
Mahmoud Youssouf, Djibouti’s foreign minister, is leaving his post to take on a prestigious role as president of the African Union Commission (AUC). His departure has triggered a political scramble…
Inside Story. Burundi’s Removal from the New AU Mission in Somalia
Burundi, a long-time contributor of troops to African Union (AU) peacekeeping missions in Somalia, will not be part of the next AU mission. This decision has come as a disappointment…
SpaceX Faces Challenges in Expanding Starlink Across Africa
SpaceX has been working to expand its satellite internet service, Starlink, across Africa in recent months. However, the company is encountering significant obstacles, including resistance from local telecom operators. Starlink,…
Ethiopia PM in Somalia for talks after reconciliation
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, on Thursday to hold discussions with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Somalia's presidency said, following a thaw in icy relations. The…
Trump’s Policies Create Uncertainty for ‘Friends of Somalia’
The “Friends of Somalia,” a coalition of five nations, has not met since October 2024, and a planned gathering in Mogadishu remains unscheduled. The delay has raised concerns about the…
Ethiopia PM Abiy To Visit Somalia On Thursday
Ethiopian PM to Visit Mogadishu for Talks with Somali President
Somali President Prepares for New Campaign Against Shabaab
We are working closely with local communities to ensure that this campaign is successful,” a senior government official told reporters
Kenya’s Presidential Puzzle: Odinga and Matiang’i Gear Up for 2027
As Kenya's political landscape heats up in anticipation of the 2027 presidential election, two prominent figures are emerging as potential contenders, each working to build their support networks and position…
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AU Deputy’s UNSC Remarks Spark Outrage in Somalia Amid Security Gains
A diplomatic storm is brewing in Somalia following remarks made at the United Nations Security…
Al-Shabaab Accuses World Bank and IMF of Economic Deception, Echoing Claims by Ousted Somali MP Dr. Abdulahi Hashi Abib
In a statement released on April 7, 2025, the Al-Kataib Foundation for Media Productions, the…
How Terror Propaganda Eclipses Somalia’s Fragmented Government Voice
Blood had barely dried on Mogadishu's streets when al-Shabaab's media apparatus sprang into action. Within…
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Ethiopia Outmaneuvers Somalia in AUSOM Dispute
While Somalia successfully limited Ethiopia’s official role in the new AU mission, Ethiopia’s continued deployment in Bay and Bakool
Uhuru Kenyatta’s Mediation in DR Congo Undermined by Leadership Tensions
The ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has posed a significant challenge to regional stability, drawing…
Somalia and Ethiopia Conclude First Phase of Ankara Negotiations
The negotiations, held in the Turkish capital, Ankara, focused primarily on setting a framework and technical guidelines for the upcoming…
Funding for Somalia’s new AU peace mission hangs in the balance
With delays in activating a new UN-AU cost-sharing mechanism, both organisations must now redouble their efforts to secure funds. A…
Exercise Cutlass Express 2025 launches across East Africa
Exercise Cutlass Express 2025, sponsored by U.S. Africa Command and enabled by U.S. 6th Fleet, brings together more than 20…
Maritime issues should top Somalia’s UN Security Council agenda
Somalia’s two-year council term is a chance to leverage its strategic position at the crossroads of international maritime trade. For…
Unlocking Africa’s potentials under new AUC leadership
Amid rapidly-growing uncertainty and challenges, the mid-February election of the African Union Commission’s chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, during the summit…
