Author: Gelle Dheere

Senegal, Chad accuse French President Macron of 'contempt' over remarks on African 'ingratitude' Jan 07, 2025

Sonko reminded Macron that if African soldiers—often forcibly mobilised, mistreated, and ultimately betrayed—had not fought during World War II to def...

Tributes pour in for Ethiopian Opposition leader and business icon Bulcha Demeksa Jan 07, 2025

Bulcha Demeksa will be remembered as a visionary, a statesman, and a tireless advocate for justice, leaving behind a legacy that will inspire generati...

Somalia and Ethiopia end diplomatic rift Jan 02, 2025

Speaking at a press conference in Mogadishu, following meetings with Ethiopia's Defence Minister Aisha Mohamed and State Minister for Foreign Affairs...

Israeli army has killed more journalists than any other military force in a single year Dec 27, 2024

On December 26, five journalists from Al-Quds Today TV were killed when an Israeli airstrike struck their broadcasting van while they were covering ev...

Tanzania's Agriculture minister criticises US food donation amid abundant harvest Mar 17, 2024

The initiative received mixed reactions from Tanzanian citizens, with many questioning the need for food donations in a country with a vibrant agricul...

Diplomatic sources: Efforts underway to ease Ethiopia-Somalia tensions Mar 08, 2024

While the MoU initially heightened tensions in the volatile Horn of Africa region, the latest dispatch from US-based Bloomberg News suggests a potenti...

Mohamed Ega Musa Mohamed: Eastleigh mourns a towering figure Jan 28, 2024

Mohamed Ega Musa Mohamed hailed from one of the pioneering families that established roots in Nairobi at the dawn of the last century, contributing si...

South Africa's genocide case against Israel over Gaza begins at The Hague Jan 11, 2024

The two-day hearing is overseen by 15 permanent judges of the International Court of Justice (ICJ), with 13 countries endorsing South Africa's case.

Ethiopia Parliament pledges full support for navy Jan 10, 2024

The Ethiopian parliamentary Foreign Affairs Committee has expressed unwavering support for the Ethiopian Navy during its visit to Bahir Dar.

Somaliland faces protests over controversial Ethiopia deal Jan 07, 2024

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud took decisive action by signing a law to nullify the contentious agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland.

Somaliland detains TV chief for covering controversial Ethiopia deal Jan 07, 2024

The CEO, Mohamed Abdi Ilig, and two journalists, Ilyaas Abdinasir and Mohamed Abdi Abdullahi 'Andar,' were arrested during the operation.

Somalia denounces Ethiopia-Somaliland deal, vows defence of sovereignty Jan 02, 2024

The Somali government has characterised Ethiopia's actions as a "blatant aggression" that infringes upon Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integri...

Ethiopia-Somaliland deal ignites diplomatic tension with Somalia Jan 02, 2024

Ethiopia had requested sea access and the establishment of a naval base and in return, it would be the first country to recognise Somaliland.

African Development Bank pulls staff from Ethiopia Dec 21, 2023

The decision follows a breach of diplomatic protocol and an assault by Ethiopian security forces on two staff members.

Sudanese army's successive defeats fuel calls to oust Al-Burhan Dec 20, 2023

The Sudan Armed Forces (SAF) suffered a significant blow, conceding the country's second-largest city, Wad Madani, to their rivals, the paramilitary R...

Somalia gets Usd100 million IMF grant Dec 20, 2023

The new arrangement comes as Somalia emerges from the shackles of crippling debt under the Heavily Indebted Poor Countries (HIPC) Initiative, complete...

Somali national lands key role in IGAD Dec 10, 2023

A former President of HirShabelle Regional State and President Hassan Sheikh Mahamud’s special envoy for the stabilisation and protection of civilians...

IGAD leaders unite for urgent action to halt deadly Sudan war Dec 10, 2023

According to UN OCHA, the toll of this conflict is staggering, with over 12,190 lives lost and 6.6 million people displaced, half of whom are children...

Thousands displaced in catastrophic Somali region floods Dec 08, 2023

Floods in the Somali Region of Ethiopia have displaced thousands, resulting in 33 casualties and severely impacting over 611,640 individuals.

Somalia flood death toll hits 96, PM urges urgent global aid during Jubaland tour Nov 29, 2023

The PM highlighted the plight of thousands of families stranded in the floodwaters of the Juba River in the Gedo region.

Somalia joins East African Community: A historic leap toward regional unity Nov 24, 2023

ast African Community leaders meeting in the Tanzanian city of Arusha today has endorsed Somalia's membership in the regional body. Somalia now become...

Ethiopia and OLA peace talks show positive momentum Nov 13, 2023

Significant progress has been achieved in the ongoing talks between the Ethiopian government and the Oromo Liberation Army (OLA) in the Tanzanian capi...

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