Regional Perspectives

The resolution aims to enhance technical assistance and capacity-building for Somalia’s justice and security institutions.

The sanctions were first imposed by the United Nations Security Council on December 23, 2009, under Resolution 1907.

The Somali government reaffirmed that it has not entered into any secret or conditional deal with Sweden or any other country. It said that all its partnerships with international donors are based on mutual respect and clear legal frameworks.

According to the UN, the hunger crisis in Somalia is likely to worsen in the coming months, as multiple shocks continue to undermine recovery efforts.

The president’s call marks the first time Somalia has moved to formally incorporate Swahili as a working and instructional language alongside Somali, Arabic, and English.

Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos alleged that the Eritrean government and hardline elements of the TPLF were "funding, mobilising, and directing armed groups such as Fano" to expand conflict in northern Ethiopia.

The consequence is that Samia is running to be re-elected as the president of Tanzania, opposed only by minor candidates. This is a scenario without precedent since the reintroduction of multiparty elections in 1992.

The killing of the seven comes two days after Al-Shabaab attacked the Jilacow Investigation Centre in Mogadishu.

Polepole resigned as Tanzania's ambassador to Cuba in July, citing concerns about the country's direction under President Samia Suluhu Hassan.

President Tayé Atske Selassie said, “The government will work responsibly to ensure that the national election to be held in our country this year is fair, peaceful, democratic, and credible among Ethiopians”.

Deputy Prosecutor Nazhat Shameem Khan announced that the investigation on the situation in Darfur remains active and that all responsible for atrocities that happened in the past, happening now or in the future will be held to account.

The Chama cha Demokrasia na Maendeleo (CHADEMA) leader survived a 2017 assassination attempt, during which he was shot 16 times, though no one has been held accountable for the attack.

The duo, who have for months been at odds over federal power-sharing and state autonomy, are expected to discuss ways of rebuilding trust and strengthening cooperation between Mogadishu and Kismayo.

According to earlier figures from the syndicate, approximately 150 journalists have relocated from Khartoum to other regions, while around 70 have fled to neighbouring countries.

In a historic ruling—the first ICC conviction linked to the Darfur conflict—the three-judge panel found Ali guilty of planning and personally participating in atrocities committed between 2003 and 2004 as part of a government-backed campaign to crush a rebellion in western Sudan.

In the video, a man claiming to be Captain Tesha from the air force accuses President Samia Suluhu’s government of corruption, human rights abuses, and political interference within the military.

The new facility will produce about 111 million litres of LNG annually, with a second phase underway to increase output to roughly 1.3 billion litres per year.

The programme focuses on enhancing the Somali Police Force’s capacity to secure national waters, curb illegal maritime activities, and ensure safe navigation for commercial and humanitarian vessels.

Cairo accused Addis Ababa of "reckless" dam management, claiming that sudden water releases following the dam's September inauguration caused what it described as a "man-made flood."

Colonel Bernard Mlunga, the Acting Director of Information and Relations, said the force had noted "misleading social media posts" attempting to associate the military with political affairs.

According to official sources, the meeting between the two leaders focused on the ongoing dispute over Jubaland’s regional leadership and the wider question of how to align Somalia’s federal and regional elections.

UNP Spokesperson ACP Rusoke Kituuma added that they had no information on whether Njagi and Oyoo have been reported as missing persons.

IGAD expressed solidarity with Somalia, describing the attack as “cowardly” and commending Mogadishu authorities for their swift response in containing the situation.

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) said the RSF carried out suicide drone attacks on Saturday evening in El Obeid, North Kordofan’s capital, damaging Al-Dhaman Hospital, residential areas, and other service facilities.

Investigations into the assault on the high-security detention centre revealed that the attackers used a vehicle marked with the insignia of the National Intelligence and Security Agency and wore military uniforms.

Aid groups warn that 260,000 civilians remain trapped without safe exit routes as the RSF reportedly builds berms to block movement and supplies. Mines and unexploded ordnance litter key roads, further restricting access.

AUSSOM Uganda contingent Commander, Brigadier General Joseph Musoke Ssemwanga, acknowledged the bravery of the troops, describing the liberation of Bariire as a major milestone in Somalia's journey towards lasting peace and security.

PM Abiy Ahmed stressed that the nation’s goals, securing port ownership, safeguarding peace, and advancing developmentwill be accomplished through hard work and unity.

The former African Development Bank (AfDB) president was honoured for his dedication to driving sustainable financing, building resilient health systems, and promoting better health worldwide.

The exercise was part of the ninth Africa Amnesty Month, observed under the theme "Safer Communities through Voluntary Disarmament".

Save the Children has reported a rise in waterborne diseases and an increase in snake bite cases, which are escalating public health concerns.

Abd-Al-Rahman, a suspected former leader of the pro-government Janjaweed militia, is accused of 31 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity, said to have been committed in Darfur between August 2003 and March 2004.

In the rush to transform African agriculture for global markets, it is important to consider what is left behind or thrown away. Food waste is not just a symptom of inefficiency; it is a mirror of deeper injustices.

With the opposition pushed aside and a controlled electoral process underway, CCM’s victory is all but certain. The key question now is the future of Tanzania’s democracy.

The meeting brings together representatives of the AU, the East African Community, the United Nations, civil society, youth, women's groups, the media, and other stakeholders to advance the continental agenda of ending armed violence.

Residents awoke to the unfolding disaster three days ago. Farmland that stood green just weeks earlier is now submerged. Men cluster at the broken edges of the embankment, watching helplessly as the river pushes further inland.

Joseph Kabila remains a prominent figure in the DRC, which he led from 2001 to 2019. The death sentence imposed on him by a military court on charges of supporting M23 rebels has sparked concern in the volatile country.

Tanzania reaffirmed its "unyielding commitment to protecting and promoting human rights" as enshrined in its Constitution and international treaties.

The decision was reached on Wednesday during a parliamentary sitting in Mogadishu, chaired by Speaker of the Lower House Sheikh Adan Mohamed Noor Madobe, where 145 lawmakers were present.

The award was presented at the Somali Travel and Tourism Expo 2025 in Mogadishu, where aviation professionals and industry leaders gathered to celebrate milestones in the sector.

The leaders said the Somali Future Council was designed to advance those goals and provide a framework for addressing differences through discussion rather than confrontation.

Njagi and Oyoo, who are affiliated with the Free Kenya Movement, were reportedly seized on Wednesday, October 1, while participating in the campaign trail of Ugandan opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine.

According to the Sudan Doctors Network, the attacks were deliberate rocket and drone strikes targeting innocent civilians.

At the U-20 World Cup, he is being supported by Kenyan assistant referee Gilbert Cheruiyot and Abelmiro Montenegro from São Tomé and Príncipe.

Prime Minister Hamsa said Somalis have lived for many years without reliable electricity, which has hindered the ability of essential services such as health care and education to operate effectively.

The recognition, announced by WHO, highlights Ethiopia’s strengthened regulatory framework, ensuring that medicines, vaccines, and other medical products available in the country meet international standards of quality, safety, and efficacy.

To build an effective dengue prevention barrier, the Sudanese government recently initiated a campaign aimed at cutting off the transmission of the virus. Mosquito eradication is among the most emblematic endeavours.

In a statement on Wednesday, Free Kenya Movement National Coordinator Felix Wambua confirmed that the two were apprehended at Stabex Filling Station in Kireka, Kampala, at around 3:00 pm.

With the signing of the new agreement and the promise of additional deployments, Djibouti has underlined its continued involvement in Somalia’s security at a critical time for both countries and for the Horn of Africa as a whole.

Julius Mucunguzi, spokesperson for the Electoral Commission, said the body is fully prepared to deliver free and fair elections, with campaigns permitted daily from 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. local time.

With AUSSOM now fully operational, Somali forces are expected to shoulder greater security responsibilities, requiring sustained investment in training and logistics.