horn of africa Stories

Horn of Africa region records sharp increase in violent extremism attacks- IGAD report
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 16, 2025

Fatalities and injuries during the period more than doubled compared to the previous quarter, with over 1,300 deaths and more than 400 injuries report...

East Africa Trade Corridor forum seeking to boost regional trade opens in Addis Ababa
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Apr 09, 2025

The corridor project includes a road network that links Berbera Port in Somaliland with Ethiopia’s capital. It is expected to support regional trade a...

Museveni, Hassan engage in talks on regional security and support for Somali forces
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 06, 2025

A joint communique issued after their meeting at Nakasero State House in Kampala said the two leaders discussed various issues of importance to both c...

Feeding hope: Kenya launches Sh648.2 billion initiative to tackle hunger
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

Forecasters warn of potentially depressed rainfall in upcoming months, particularly in northern counties, further exacerbating food insecurity and com...

Ethiopia and Somalia set march date for next round of Ankara Declaration talks
Amina Wako  |  Feb 19, 2025

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan compared the Ankara Declaration to the Development Road project, calling it a similarly strategic initiative with...

Ethiopia secures African Union Peace and Security Council seat amid regional tensions
Mwangi Maina  |  Feb 13, 2025

Given the growing geopolitical interest in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia's membership will allow it to counter external influence while promoting its o...

Kenya among African countries to experience below-average rainfall in March-May season
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 22, 2025

An early to normal onset of rains is expected in most areas, though ICPAC said delays are likely in central Kenya, southern Ethiopia, and central Soma...

Relief for Somalia as Russia announces cancellation of $48.1 million debt
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 21, 2024

With international cooperation and a commitment to reforms, Somalia is poised to rebuild its economy and improve the lives of its citizens.

EU extends mandates for security operations in Somalia
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Dec 16, 2024

The decision follows a strategic review of the EU's engagement in Somalia and the Horn of Africa, aiming to address evolving security challenges and e...

Illegal migrants surge as Kenya arrests 1,455 individuals in 12 months
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 27, 2024

To address these rising challenges, the Kenyan government has been strengthening its border security and enforcement of immigration laws.

Fight against conflict in Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan gets Sh2.3 billion boost
Mary Wambui  |  Nov 13, 2024

The project seeks to adopt local solutions to issues that predispose populations to violent extremism and other forms of conflict.

Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia resolve to respect regional territorial integrity
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 11, 2024

The meeting further delved into the crisis in Sudan and its regional repercussions and the situation in Somalia.

IGAD boss Workneh Gebeyehu says Somalia crucial in ensuring regional stability
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 18, 2024

Workneh visited Mogadishu for high-level consultations with the Somali government,

Opinion: Horn of Africa road project must embrace justice and equity for locals
Mohammed Doyo  |  Aug 17, 2024

An important turning point in the current investigation of the HoAGDP's implementation has been reached with the recent engagement of the National Lan...

NLC: Compensation for Horn of Africa Gateway Road is for assets, business disruptions not land
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 13, 2024

The 740-kilometre Isiolo-Modogashe-Mandera road is one of the largest infrastructure projects in Kenya's history and is expected to open up the region...

Somalia elected non-permanent member of UN Security Council
Amina Wako  |  Jun 06, 2024

Somalia, Pakistan, Panama, Greece, and Denmark secured their positions during the General Assembly session.

African Union sounds alarm on escalating conflicts, governance crisis in Africa
Hanifa Adan  |  Jun 04, 2024

The meeting, held in Addis Ababa, brought together key stakeholders and leaders to deliberate on strategic measures to address the current security la...

Horn of Africa droughts: How network of groundwater bores could help – study
The Conversation  |  May 27, 2024

The governments of Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, South Sudan and Uganda, and three United Nations agencies, launched the Groundwater Access Facility on M...

Women's group calls for ICC probe into SGBV cases in Sudan's Al-Fashir
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 25, 2024

The Strategic Initiative for Women in the Horn of Africa (SIHA) has made this call, noting that the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) "has been waging a cons...

Above-normal rainfall expected in several African countries for four months -IGAD
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 21, 2024

The temperature forecast also suggests a probability of warmer-than-normal conditions throughout the region.

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