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Djibouti parliament scraps presidential age limit, clearing path for Ismail Omar Guelleh’s sixth term
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 02, 2025

The final approval on Sunday formalised last week’s parliamentary decision to abolish the rule that barred anyone over 75 from contesting the presiden...

Horn of Africa sees decline in extremism victims, but militants adapt with new tactics
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 29, 2025

New IGAD report shows violent extremism deaths down 19 per cent across the Horn of Africa, but warns militant groups are regrouping with drones, crypt...

South Sudan, Djibouti, Ethiopia and Uganda seal deal on Horn of Africa transport corridor
Mwangi Maina  |  Oct 28, 2025

The project aims to open new trade routes, enhance mobility, and accelerate economic integration across the Horn and Eastern Africa.

IGAD Chief urges action over irregular migration, joblessness in Horn of Africa
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 22, 2025

Gebeyehu revealed that more than 1.5 million citizens from IGAD countries migrate to the Middle East and Gulf states annually, through the dangerous R...

Egypt inches closer to troop deployment in Somalia amid regional tension
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 22, 2025

Egypt’s participation in the mission was approved months earlier by the African Union Peace and Security Council, and the two governments have since b...

Yemen, Somalia hold security talks in Aden to strengthen bilateral cooperation
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 14, 2025

The meeting was part of ongoing efforts by both governments to improve coordination in dealing with regional security challenges that affect the Horn...

Eritrea renews push to pursuade US to lift long-standing sanctions
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Oct 08, 2025

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

Libya’s human smuggling networks tighten grip as new routes emerge
Mary Wambui  |  Oct 08, 2025

Libya is the main migrant gateway between Africa and Europe, a destination accessed by air, although some risk the journey by land and sea, which is l...

Somalia secures release of more than 50 nationals held in DRC
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 30, 2025

Officials said the outcome marks the result of coordinated negotiations between Somali and Congolese authorities, with the Somali Embassy in Tanzania...

IGAD elevates Horn of Africa agenda at UN General Assembly
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 27, 2025

IGAD Executive Secretary Dr Workneh Gebeyehu engaged with member states, international partners, and development agencies to foster cooperation and pr...

IGAD and Geneva Call join forces to protect civilians, promote peace in Horn of Africa
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 25, 2025

The two organisations vowed to continue engaging with governments, civil society and local communities to ensure humanitarian action translates into l...

173 Somalis repatriated from Libya in joint government-IOM operation
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 23, 2025

Following the arrival of the group in Mogadishu, 22 individuals were flown on to Hargeisa in Somaliland, while the remaining 151 stayed in the capital...

How illegal financial flows stifle Africa's growth
DW News  |  Sep 05, 2025

The African Union has warned the continent loses billions in illicit financial flows each year. Analysts say stopping tax evasion and corruption is ju...

A two-way street: Reversing brain drain in Somalia
DW News  |  Aug 16, 2025

The Somali Civil War, which began in 1991, provoked mass displacement, both internally and externally. More than 30 years later, the situation has imp...

Ethiopia sentences five people to death for human trafficking in landmark ruling
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 06, 2025

Local media reports indicate that the convictions are linked to trafficking activities along the dangerous "eastern route", which is commonly used by...

KeNHA revises Isiolo-Mandera road project, adds new features to enhance cross-border links
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 06, 2025

The road, once complete, is expected to play a major role in connecting remote parts of Northern Kenya to national and regional markets.

Kenya calls for stronger role of IGAD eminent personalities in Horn of Africa peacebuilding
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 24, 2025

Working closely with IGAD and national stakeholders, the Eminent Persons will help identify African-led, practical solutions to the region’s most pres...

UN appoints China’s Guang Cong as new Horn of Africa special envoy amid regional crises
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Jul 20, 2025

Before this appointment, Guang served as Deputy Special Representative for Political Affairs in South Sudan and Deputy Head of the United Nations Miss...

Kenya-Ethiopia begin technical assessment of cross-border bridge projects
Issa Hussein  |  Jul 07, 2025

The team conducted site visits to the proposed bridges and one-stop border points locations in Mandera (Malka Suftu) and Rhamu, which are critical com...

25 youths join IGAD’s inaugural leadership training cohort
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 30, 2025

The programme integrates the Inner Development Goals (IDGs) framework, focusing on inner qualities such as self-awareness, adaptability, critical thin...

IGAD calls for unified cybersecurity and AI strategy to tackle regional security challenges
Amina Wako  |  Jun 18, 2025

IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu emphasised that despite the region’s complex security threats, they also offer a chance to develop homegrown...

More Ethiopians than Somalis migrating irregularly to Kenya, IOM report reveals
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 04, 2025

The report notes that the ongoing conflict in Northern Ethiopia is likely to continue to prevent the return movements of migrants stranded in transit...

IGAD Climate centre predicts heavy rains for Horn of Africa, urges flood preparedness
Rachael Mutabasi  |  May 21, 2025

Countries such as central Sudan, eastern South Sudan, parts of Ethiopia, western Kenya, and eastern Uganda could see a 55 per cent probability of abov...

IGAD raises alarm over rising migration and urban strain in the Horn of Africa
Mary Wambui  |  May 17, 2025

The organisation further noted that policy responses by governments, humanitarian, and development actors are often framed through a rural lens, and t...

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...

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