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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.

UN urges enhanced support for Africa's drought-affected countries
Yunis Dekow  |  May 21, 2024

The agencies have called on the international community to help ramp up a timely emergency response to support victims of drought in the region.

Cholera cases worsen in Horn of Africa as floods persist
Amina Bonaya  |  Apr 26, 2024

Forecasted rains are expected to worsen the situation, with more than 1.2 million individuals at risk of cholera.

Wajir Governor approves 20-acre land allocation for KRA Trade Facilitation Center
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 28, 2024

The project is part of the Horn of Africa Gateway Development project.

US pushes for dialogue on Ethiopia-Somalia tensions
Amina Wako  |  Feb 22, 2024

US Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Molly Phee and Horn of Africa Special Envoy Mike Hammer emphasised the importance of Somaliland's...

Sh16bn World Bank project promises to revamp pastoral economy
Mary Wambui  |  Feb 15, 2024

The funds will cushion Northern counties against the risks of drought, and facilitate livestock trade as well as the stablishment of slaughterhouses f...

Japan gives Kenya, Ethiopia, Somalia $10m for relief food
Foreign Reporter  |  Feb 07, 2024

These countries have been grappling with severe humanitarian crises exacerbated by a combination of factors including drought over the past three year...

Ethiopia has no hidden agenda in Somaliland port deal - PM Abiy's adviser
Jill Namatsi  |  Jan 22, 2024

In his comments on the situation thus far, Redwan explained that "the signed MoU with Somaliland is a deal for cooperation and partnership that grants...

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