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Libya protests turn violent as pressure grows on PM Abdulhamid Dbeibah to resign
Reuters  |  May 17, 2025

The United Nations Support Mission in Libya expressed its concern over the escalation of violence in Tripoli, calling on parties to take the appropria...

No country is being targeted, UK says, as visa rules tighten
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 14, 2025

The High Commission clarified that London is not targeting Kenya or any specific country in its new immigration proposals.

Most intense fighting for years traps terrified residents in Libyan capital
Reuters  |  May 14, 2025

The latest unrest in Libya's capital follows battles on Monday that appeared to consolidate the power of Abdulhamid al-Dbeibah, prime minister of the...

Tunisia jails ex-PM Ali Larayedh for 34 years over Syrian jihadists travel case
Reuters  |  May 03, 2025

Following the 2011 revolution, thousands of Tunisians travelled to Syria, Iraq, and Libya to join and fight alongside the Islamic State groups.

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre appoints new defence minister in reshuffle
Reuters  |  Apr 27, 2025

Ahmed Moallim Fiqi Ahmed, who previously served as foreign minister and national security chief, was appointed defence minister, replacing Jibril Abdi...

Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza breaks new ground with historic visit to Las Anod
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 12, 2025

Hamza thanked the people of Las Anod for their warm welcome and promised to listen to them and work with them to improve their lives.

Explainer: Intrigues surrounding Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre’s planned historic visit to Las Anod
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 10, 2025

Political analysts view the visit as an opportunity for Somalia to once and for all end the long-protracted secessionist agenda by Somaliland.

Ethiopia's PM Abiy appoints Tadesse Worede new leader of Tigray administration
Reuters  |  Apr 09, 2025

Eritrean forces fought in support of Ethiopia's federal army during that conflict, but relations between the long-time rivals have since soured over a...

Somalia warns citizens lacking national IDs will be denied government services
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 08, 2025

PM Hamza said the new ID directive will help eliminate decades-long gaps in personal identification, curb fraud and enhance public safety, especially...

PM Hamza Abdi Barre: Somalia’s defence is stronger and more prepared than ever
Hassan Mohamed  |  Apr 06, 2025

PM Hamza made these remarks during a handover ceremony at the Ministry of Defence, where Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi officially took over from Abdulka...

TPLF rejects Ethiopia PM’s call to nominate Tigray interim president, says it violates Pretoria agreement
Addis Standard  |  Mar 27, 2025

It also accused the federal government of neglecting rehabilitation efforts in Tigray and hindering the delivery of essential commodities.

PM Abiy says Ethiopia has no intention to "invade" Eritrea, calls Red Sea access "existential"
Addis Standard  |  Mar 21, 2025

PM Abiy emphasized that Ethiopia’s role in the region has been to promote “peace and development,” citing its involvement in Somalia, South Sudan, and...

Opinion: New path to insurgency looms over Ethiopia's Somali region amid unmet peace deal promises with ONLF
Addis Standard  |  Mar 17, 2025

ONLF Chairman Abdirahman Sheikh Mahdi (Maaday) has announced that the group is assessing “all options,” including a possible return to insurgency foll...

Somalia's Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre reshuffles cabinet, appoints new deputy ministers
Hassan Mohamed  |  Mar 17, 2025

This reshuffle is perceived as a move to bolster the effectiveness of Somalia’s government and improve strategic sectors, including security, commerce...

Explainer: Why are Ethiopia and Eritrea on the brink of a possible war?
Reuters  |  Mar 14, 2025

Experts say the standoff could lead to Ethiopia and Eritrea backing rival camps in Tigray and ultimately coming into direct conflict.

After Trump clash, Ukraine's Zelenskiy gets warm UK welcome before European summit
Reuters  |  Mar 02, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to Zelenskiy and Trump on Saturday and called for calm in an interview following Friday's White House clash.

Is Ethiopia's northern Tigray region on the brink of a fresh conflict?
DW News  |  Feb 07, 2025

Amid soaring prices, some Tigray locals have stormed banks to withdraw money to buy and hoard food and other essential goods.

UN refugee chief Filippo Grandi says Trump's Gaza takeover idea ‘very surprising’
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

Grandi called the idea "very surprising" and emphasised the need to understand the concrete details before making any further comments.

Trump suggests US will take over Gaza, make it the 'Riviera of the Middle East'
Amina Wako  |  Feb 05, 2025

When questioned by reporters about the legal basis for the US assuming control of Gaza, Trump claimed he had studied the matter closely for months.

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed re-elected president of Ethiopia's ruling party
Amina Wako  |  Feb 02, 2025

The announcement was made by the Office of the Prime Minister on Sunday, confirming that Abiy secured the position “with a significant number of votes...

Serbian prime minister to resign as popular protests persist - Tanjug news agency
Reuters  |  Jan 28, 2025

Belgrade has seen daily anti-government protests since a roof collapsed in November at a railway station in Novi Sad, Serbia's second-largest city, ki...

Currency change leaves Ethiopia’s GDP halved, debt burden heavier
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 21, 2025

The rise was attributed to the exchange rate adjustment and new loans amounting to $1.6 billion, secured from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) an...

Ceasefire brings hope in Gaza; freed Israeli hostages reunited with mothers
Reuters  |  Jan 19, 2025

In the Israeli-occupied West Bank, buses awaited the release of Palestinian prisoners from Israeli detention. Hamas said the first group to be freed i...

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu says Gaza ceasefire will not start until Hamas releases hostage list
Reuters  |  Jan 19, 2025

Hostages were expected to be released within hours of the start of the ceasefire, opening the way to a possible end to a 15-month war that has upended...

ICC prosecutor sees 'no real effort' by Israel to probe alleged Gaza war crimes
Reuters  |  Jan 18, 2025

ICC judges issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, former Israeli defence chief Yoav Gallant and Hamas leader Ibrahim Al...

Somalia wants Ethiopia included in new African Union mission despite troop quota challenges
Mwangi Maina  |  Jan 15, 2025

AUSSOM replaces the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS), marking a critical phase in transferring national security responsibilities t...

Tributes pour in for Ethiopian Opposition leader and business icon Bulcha Demeksa
Gelle Dheere  |  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...

Ethiopian PM Abiy unveils West Godey Irrigation Project in Somali region
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jan 03, 2025

The project is expected to provide irrigation for up to 10,000 hectares of agricultural land, enhancing local food production and supporting the livel...

French President Macron backs Ethiopia's debt restructuring efforts
Reuters  |  Dec 22, 2024

Last month, Ethiopia and IMF agreed on the second review of a $3.4 billion financing programme.

Details of agreement between Ethiopia and Somalia brokered by Turkey
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 12, 2024

Somalia expressed a willingness to facilitate Ethiopia's maritime needs, provided Somali sovereignty remains intact.

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