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    African Union: New chairperson faces major challenges

    Cai NebeSaturday February 22, 2025The African Union Commision has new leadership in Djibouti's Mahmoud Ali Youssouf. But how will the AUC handle deepening...

    Backers of Mogadishu Rotana see hotel’s role in driving Somalia’s renaissance

    Friday February 21, 2025By Terence BakerThe Mogadishu Rotana hotel, as displayed in this rendering, will have 261 rooms and 60 residences. (Riverside Holding)The...

    UAE expands military ties with Somaliland as Somalia looks on

    Thursday February 20, 2025Somaliland’s military chief, Maj. Gen. Nim’an Yusuf Osman, meets with Lt. Gen. Eisa Saif Mohammed Al Mazrouei, Chief of Staff...

    Puntland expands deportations as foreign nationals allegedly join ISIS

    Thursday February 20, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – Puntland regional President Said Abdullahi Deni has ordered a crackdown on illegal immigration following reports that dozens...

    Eritrea dismisses Ethiopian war claims, blames Addis Ababa for regional instability

    Wednesday February 19, 2025Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki (L) and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (R) arrive together during a past diplomatic visit. CREDIT...

    Somali Ports Minister, Turkish Ambassador discuss port development cooperation

    Wednesday February 19, 2025 Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali Minister of Ports and Maritime Transport Mohamud Adan Gesod met with Turkish Ambassador to Somalia Alper Aktaş in...

    Puntland security forces arrest and deport Ethiopian migrants

    Wednesday February 19, 2025Garowe (HOL) – Puntland security forces arrested a group of Ethiopian migrants on Tuesday after they illegally crossed the border...

    Ethiopia and Somalia hold a first round of technical talks in Turkey toward resolving their dispute

    Tuesday February 18, 2025Turkey says top diplomats from Ethiopia and Somalia have held a first round of technical talks aimed at resolving a...

    Southwest State of Somalia signs $500M deal with Kuwaiti firm to develop Barawa port

    Tuesday February 18, 2025South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen meets with a senior official from Kuwaiti firm Arabic Holding to discuss...

    Speculation after Raila AUC loss on whether he’ll join Ruto or lead ODM

    By Irene GithinjiTuesday February 18, 2025President William and African Union Commission candidate Raila Odinga in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, ahead of the AUC election...

    Maritime issues should top Somalia’s UN Security Council agenda

    Tuesday February 18, 2025Somalia’s two-year council term is a chance to leverage its strategic position at the crossroads of international maritime trade.For the...

    Somali President congratulates Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on AU Commission election

    Sunday February 16, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday congratulated Djibouti's Foreign Minister Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on his election...

    New African Union leader elected as two major crises rage

    By Harun Maruf, Eskinder FirewSunday February 16, 2025The leaders of Africa Union countries on Saturday chose a new chief for the branch that...

    Algerian diplomat Selma Haddadi elected as African Union Commission deputy chairperson

    Sunday February 16, 2025The 38th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of the Heads of State and Government on Saturday elected...

    Somali and Ethiopian presidents hold first talks since Ankara deal, discuss security and maritime access

    Saturday February 15, 2025Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed shake hands during their first official meeting since signing...

    Govt reaffirms support for Odinga’s AUC chairmanship

    By Michael OmondiSaturday February 15, 2025As the African Union Commission (AUC) elections draw closer, Kenya has reaffirmed its unwavering support and optimism in...