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    Somalia faces trade, security risks as Iran-Israel war disrupts global shipping

    Monday June 16, 2025Somali scholars and analysts weigh in on the implications of the Iran-Israel conflict for the Horn of Africa, highlighting potential...

    34th Arab League Summit kicks off in Baghdad with Israeli war on Gaza topping agenda

    Ikram Kouachi Saturday May 17, 2025The 34th Arab League Summit began on Saturday in Baghdad, with Israel’s war on Gaza dominating the talks...

    Somalia’s war with al-Shabab forces hundreds of families to flee homes in Middle Shabelle

    Friday May 9, 2025IDP mother and her children sit outside their new shelter/File PhotoMaryan Nur Mohamed’s family of eight has faced severe shortages...

    Terror reigns as Kenya-Somalia border turns into war playground

    By Standard TeamSunday May 4, 2025The recent killing of five Special Operations Group (SOG) members and injuries suffered by eight officers have renewed...

    Somali president defends war strategy after al-Shabaab captures key town

    Thursday April 17, 2025Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday defended his administration’s ongoing offensive against Al-Shabaab, following the militant...

    Kenya’s former vice president calls for Ruto to be sanctioned over Sudan war

    By Rayhan UddinFriday April 11, 2025Rigathi Gachagua says Kenyan leader is the 'real commander' of RSF, allowing paramilitary group to launder gold money...

    President Ruto directs Kindiki to lead war against miraa cartels to protect farmers

    By LINET WAITEThursday April 3, 2025President Ruto acknowledged the persistent issues in agriculture, highlighting the damaging effects of cartels on the miraa sector.President...

    Trump’s tariffs stoke global trade war as China, EU vow response

    By Andrea Shalal, Joe Cash and Benoit Van OverstraetenThursday April 3, 2025U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden...

    Sudan’s paramilitary RSF chief says war with army is not over

    Tuesday April 1, 2025Deputy head of Sudan's sovereign council General Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo speaks during a press conference at Rapid Support Forces head...

    Over 1,500 humanitarian workers killed since start of Israel’s war on Gaza: Media Office

    Jomaa Younis and Rania Abu ShamalaTuesday April 1, 2025At least 1,513 humanitarian workers have been killed and hundreds of medical and civil defense...

    President Hassan Sheikh returns to frontline in Al-Shabaab war

    Wednesday March 26, 2025Mogadishu (HOL)  — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has returned to the frontlines in the Middle Shabelle region to boost...

    Germany temporarily shuts embassy in South Sudan amid fears of civil war

    Sunday March 23, 2025Kiir (L) and Machar formed a transitional government but the arrangement now looks shakyGermany has temporarily closed its embassy in...

    What airstrikes in Somalia show about the war on terror

    Friday March 14, 2025February was an active month for the US Africa Command (AFRICOM).On February 1, AFRICOM conducted airstrikes targeting a local branch of the...

    Ethiopia and Eritrea edge closer to war as troops mass at border

    Thursday March 13, 2025Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, left, and Eritrea’s President Isaias Afwerki attend the reopening of the Eritrean embassy in Ethiopia in...

    Lt. Gen. Tsadkan warns Ethiopia-Eritrea war “seems inevitable,” urges last-minute efforts to avert war

    Wednesday March 12, 2025Lt. Gen. Tsadkan Gebretensae, Vice President and Democratization Cabinet Secretariat of the Tigray Interim AdministrationLt. Gen. Tsadkan Gebretensae, Vice President...

    Puntland war against Daesh displaces frankincense farmers in Bari region

    Tuesday March 11, 2025Elderly IDP women sit outside their makeshift shelters/File Photo(ERGO) – Conflict between Puntland forces and the terrorist group Islamic State,...