Somaliland, located in the Horn of Africa, has declared its independence from United Kingdom on 26 Jun 1960, Somaliland is a neighbor of Somalia, a state...
Rampant mining by Chinese firms devastates local communities and evades regulation, fueling discontent in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Democratic Republic of the Congo...
Traore’s regime dissolves government as the Sahel nation grapples with rising insurgency and humanitarian crisis. Burkina Faso’s military junta, led by Captain Ibrahim Traore, has abruptly...
US Africa Command faces strategic crossroads under Trump’s foreign policy priorities and rising global competition. The future of the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) hangs in...
Hormuud Telecom, Somalia’s largest telecommunications provider, is advancing its commitment to renewable energy by developing solar-powered data centers, a key move to support both local and...
By Mahad Ahmed Maritime Security Specialist The unrecognized yet ambitious Republic of Somaliland is quietly setting a precedent in maritime security and global economic diplomacy. As...
Why Somaliland Deserves Recognition. Somaliland is positioning itself as a strategic and economic hub, with its Berbera Port at the forefront of this transformation. This article...
President Joe Biden has embarked on his first visit to Africa as president, fulfilling a promise he made two years ago during the U.S.-Africa Summit in...
Interpol’s recent Operation Serengeti marked a significant milestone in the fight against cybercrime in Africa, resulting in the arrest of over 1,000 suspects across 19 countries....
The European Commission is planning significant reductions in staffing across its global network of embassies, focusing its resources on countries deemed strategically critical. This move, prompted...
Mohmmad Abdullahi Omar has been reappointed as Somaliland’s Minister of Foreign Affairs by newly elected President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro. This pivotal move comes just weeks...
President Joe Biden’s upcoming visit to Africa marks a pivotal moment in U.S.-Africa relations, highlighting a shift from aid-focused to investment-driven engagement. His stops in Angola...
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for a potential return to the White House, speculation intensifies over the trajectory of U.S.-Africa relations. Tibor Nagy, former Assistant Secretary...
Libya’s 444th Brigade, a powerful militia aligned with the country’s army, announced on Monday that it had detained more than 300 migrants in the desert as...
Somaliland is emerging as a beacon of potential, rich in untapped resources and poised for a transformative future. With its strategic location, stable governance, and a...
Africa’s aviation sector is grappling with a severe financial bottleneck, with $950 million in airline revenues trapped due to foreign exchange shortages, according to the International...
The controversial arrest and subsequent military court appearance of prominent Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye have sparked outcry and demands for his release. Besigye, a vocal...
A rapidly spreading species of mosquito, Anopheles stephensi, is driving a surge in malaria cases across East Africa, threatening to unravel decades of progress against the...
The emergence of Lakurawa as a potent threat in Nigeria’s northwest is less a product of recent geopolitical shifts and more a reflection of longstanding systemic...
Senegalese officials began counting ballots late Sunday following peaceful parliamentary elections seen as critical to advancing President Bassirou Diomaye Faye’s ambitious reform agenda. The vote marked...
Jubbaland’s regional administration and Somalia’s former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo have denounced a newly approved law establishing the Independent National Electoral Commission, claiming it violates Somalia’s...
Somali Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi has issued a sharp rebuke to foreign diplomats over statements made during Somaliland’s recent presidential elections, accusing them of undermining...
Ahmed Mohamed Mohamud Silanyo, a towering figure in Somaliland’s political landscape and a pivotal architect of its path to self-governance, passed away on Friday night at...
Ethiopia has vowed to sustain its efforts against the al-Shabaab militant group, reaffirming its commitment to regional security despite Somalia’s recent decision to exclude Ethiopia from...
Polling stations have closed across Somaliland following a calm and orderly presidential election, marking another milestone for the self-declared republic in its decades-long quest for recognition...
The political and civil unrest engulfing Mozambique following the contentious October 9 presidential election is rippling across Southern Africa, causing economic disruptions and raising concerns among...
As the sun set across the tranquil landscape of Somaliland on November 13, 2024, the nation experienced a historic moment as its presidential and party elections...
This morning, Somaliland awakens with a palpable sense of optimism and determination as voters across the country head to the polls for a dual election. In...
Nigerian security analysts are expressing heightened concern after defense officials announced the emergence of a new insurgent group, the Lakurawas, now operating primarily in Nigeria’s northwestern...
Amnesty International has issued an urgent appeal to the Mozambican government, calling for an end to violent repression of protesters challenging last month’s election results. Demonstrations,...
A worsening diplomatic rift between Algeria and Mali over how to resolve Mali’s long-standing Tuareg rebellion has ignited fresh tensions in the already volatile Sahel region....
Google has unveiled a new investment of $5.8 million aimed at advancing artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity expertise in Africa, targeting Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa...
Senegal’s political landscape is bracing for a pivotal parliamentary election on November 17, as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye pushes to consolidate power and advance his reform...
War now affects over 600 million women and girls worldwide, a staggering 50% increase in just a decade, according to a recent United Nations report. As...
The BRICS nations’ ambition to establish a viable alternative to the U.S. dollar for international trade, often referred to as the “de-dollarization” agenda, faces formidable hurdles...
Protests erupted in Mozambique’s capital, Maputo, late Thursday following the announcement that Daniel Chapo, the ruling Frelimo party’s candidate, won the October 9 presidential election in...
In Mozambique’s latest presidential election, ruling party candidate Daniel Chapo secured victory with over 70% of the vote, solidifying Frelimo’s control—a position the party has maintained...
Gabon’s upcoming constitutional referendum, slated for November 16, has sparked mixed reactions across the country, as it could pave the way for General Brice Clotaire Oligui...
The discovery of Yusuf Hussein Ahmed’s mutilated body, 40 days after his brazen abduction in Nairobi, has ignited public outrage and deepened concerns over Kenya’s worsening...
Tunisian President Kais Saied was inaugurated for a second term on Monday, amid controversy surrounding his first term and widespread concerns over the state of democracy...
At the 8th AU-UN Annual Conference, UN Secretary-General António Guterres called for sweeping reforms to the global financial and security systems to better address Africa’s developmental...
Africa’s port infrastructure has experienced significant growth, spurred by an estimated $15 billion in investments since 2005. These investments have allowed African ports to accommodate larger...
Israel is reportedly considering establishing a military base in Somaliland, a strategically significant territory in east Africa, to bolster its security interests in the region and...
Nigeria’s intensifying crackdown on crude oil theft is yielding notable progress, as the country aims to curb the massive financial losses caused by illicit activities in...
Daniel Chapo, the presidential candidate of Mozambique’s ruling party, appears to be on the brink of victory, comfortably leading in nine of the country’s 11 provinces...
Protests have erupted in Kilifi County, Kenya, as dozens of residents and activists rally against a proposed nuclear power plant, set to be the country’s first....
Taiwan has pledged a total of $24 million to support critical sectors in Somaliland, further solidifying ties between the two diplomatically unrecognized states. Of this amount,...
Mozambique’s electoral authorities have extended voting in some regions and for overseas citizens in Germany due to logistical challenges. While most of the country completed voting...
The dangerous migration route from the Horn of Africa to the Gulf continues to claim lives, prompting renewed calls from the United Nations for safer migration...
Ethiopia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Temesgen Tiruneh, held a significant discussion today with the Director General of the United Nations International Organization for Migration (UN-IOM), Amy E....
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