Ethiopia Drops Red Sea Port Deal with Somaliland After Turkey’s Mediation
A high-stakes diplomatic game over access to the Red Sea reached its climax as Ethiopia abandoned its controversial port agreement
December 12, 2024Section
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Military Defeat Weakens Mogadishu’s Control Over Strategic Jubaland
Federal troops retreated from Raskamboni on December 11 after Jubaland forces captured their vehicles and weapons. Analysis from The Rio...
December 11, 2024
Power Shift in South Sudan Signals Deeper Economic Storm
President Salva Kiir of South Sudan has removed his top military, police, and banking chiefs amid growing economic turmoil and...
December 10, 2024
Haiti: Kenyan Officers Leave Amid Unpaid Wages
A troubling situation unfolds as nearly 20 Kenyan police officers resign from their roles in Haiti's Multinational Security Support (MSS)
December 6, 2024
Tensions Rise: Jubaland, Somaliland, and Ethiopia’s Role in Somali Politics
The political situation in Somalia is increasingly tense, particularly involving the semi-autonomous regions of Jubaland and Somaliland. Both regions are...
December 6, 2024
Eritrea-Ethiopia Relations: A Fragile Peace Unravels
The once-promising reconciliation between Eritrea and Ethiopia is showing signs of strain. Recent developments suggest a return to the tense...
December 2, 2024
New Somaliland President to Review Ethiopia Port Deal
Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi known as Irro has won Somaliland's presidential election with 63.92% of the votes. Coverage and analysis from...
November 19, 2024
Kenya’s Catholic Bishops Expose “Culture of Lies” Under Ruto
The Catholic Church in Kenya has broken its usual political silence, signaling a crisis in the nation's governance. The Kenya...
November 15, 2024
Mozambique Faces 2% GDP Loss Following Election Turmoil
Mozambique's business landscape faces unprecedented challenges following recent post-election unrest. The Confederation of Mozambican Business Associations (CTA) has sounded the...
November 13, 2024