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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The Silent Crisis: Abductions of Coptic Christian Women in Egypt
In 2024 the troubling trend of Coptic Christian women disappearing in Egypt drew attention to a serious crisis. Coverage and...
December 10, 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
Morocco’s Aerospace Exports Reach $2.16 Billion: A Growing Industrial Hub
Morocco's aerospace sector is on the rise with exports hitting $2.16 billion in the first ten months of 2024 a...
December 4, 2024
Morocco Turns to Russia After EU Fishing Ban in Western Sahara
Morocco's fishing industry faces a significant shift following a recent European Court of Justice ruling. The court's decision on October...
December 2, 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
Chad Ends Defense Pact with France, Asserts Sovereignty
Chad has officially terminated its defense cooperation agreement with France, marking a significant shift in its approach to sovereignty and...
November 29, 2024
Morocco Breaks Tourism Records: 14.6 Million Visitors by October 2024
Morocco's tourism sector is experiencing unprecedented growth in 2024. The country welcomed 14.6 million visitors by October, surpassing the entire...
November 20, 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