September 24
Somalia: Ethiopian FM Warns Arms Shipments to Somalia 'Exacerbate Fragile Security,' Cautions Against Weapons Reaching 'Terrorists'
Addis Standard
Ambassador Taye Atske-Selassie, Ethiopia's Foreign Minister, has expressed concern over the recent arms shipments to Somalia, stating that they could "further exacerbate the… Read more »
Somalia: Violence, Displacement, and Hunger Plagues Somalia
IPS
Somalia is currently in the midst of a dire humanitarian crisis that threatens to destabilize the nation's security. This crisis is a result of the Somali Civil War, which began in… Read more »
Kenya: PS Omollo Calls for Collaboration Between Govt, Private Sector to Strengthen Cyber Security Capabilities
Capital FM
Interior Principal Secretary, Raymond Omollo, has underscored the need of strengthening the country's cybersecurity framework to protect its digital future. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Establishes Disaster Relief Fund
Leadership
The federal government has established a disaster relief fund to address disasters such as flooding. Read more »
Liberia: Support for WECC Now Flowing
Liberian Observer
-- U.S. Justice Delegation is due here to support efforts Read more »
East Africa: Terrorist Irredentism and Hegemonic Containment On the Horn of Africa, Implications for Ethiopia [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
The IS which has lost ground in most parts of the world seems to search for a safe haven in the Horn of Africa searching for a niche in Somalia. On yet another development, the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Forging Strong Diplomatic Ties to Foster Regional Peace, Security [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia stands as a pivotal diplomatic and economic player in the Horn of Africa, a region that has garnered increasing global attention due to its complex geopolitical landscape.… Read more »
September 23
Africa: UN Security Council - African Countries Face Hurdles and Dangers in Getting Permanent Seats [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
There is growing global consensus among the members of the United Nations that the UN security council, responsible for maintaining international peace and security, requires… Read more »
Africa: Making the 'Pact for the Future' a Pact for Peace
Africa Renewal
The urgent need for collective action to safeguard peace in an increasingly volatile world. Read more »
Sudan: Humanitarian Coordinator for Sudan Calls for End of Hostilities, Protection of Civilians, and Unimpeded Access
OCHA
As world leaders gather for the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the UN Resident and Humanitarian Coordinator in Sudan, Ms. Clementine Nkweta-Salami, urged Member… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopians Condemn Violence Against Women but Consider Domestic Violence a Private Matter
Afrobarometer
Half of citizens say women are likely to be criticised, harassed, or shamed if they report assault. Read more »
Liberia: National Security in Jeopardy - Unauthorized Aircraft Reveals Deep Flaws in Liberia's Airspace Security
Liberian Investigator
The news of an unauthorized aircraft landing in Sierra Leone, which originated from Liberia, has laid bare the vulnerabilities within our national security framework. The Liberian… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Supports Turning Haiti Mission Into Formal UN Peacekeeping Operation
RFI
Kenyan President William Ruto, on a visit to Haiti, said this weekend that he was open to Kenya's anti-gang mission in the country being converted to a full UN peacekeeping… Read more »
Somalia: Egypt Delivers Heavy Artillery to Somalia in Largest Military Aid Shipment Post-Embargo
Shabelle
A military cargo ship said to be from Egypt docked at Mogadishu's port on Sunday, delivering what officials describe as the largest shipment of heavy artillery and anti-tank… Read more »
Ethiopia: What Is Driving Egypt's Involvement in the Ethiopia-Somalia Standoff? [analysis]
Addis Standard
In early 2024, a major geopolitical event unfolded in the Horn of Africa with far-reaching consequences. Ethiopia and Somaliland signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 01… Read more »
Uganda: Online Hate Speech Threatens Refugees' Safety, Well-Being - UNHCR
Nile Post
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has called for greater responsibility in using social media platforms, highlighting the rise of online hate speech and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Tigray's Interim Admin Asserts 'Security Forces Will Continue Under Its Command' Amid Political Rift
Addis Standard
The interim administration of the Tigray region, led by Getachew Reda, has announced that the region's security forces are operating under its command. Read more »
Egypt: Egypt Sends 'Largest Military Aid' Shipment to Somalia Amid Regional Tensions
Addis Standard
An Egyptian military cargo ship arrived in Mogadishu yesterday, delivering what media reports describe as "the largest shipment of military aid" to Somalia since the United Nations… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Minister Warns of Growing Al-Shabaab and Houthi Alliance Threat
Radio Dalsan
Somaliland's Minister of Internal Affairs, Mohamed Kahin Ahmed, has urged the Somali government to address the escalating alliance between al-Shabaab militants and Houthi fighters… Read more »
Niger: Towards Educational Continuity in Niger's Emergency Zones
Norwegian Refugee Council
In Niger, the Ministry of Education has validated the six-month Accelerated Education Programme (AEP) developed by the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC). Read more »
Tanzania: Arrest of Tanzanian Opposition Leaders Fuels Fears of Government Crackdown As Elections Loom
Daily Maverick
Tanzanian police arrested more than 50 people ahead of a planned demonstration against recent abductions and killings in the country. Read more »
Somalia: Aid Reaches 2,000 Vulnerable Families in Somalia's Garasbaley District
Shabelle
The Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA) has successfully delivered aid to 2,000 families in the Garasbaley district, which lies outside the Somali capital, Mogadishu,… Read more »
Nigeria: Ignore Fabricated Document Claiming That Bandits and 'Media Promoters' Will Be Compensated By Nigeria's Zamfara State Government
Africa Check
Ignore fabricated document claiming that bandits and 'media promoters' will be compensated by Nigeria's Zamfara state government Read more »
Somalia: Banadir Court Sentences Al-Shabaab Funders - $12.6 Million Scheme Exposed
Radio Dalsan
The Banadir regional court has sentenced four individuals linked to financing Al-Shabaab, revealing a significant funding operation. Read more »
Sudan: Foreign Minister Urges International Community to Condemn RSF Militia, Ban Its Supply With Weapons
SNA
Acting Foreign Minister Hussein Awad Ali participated in the Future Summit on Sunday at the United Nations Headquarters in New York, representing His Excellency President of the… Read more »