March 10
Ethiopia: Ethiopia, UAE Discuss Regional Developments, Cooperation
Ethiopia's State Minister of Foreign Affairs Hadera Abera held talks on Tuesday with Rashed Abdulla Alzoy, Chargé d'Affaires of the United Arab Emirates Embassy in Ethiopia,… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Signs Contract to Electrify Schools Nationwide
Somaliland's Ministry of Energy and Minerals has signed a contract to provide electricity to schools across several regions of the country as part of efforts to improve access to… Read more »
March 09
Ethiopia: Ethiopia State Minister Receives Israeli Ambassador in Addis
Ethiopia's State Minister of Foreign Affairs Hadera Abera received Avraham Neguise, Ambassador of Israel to Ethiopia, at his office on Monday, where the two officials discussed… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland President Congratulates Women On International Women's Day
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro has congratulated women across Somaliland on the occasion of International Women's Day, praising their role in peacebuilding,… Read more »
March 08
Somalia: UN Urges Somalia to Remove Legal Barriers for Women
The United Nations on Saturday urged Somalia's federal authorities to accelerate efforts to remove legal and structural barriers that contribute to gender inequality, marking… Read more »
March 06
Somalia: Somaliland Water Experts Undergoing Training in Israel
A group of water experts from Somaliland is undergoing specialized training in Israel aimed at strengthening water management and project development skills, according to Israel's… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland to Participate in Athens Defence Summit 2026
Somaliland's Minister of Defense Mohamed Yusuf Ali will participate as a speaker at the Athens Defence Summit 2026, an international security forum scheduled to take place in the… Read more »
Africa: African Defence Ministers Meet in Addis Ababa
Ethiopia's Defence Minister Aisha Mohammed Mussa said Africa's long-term security and stability depend on stronger unity and defence cooperation among African nations, according to… Read more »
March 05
Somalia: Somaliland Cabinet Reviews Security, Economy and Drought Impact
Somaliland's Council of Ministers held its 56th session on Thursday at the Presidential Palace in Hargeisa, chaired by President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) and attended by… Read more »
Somalia: From a Remote Village in Somaliland to 100 Million TikTok Views - the Rise of Deaf Runner Mohamed Ordaaye
The Remarkable Journey of Deaf TikTok Creator Mohamed Ordaaye from Rural Somaliland Read more »
March 03
Somalia: Somaliland Warns Against Impersonation of Official Channels
The Government of the Republic of Somaliland on Tuesday cautioned the public, media organizations, diplomatic partners and the wider international community against what it… Read more »
March 02
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Marks 130 Years Since Adwa Victory
Ethiopia Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali on Monday led tributes marking the 130th anniversary of the Victory of Adwa, describing the historic triumph as a defining moment not only… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Condemns Strikes On Gulf States, Urges De-Escalation
Kenyan President William Samoei Ruto on Monday strongly condemned recent strikes targeting several Gulf and Middle Eastern countries, warning that the widening conflict poses a… Read more »
March 01
Somalia: Somaliland Opposition Leader Condemns Iran's Missile Strikes On Gulf States
The leader of Somaliland's opposition KAAH Party, Mohamoud Hashi Abdi, has strongly condemned Iran's recent missile strikes targeting several Gulf Arab states, describing the… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Resolves Pre-Election Tensions Through Dialogue
The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi (Irro), on Sunday convened a mediation meeting between the National Electoral Commission (NEC) and the… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Condemns Iran Strikes On Gulf States As Somalia Remains Silent
The Government of the Republic of Somaliland has strongly condemned recent Iranian strikes targeting Gulf and Arab states, describing the attacks as a threat to regional peace and… Read more »
February 27
Somalia: Somaliland, Israel Expand Water Cooperation With DG-Level Visit
Somaliland's Director General of the Ministry of Water Development, Aden Abdela Abdule, is leading a delegation of 25 water professionals to Israel in what officials describe as… Read more »
February 26
Somalia: Somaliland President Grants Amnesty to 713 Prisoners
The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, has granted a general amnesty to 713 prisoners convicted of minor offences and currently held in… Read more »
Somalia: Strengthening Government Performance - the Launch of Somaliland's Delivery Unit
On 17 February, the President of Somaliland appointed the Head of Government Priorities and Service Delivery Unit for the Presidency following his decision to formally establish a… Read more »
February 25
Africa: Herzog Meets Abiy As Horn of Africa Diplomacy Shifts
Israeli President Isaac Herzog met Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday during his official visit to Ethiopia, with both leaders pledging to deepen cooperation across… Read more »
Somalia: Somaliland Appoints Ambassador to Israel Following Formal Recognition
The President of the Republic of Somaliland, Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro, has appointed Dr. Mohamed Omar Haji Mohamoud as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Israeli President Arrives in Addis Ababa for Two-Day Official Visit
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrived in Addis Ababa on Tuesday for an official visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between Israel and Ethiopia. Read more »
February 24
Somalia: Journalist Abdihafid Nor Abducted in Mogadishu After Reporting On Dismissal of Turkish-Trained Officers Over Pay Dispute
The Somali Journalists Syndicate (SJS) condemns the abduction of journalist Abdihafid Nor in Mogadishu in the early hours of Tuesday, 24 February 2026, by armed officers of the… Read more »
February 23
Somalia: Israel Hosts First Somaliland Water Specialists Since Recognition
The Government of Israel has officially welcomed 25 water resource specialists from Somaliland for advanced training in national water planning and management, marking a… Read more »
February 19
Somalia: Recognition - Greece and Somaliland - - a Maritime Partnership Rooted in History and Strategy
When Israel recognised the Republic of Somaliland in December 2025, it reshaped diplomatic conversations across the Horn of Africa. For Greece, however, the case for engaging… Read more »
