Somalia: Trump Picks Career Diplomat Kennington for Somalia Mission

U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated career diplomat Devin Kennington to serve as the next United States ambassador to Somalia, according to an official list of appointments… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Offers U.S. Strategic Partnership in Hudson Institute Address

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, known as Irro, presented his country as a stable and democratic strategic partner for the United States, citing its position near… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Adopts UK-Backed Solid Waste Management Laws

Somaliland's government has adopted a solid waste management regulation with British support, establishing a framework for municipal waste collection, disposal and recycling,… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Ready to Contribute Up to 2,000 Troops to Gaza Stabilisation Force, President Says

Somaliland is prepared to contribute as many as 2,000 soldiers to a proposed international stabilisation force in Gaza if formally requested by the United States or Israel,… Read more »

Somalia: Sagal Abdi-Wali Selected As Labour Candidate for Holborn and St Pancras

Britain's Labour Party has selected Somali-born Camden Council leader Sagal Abdi-Wali as its candidate in the Holborn and St Pancras parliamentary by-election, placing a former… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Denies Talks On Israeli Operations Against Houthis

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi "Irro" has denied that his government discussed allowing Israel to use Somaliland's territory or airspace for military operations… Read more »

Ethiopia: U.S. Eyes Major Investment in Ethiopia's New Bishoftu International Airport

The United States is considering a significant investment connected to Ethiopia's planned Bishoftu International Airport as Washington seeks to deepen commercial aviation ties with… Read more »

Somalia: Foreign Policy Column Urges Trump Administration to Recognize Somaliland

A prominent U.S. foreign-policy analyst has urged President Donald Trump's administration to recognise Somaliland, arguing that closer relations with Hargeisa would advance… Read more »

East Africa: Ethiopia, U.S. Discuss Trade and Horn of Africa Security

Ethiopian Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos met U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Frank Garcia on Friday for talks aimed at strengthening economic relations… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Departs for First Official Working Visit to United States

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro departed on Thursday for his first official working visit to the United States since taking office, the presidency said. Read more »

Somalia: The Copyright Trap - How Fake Claims Are Silencing Independent Media and Journalists in Somalia

Independent media houses and journalists in Somalia are facing an escalating wave of online attacks and censorship, including coordinated fake copyright claims, content takedowns… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Expected to Visit Washington As Recognition Campaign Gathers Pace

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi is expected to travel to Washington in the coming days for his first visit to the United States since taking office, Israeli… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Inspects Major Dialysis Expansion At Hargeisa Hospital

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, known as Cirro, visited the dialysis unit at Hargeisa Group Hospital on Monday to inspect 12 newly installed machines aimed at… Read more »

Somalia: Ukraine's Ridne Consortium Explores Berbera Port As Humanitarian Aid Hub

A delegation from Ukraine-based RIDNE Food Consortium and the Tony Blair Institute has visited Berbera Port to assess opportunities for humanitarian food distribution and broader… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Launches Recruitment of 1,393 Civil Servants Under New System

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, known as Irro, on Sunday launched a government recruitment programme to fill 1,393 positions being vacated by civil servants… Read more »

Ethiopia: Thailand Backs Ethiopia's Peaceful Quest for Sea Access

Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow said Ethiopia's pursuit of access to the sea was legitimate and should be addressed through dialogue and… Read more »

Kenya: Somaliland, Israeli Envoys Discuss Red Sea Security in Nairobi

Somaliland's representative to Kenya, Dr. Mohamed Abdilahi Omar, held talks with Israeli Ambassador Gideon Behar in Nairobi on Thursday, discussing Somaliland's political… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Announces 2025-2026 National Exam Results

Somaliland's Ministry of Education and Science on Tuesday announced the results of the 2025-2026 national certificate examinations for Grade 8 intermediate and fourth-year… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Urges Stronger Brics Tourism Cooperation

Ethiopia has called for stronger cooperation among BRICS countries in tourism, positioning the sector as a strategic driver of economic growth, sustainable development and closer… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Concludes Landmark 40-Day National Dialogue

Ethiopia concluded its National Dialogue Conference on Saturday after nearly 4,000 Ethiopians from diverse backgrounds spent 40 days deliberating on some of the country's most… Read more »

Somalia: Somalia's Northern Cyprus Outreach Raises Questions for Cyprus Over Somaliland Policy

A public exchange between Somalia's parliamentary leadership and officials from Northern Cyprus is drawing renewed scrutiny over Mogadishu's stance on sovereignty and territorial… Read more »

Kenya: Somaliland President's Nairobi Visit Deepens Kenya Ties, Mission Says

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi's recent visit to Nairobi brought together senior Kenyan leaders, diplomats and development partners for talks aimed at… Read more »

Africa: AU Commission Chair, UK Ambassador Discuss Horn of Africa, Strategic Dialogue

African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf held talks with Britain's ambassador to Ethiopia and permanent representative to the African Union, Darren Welch, focusing… Read more »

Somalia: University of Hargeisa Hosts First International Research Conference

University of Hargeisa has convened its first International Research Conference, bringing together researchers, academics, policymakers and international partners to promote… Read more »

Somalia: U.S. Diplomat Ruth Anne Stevens-Klitz Takes Up Deputy Chief of Mission Role in Somalia

Career U.S. diplomat Ruth Anne Stevens-Klitz has assumed duties as Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu, bringing more than 25 years of diplomatic experience… Read more »