Somalia: UAE, Bahrain Leaders Discuss Economic Cooperation and Regional Stability

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Bahrain's King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa discussed strengthening economic and development cooperation and reviewed regional… Read more »

Africa: Houthi Red Sea Threat Puts Somaliland in Focus As Analysts See Possible U.S. Strategy Shift

Escalating threats to shipping in the Red Sea by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis are sharpening U.S. strategic calculations in the Horn of Africa and could increase Washington's… Read more »

Central African Republic: UAE's Global South Utilities Inaugurates 50mw Solar Plant in Central African Republic

Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities (GSU) has inaugurated a 50-megawatt solar power plant in the Central African Republic, a project the company says is the largest… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia to Host African Mayoral Leadership Forum in October

Ethiopia has been selected to host the African Mayoral Leadership Initiative (AMALI) Leadership Forum in October, bringing mayors and city leaders from across the continent to… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Pitches Investment, International Partnership in Nairobi Talks

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) has called for deeper international investment and cooperation based on mutual interests, saying his government wants to… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Ports Authority Leads Swift Response to Contain Small Fishing Boat Fire

The Somaliland Ports Authority led a swift, coordinated emergency response to contain a fire involving a small fishing boat some distance away from Berbera Port, preventing the… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Finance Ministry, World Bank Review Progress of Spring Project

Senior officials from the World Bank and Somaliland's Ministry of Finance and Economic Development held talks on Wednesday to review the implementation of the World Bank-financed… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland, U.S. Africom Hold Strategic Defense Talks in Germany

Somaliland's Minister of Defense, Mohamed Yusuf Ali, led a senior delegation to the headquarters of the U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Stuttgart, Germany, for high-level… Read more »

East Africa: Ethiopia, AU Commission Discuss Horn Security, COP32 Preparations

Ethiopia's Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos and African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf held high-level talks in Addis Ababa on Wednesday, focusing on peace… Read more »

Somalia: UK Government Opens Applications for Chevening Scholarships for Somali Professionals

Applications are now open for the UK Government's fully funded Chevening Scholarships, offering talented Somali professionals the opportunity to pursue a master's degree at leading… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Finance Ministry Moves to Centralize Government Revenue Documents

Somaliland's Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has launched a new initiative to centralize the printing, registration and oversight of government revenue collection… Read more »

Ethiopia: Abiy Leads Ethiopia's Drive to Plant 800 Million Trees in a Single Day

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed joined millions of citizens on Sunday in a nationwide campaign to plant 800 million tree seedlings in a single day, as government officials said… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Orders Full Coverage of Dialysis Costs

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) has ordered free dialysis treatment for kidney patients, the urgent purchase of 15 additional dialysis machines and a… Read more »

Africa: AU Condemns Houthi Attacks On Red Sea Shipping, Urges De-Escalation

African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf on Thursday condemned attacks claimed by Yemen's Houthi movement against commercial oil tankers in the Red Sea, warning… Read more »

Somalia: Kulmiye Party Urges UK to Renew Somaliland Recognition in Congratulatory Letter to New Prime Minister

Somaliland's opposition Kulmiye Party has congratulated Britain's newly appointed Prime Minister Andy Burnham while urging the United Kingdom to renew its historic recognition of… Read more »

Somalia: From Facebook Appeals to a Lifesaving Network - One Man's Mission to Transform Blood Donation in Somaliland

For twelve years, medical laboratory professional Abdilaahi Abdi Muse has helped connect patients with blood donors through volunteer networks. Today, his grassroots humanitarian… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Finance Ministry Unveils 2027 Budget Priorities to Parliament

Somaliland's Ministry of Finance and Economic Development has begun formal consultations with lawmakers on the preparation of the country's 2027 national budget, outlining key… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Health Ministry Delegation Holds Cooperation Talks in Taiwan

A delegation from Somaliland's Ministry of Health Development, led by Director General Dr. Ahmed Mahmoud Jama, has begun an official working visit to Taiwan aimed at strengthening… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland, UK Discuss Deeper Strategic Cooperation

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro met British Ambassador to Somalia Charles King on Tuesday for talks focused on expanding cooperation between the United… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Engineer Launches Geospatial Intelligence Company

A Somaliland-born engineer with more than seven years of experience at international technology and engineering organizations has launched a geospatial intelligence company based… Read more »

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Launches AfCFTA Exports, Ships $15 Million in Goods

Ethiopia exported goods worth USD 15 million under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) framework during the 2018 Ethiopian fiscal year, marking a milestone in the… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Launches Groundbreaking Seawater Desalination Project

Somaliland on Wednesday launched construction of a major seawater desalination project in the coastal district of Saylac, marking what officials described as one of the country's… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Pardons 609 Prisoners Nationwide

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) on Tuesday granted a general presidential pardon to 609 prisoners convicted of minor offences, exercising his… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland President Backs Modern Voter Registration Rollout

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Cirro) on Monday met the National Electoral Commission (NEC) to review plans for a nationwide modern voter registration exercise,… Read more »

Somalia: Somaliland Cabinet Approves Joint Declaration With Israel

Somaliland's Council of Ministers on wednesday unanimously approved the Joint Declaration signed between the Republic of Somaliland and the State of Israel, marking another step in… Read more »