By JULIUS BARIGABA The imminent exit of more African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) and the ultimate expiry of the force’s mandate at the end of this year have triggered unease among troop-contributing countries, with Uganda President Yoweri Museveni … Continued
The Iraqi government is taking another step toward reducing international influence in its political affairs by requesting that the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (Unami) leave by the end of 2025. The U.N. peace operation was installed in 2003, … Continued
By Eleonora Ardemagni Since the mid-2010s, the Red Sea has been at the center of Saudi Arabia’s foreign policy due to the interplay of domestic, regional, and international dynamics. Economic projects under Vision 2030 have reflected Riyadh’s goals in the … Continued
KIGALI, Rwanda– Kenya’s President William Ruto Friday called for reforms of international financing institutions to ensure a more inclusive approach. Speaking at the Africa CEO Forum 2024 in Rwandan capital Kigali, Ruto stressed the need to democratize the boards of … Continued
Mike Schuler The European Union’s counter-piracy naval force, Operation ATALANTA, has transferred six suspected Somali pirates to Seychelles, where they will stand trial for a pirate attack on the Marshall Islands-flagged tanker Chrystal Arctic. The ship was attacked on May 10 … Continued
Addis Abeba – A delegation led by Qatar’s Military Attaché to Ethiopia, Brigadier General Mohammed Ali Al Hajri met on Tuesday and discussed with Brigadier General Kebede Regasa, Ethiopian Defense University Commander, various issues including enhancing cooperation in military technology excellence … Continued
(ERGO) – Ahmed Hussein Ali and his family in Elasha-Biyaha, on the outskirts of the Somali capital Mogadishu, descended into poverty almost overnight after he lost their source of livelihood and all his savings through an online scam. Earlier this year, … Continued
Since its inception in 2009, the BRICS alliance has consisted of five nations and has stayed thus for the past 15 years. However, things changed last year when the organization asked six more countries to join the alliance. Invitations were sent to Saudi … Continued
THE HAGUE, (Reuters) – The International Court of Justice is holding hearings this week in a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in the Gaza war and seeking an emergency halt to its Rafah offensive. WHAT IS THE ICJ? The ICJ, … Continued
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres announced today the designation of James Swan of the United States as his Acting Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNSOM). Mr. Swan will act as Special … Continued
Professor of Geology and Water Resources at the Cairo University Abbas Sharaky said that Ethiopia witnessed an earthquake measuring 4.9 on the Richter scale on Monday, and warned that it may have serious repercussions. Al-Shorouk newspaper reported Sharaky saying that though the … Continued
As Somali forces navigate a delicate transition to assume the country’s security responsibilities from African Union peacekeepers who have secured civilians and personnel of international agencies for the past 17 years, experts say that four million children in Somalia have … Continued
