President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro's Vision for Somaliland's Future
Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro faces challenges in meeting public expectations, strengthening institutions, and promoting stability.
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Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro faces challenges in meeting public expectations, strengthening institutions, and promoting stability.
Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed accuses government of targeting his staff and restricting access to his home.
At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, have died after a boat capsized off Djibouti's coast, the UN's migration office reports.
Eritrea has called on the UN to intervene in the escalating tension with Ethiopia, which has raised fears of a new conflict in the Horn of Africa.
Uganda sends new troops to Somalia as part of African Union mission
Puntland and Ethiopia discuss strengthening bilateral relations in various sectors
UN special envoy Hans Grundberg warns Yemen risks sliding back into full-scale war, urging renewed diplomatic efforts.
Somalia unveils its first national mental health policy to improve access to care and reduce stigma.
Eritrea asks UN to intervene in standoff with Ethiopia, citing Addis Ababa's accusations of an invasion by Eritrean forces as a "declaration of war".
Ethiopia tells UN it is acting in self-defense against Eritrea, accusing Eritrea of sending troops across the border and occupying parts of northern Ethiopia.
UN humanitarian coordinator George Conway calls for de-escalation of violence in Baidoa, Somalia, citing severe humanitarian crisis and risk of famine.
Somali Lower House deducts salaries of absent lawmakers without permission