East Africa
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Elsewhere in East Africa
Justice and Unity Party selects Abdifatah Hassan Afrah as candidate for deputy leader of Hirshabelle State amid rising tensions in Beledweyne.
Somaliland journalists plan to hold a conference in Borama despite government opposition, citing lack of legal authority to stop the event.
Egypt produced a 5-0 victory over South Sudan in their AFCON 2027 qualifier, while Morocco and Senegal also secured wins.
Somalia nearly held Côte d’Ivoire scoreless for 90 minutes before conceding two late goals in a 2-0 defeat in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying.
Turkey's increasing involvement in Somalia has raised concerns among opposition parties and some Somalis, who fear the country is taking sides in the ongoing political crisis.
Somali pirates kill five crew members on hijacked Palau-flagged oil tanker off Somalia's coast.
Somali pirates killed 5 crew members of hijacked tanker before rescue by Puntland security forces
Traditional elders from Somalia's Hawadle clan block Hirshabelle officials from landing at Hiiraan airports until a political agreement is reached over the region's election process.
Ethiopian forces and allies claim capture of Alamata, a strategic town in Tigray, amid renewed clashes.
Kenyan court orders return of EALA MP Abdirahman Shariff's passport, seized after he was denied entry into Kenya due to dual citizenship.
Somalia sends Gorgor forces to Baidoa to boost security after clashes
U.N. humanitarian office warns of worsening crisis in Baidoa
