Somalia's Political Elite Trapped in Struggles as Insurgents Adapt and Regional Powers Recalculate
Somalia's political elite remains trapped in familiar struggles, leaving the country vulnerable to threats from insurgents and regional powers.
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Somalia's political elite remains trapped in familiar struggles, leaving the country vulnerable to threats from insurgents and regional powers.
Qatar sends delegation to Tehran in bid to revive stalled US-Iran peace talks
Uganda starts withdrawing troops from Somalia after 20 years, citing handing over security to Somali forces amid financial pressures on the African Union's security mission.
The US Coast Guard has introduced additional security requirements for vessels arriving at US ports after calling at Somalia, citing inadequate anti-terrorism measures.
Ronald Lauder, head of the World Jewish Congress, criticizes Benjamin Netanyahu, citing abandonment of peace agreements and empowerment of far-right ministers.
Somali Parliament Speaker chairs EAC parliamentary Speakers' meeting in Nairobi, focusing on cooperation and regional integration.
Uganda starts withdrawing troops from Somalia, marking a security handover to Somali forces amid financial and political pressure on the African Union mission.
Somali pirates have resumed hijacking ships for ransom, driven by economic desperation and opportunity from the Iran war.
A Somali citizen has been fined Sh370,000 by a Kenyan court for unlawfully being in Kenya and fraudulently obtaining Kenyan identity and passport documents.
Egyptian and Somali foreign ministers meet on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa Summit to discuss bilateral ties and regional security.
Jigjiga, Ethiopia's Somali Region capital, is undergoing a remarkable transformation under the leadership of Mustafe Muhumed Omar, with modern infrastructure and improved services.
Moyale town in Marsabit County, Kenya, has seen recent violence, highlighting deeper issues of ethnic divisions, land disputes, and political interests in the Horn of Africa.