As Ethiopia struggles with an ever-increasing rate of coronavirus infections, the country is now facing another potentially devastating internal conflict. The potential implications of this conflict spread far beyond the borders of Ethiopia and present a threat to the very stability of the Horn of Africa region. (more…)
Somalia’s opposition candidates demand dissolution of electoral teams
More than a dozen Somali politicians seeking to unseat President Mohamed Farmaajo have demanded a total overhaul of the electoral committees charged with conducting the planned polls. (more…)
CIA officer killed in combat in Somalia
A CIA officer was killed in Somalia last weekend after being wounded in an operation in the country and later died, according to a former senior administration official. (more…)
UAE halts new visas to citizens of 13 mostly Muslim states
An immigration document said applications for employment and visit visas are now suspended for nationals outside the UAE (more…)
Cyclone Gati hits Somalia, its strongest cyclone in the satellite era
The Atlantic hurricane season has been extremely active with Category 5 Iota the most recent named cyclone as the official season draws to a close there. (more…)
Australian victim of invasive search breaks her silence
Qatar airport hell: Australian victim of invasive search breaks her silence | 60 Minutes Australia (more…)
Egypt seeks alliance with Sudan, Israel to counter Turkish influence in Somalia
CAIRO — In an attempt to counter the Turkish influence in the Red Sea and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's ambitions in the region, there have been reports that Egypt has formed a tripartite front with Israel and Sudan. (more…)
Defense committee approves extending deployments of S. Korean troops in Somalia, UAE
The National Assembly's defense committee on Friday approved a bill that would allow distinguished male pop culture artists to postpone their mandatory military duties. (more…)
NYT Warns Against Somalia Withdrawal
Trump could withdraw most troops from Somalia before leaving office With rumors that President Trump could pull most US troops from Somalia surfacing in the media, The New York Times published a story warning of the dangers of a US withdrawal from an African country. (more…)
Trump Is Said to Be Preparing to Withdraw Troops From Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia
WASHINGTON — President Trump is expected to order the U.S. military to withdraw thousands of troops from Afghanistan, Iraq and Somalia by the time he leaves office in January, using the end of his time in power to significantly pull back American forces from far-flung conflicts around the world. (more…)