The Hellas Aphrodite, a Malta-flagged oil tanker carrying gasoline to South Africa, was rescued from pirates in the early afternoon yesterday in a mission mounted by the European Union’s Naval Force Operation ATALANTA. The vessel had been attacked about 1,100 kilometres east of Mogadishu on Thursday morning while en route from...
IGAD and AICCRA Convene in Partnership to Accelerate Climate-Smart Agriculture in the Horn of Africa
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), in collaboration with the Accelerating Impacts of CGIAR Climate Research for Africa (AICCRA), has launched a three-day strategic partnership meeting in Addis Ababa aimed at advancing climate-smart agriculture and sustainable soil health management across the IGAD region. The meeting brings together technical experts from...
UNHCR Final Report Socio-Economic Profiling in Kebribeyah, Somali Region, Ethiopia – September | 2025
Executive Summary Background Ethiopia is home to over 1 million refugees, making it the second-largest refugee-hosting country in Africa after Uganda. The Kebribeyah refugee camp in the Somali Regional State accommodates over 21,175 individuals, with a limited focus on sustainable solutions despite the growing needs. Key drivers of displacement include...
Military leader Randrianirina sworn in as Madagascar’s new president
Mass demonstrations in recent weeks over power and water shortages have killed more than 20 people. Madagascar has sworn in an army colonel as president, just days after a military takeover on the back of a popular rebellion that sent President Andry Rajoelina fleeing into exile. The African island nation’s High Constitutional...
Somalia’s Abdirahman Mohamed Sheikh Ali Honored as Best MP of the 11th Federal Parliament
In a country where political institutions are still working to strengthen their foundations, Somalia has found a shining example of accountability and leadership in Hon. Abdirahman Mohamed Sheikh Ali, widely known as Moobleen. The lawmaker from the HirShabelle State constituency has been officially recognized as the best Member of Parliament...
Sustainable funding for AU stabilization mission in Somalia key to int’l security: Egyp
Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty underlined the urgent need for sustainable financing for the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), not just for Somalia’s security but also for the security in the Horn of Africa, the Red Sea, and the wider international community. Abdelatty spoke on Thursday during...
Final Communique Issued by Arab-Islamic Emergency Summit in Doha
Doha, September 15 (QNA) - The final Communique of the Emergency Arab-Islamic Summit to discuss the Israeli attack on the State of Qatar was issued. The summit was held in Doha on Monday with the participation of Their Majesties, Excellencies, and Highnesses, heads of delegations participating in the summit. The...
Abdiweli M. Yusuf: Islamic State Financer Captured in Somalia Publication: Militant Leadership Monitor Volume: 16 Issue: 2
Executive Summary: * Puntland security forces captured Abdiweli Mohamed Yusuf, the Islamic State–Somalia (IS–Somalia) finance chief, on July 25. While IS–Somalia remains a small force, the removal of key leaders such as Yusuf signals mounting pressure on IS’s financial and operational capacity, potentially weakening the group’s broader presence across Africa....
OPINION – Somalia–Türkiye: A partnership rooted in brotherhood, growing in opportunity
In a world where alliances often shift with political winds, the Somalia–Türkiye stands out as one built on genuine solidarity. It is a partnership that has saved lives, restored hope, and now carries the promise of prosperity for generations to come ISTANBUL When the Somali people reflect on their journey...
WHY DO SO MANY INCOMPETENT MEN BECOME LEADERS?
Why Most Leaders Are Inept Google “my boss is,” and you’ll see the following auto- complete options: “abusive,” “crazy,” “mean,” “incompe- tent,” and “lazy.” Opinion surveys produce similar results. According to Gallup, a global polling firm that periodically collects attitudinal data from employees all over the world, 75 percent of...