THENS: The Greek government on Tuesday accused Turkey of encouraging Somali migration through promotion campaigns and visa offers, and then allowing the migrants to continue on to Greece. (more…)
What next for Ethiopia and its neighbours: Somalia and Eritrea
From a historical standpoint, the current conflict in Ethiopia fits within an established political pattern. There have been power struggles between the centre and the border regions since the modern Ethiopian state was established in the late 19th century. (more…)
Piracy Renewal Remarks
Allow me, first of all, to express to you, Mr. President, the satisfaction of the delegation of Somalia at seeing your country preside over the Security Council this month. South Africa is a friend (more…)
Maryland Lawyer Charged with Defrauding Financial Institutions and Other Entities to Obtain Control over $12.5 Million of Somali Sovereign Assets
A Maryland lawyer was charged in an 11-count indictment for his alleged role in a scheme to fraudulently obtain control of more than $12.5 million that was (more…)
Africa: Silencing the Guns – 7 African Countries Ramp Up Efforts to Collect Illegal Firearms
Burkina Faso, CAR, the DRC, Cameroon, Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopia and Kenya participated in the AU's Africa Amnesty Month in September. (more…)
East Africa: How Ethiopia’s Conflict Threatens the Horn of Africa
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…)