UN Secretary-General re-appoints James Swan as acting UN envoy to Somalia
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has re-appointed James Swan as the Acting Special Representative for Somalia and Head of the...
East Africa
Somalia: Government sets agenda as National Consultative Conference commences in Mogadishu
The national consultative conference between the federal and regional governments kicks off today in Mogadishu, after being postponed in April...
Egypt backs Somalia amid Ethiopia-Somaliland controversial deal
In reaffirmation of its commitment to Somalia's security and stability, Egypt has reasserted its firm position to stand by Somalia...
DR Congo: President Tshisekedi sworn in for another term amid call for protest
President Felix Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of the Congo was officially sworn in for a second five-year term on...
Somali President arrives in Cairo, meets President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi over regional disputes
The President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has arrived in Cairo upon an official invitation extended to him by his...
Somali President, CIA Director meet in capital, Mogadishu
CIA Director William J. Burns visited Mogadishu, where he met with Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Mahad Salad, the...
Ethiopia and France reinforce parliamentary relations to strengthen socio-economic bond
Ethiopia and France have announced their commitment to fortify parliamentary relations and collaborate on various areas of mutual interest. The...
Comoros Islands: Government declares curfew following post-election unrest
The government of the Comoros Islands has announced an overnight curfew after police and soldiers clashed with demonstrators who are...
Ethiopian Deputy Prime Minister engages top officials at World Economic Forum
Mr. Demeke Mekonnen, Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, is actively participating in the 54th edition of...
U.S. opposes Somaliland-Ethiopia agreement, saying it may trigger regional instability
The White House has articulated its opposition to the agreement between Somaliland and Ethiopia, citing apprehensions that the accord may...
