Tag: Somalia
Will Somaliland’s recognition by Israel Affect Peace and Stability in the Horn of Africa?
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland would be geopolitically important but strategically difficult. While it could promote security cooperation and reward effective…
Africa This week: IMF approves first review of Ghana’s loan program, enabling immediate disbursement of $600 million; Somalia rejects discussions with Ethiopia over port deal with Somaliland; UN report says between 10,000 and 15,000 people killed in ethnic violence by RSF and allied Arab militia in Sudan’s West Darfur; Indicted former Sierra Leone President Arrives in Nigeria For Medical Care; US Secretary of State to visit four African countries, and others
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Friday approved the first review of Ghana's loan programme, enabling the immediate disbursement of…
Africa This Week: Over 1,000 Burundian troops secretly deployed in eastern DRC; Zambia aims to finalize crucial terms for restructuring $3 billion bonds by first quarter of 2024; Israel to contest South Africa’s genocide accusation; France officially closed embassy in Niger; Somalia rejects Ethiopia-Somaliland agreement on sea access, and others
Over 1,000 Burundian troops have been secretly deployed in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo since October, as revealed…
Africa This Week: Sudan’s army withdraws from positions in Wad Madani after RSF advances; Liberian President intervened to overturn Liberia’s vote against a U.N. resolution on Gaza Strip ceasefire; Guinea-Bissau’s Geraldo Martins removed as prime minister just a week after his reappointment; World Bank approved loans totaling approximately $1.14 billion for Tanzania; Angola announced departure from OPEC due to disagreements over production targets, and others
This is another Alafarika’s weekly news brief, where we look at some of the top news stories making headlines across…
Somalia to join the EAC: What does it mean for the country, region, and Africa?
The increased regional collaboration can help address the complex security challenges that have affected not only Somalia but neighbouring nations…
British nationals successfully entered Egypt from Gaza; Rwanda to offer visa-free travel for Africans; IMF agreed to provide $100 million in funding to Somalia; Gambian soldier sentenced to 12 years in prison for leading failed coup attempt; Nigeria’s Lagos State announced partnerships for an investment of $1.35 billion in infrastructure projects; German Chancellor’s visit to West Africa; DR Congo confirmed 26 presidential candidates for December 20 election, and others
A group of British nationals successfully entered Egypt from Gaza via the Rafah crossing on Wednesday, according to the UK…
Somalia: YouTuber AboFlah raises $1m for refugees; Africa’s top innovators celebrated, awarded as AfCFTA Caravan announces winners
Somalia: YouTuber AboFlah raises $1m for refugees In barely over a day, a Somali YouTuber based in Kuwait raised $1…
Somalia embraces Kenya’s reopening of airspace
Following a month of closure due to a diplomatic conflict between the two neighboring nations, the Somali government welcomed Kenya's…
Somaliland holds first parliamentary vote since 2005
Somalia's breakaway Somaliland territory held its first parliamentary election for 16 years on Monday, in what lawmakers there characterize as…
Somali elections to hold as President Farmajo drops term extension
President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmajo of Somalia resumed talks on Saturday to hold elections as soon as possible, a step…
Somalia issues first mobile money licence to telecom firm
As the Horn of Africa nation strives to align its payment systems with the global financial system, the Central Bank…
ICJ rescinds Kenya’s request to delay Somalia maritime case
Kenya's appeal to delay a case in which Somalia has sued over a common maritime border has been rejected by…
