Beyond the Colonial Line: Ethiopia, the Afar People, and the Quest for a Just Peace on the Red Sea

A Flawed Foundation Ethiopia’s quest for sovereign access to the Red Sea is a defining issue for the Horn of Africa. It is not a new ambition, but a call to correct a profound historical and legal injustice. This injustice is rooted in two...

Egypt Ready to Deploy Troops in Somalia under AU Peacekeeping Mission

The Egyptian government is finalizing preparations to deploy military personnel in Somalia as part of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSSOM). An Egyptian military delegation visited Mogadishu earlier this week as...

At least 23 Indian crew rescued after LPG vessel catches fire off Yemen coast

Djibouti City: 23 Indian crew members onboard MV Falcon, which caught fire and was adrift off the Yemen coast following an explosion, have been rescued and safely handed over to the Djiboutian Coast Guard. The Cameroon-flagged MV Falcon, which was...

17 Countries, Including Saudi Arabia, Condemn Israeli Laws On Sovereignty Over West Bank

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A group of Arab and other Asian and African countries have come together to condemn two Israeli laws that allow "Israeli sovereignty" over the occupied West Bank. The countries and organisations that condemn the laws are:...

Toward a United States of the Horn of Africa

The Horn of Africa's chronic instability stems from post-colonial borders. A new approach is needed for lasting peace and prosperity Nineteen ninety-one was the year the Cold War came to an end. In that same year, two major events took place that...

IGAD adopts resolutions to tackle youth employment crisis

Author: Koang Pal Chang | Published: 12 hours ago Ministers of Labour, Employment, and Internal Security from IGAD Member States pose for a group photo at the $3^{\text{rd}}$ IGAD Ministerial Conference in Nairobi. The conference focused on...

Africa's ageing presidents govern world's youngest populations

The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, 92 and 83 respectively, are each seeking to extend decades of rule, reflecting a trend across Africa where some of the world's oldest leaders govern its youngest populations, often leading to demands for...

India expands defense ambitions with $8.8 billion acquisition drive

India has approved yet another multi-billion-dollar defense procurement package as part of its ongoing effort to modernize its armed forces and strengthen self-reliance in military production. On October 23, the Defense Acquisition Council (DAC),...

Pakistan, Muslim nations condemn Israel’s plan to annex West Bank

Pakistan, alongside a broad coalition of Arab and Muslim nations and international organizations, has strongly condemned Israel’s recent legislative attempts to impose its so-called “sovereignty” over the occupied West Bank. In a joint statement...

Retooling The Trump Administration’s Somalia Policy

For years, the U.S. has backstopped the Somali federal government’s campaign against Al-Shabaab’s insurgency, even as frustration with Mogadishu grew in Washington. With a policy review reportedly pending, Washington should consider how to resolve...

Why Are the World’s Youngest Populations Led by Their Oldest Presidents?

The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, aged 92 and 83, are trying to extend their long periods in power, highlighting a trend in Africa where older leaders govern younger populations. This situation has led to calls for change from the youth,...

Train crash in eastern Ethiopia kills 14

The crash occurred around 2 a.m. as a passenger train traveled from Dewele near Djibouti to Dire DawaPhotos published by the outlet showed several carriages overturned, and others crushed. PHOTO: BBC At least 14 people were killed and 29 injured...

Army forensics team’s work shines through in case of boat captain in fatal SEAL raid

Analysts from the Joint Theater Forensic Analysis Center use chemicals to retrieve serial numbers removed from equipment in Bizerte, Tunisia, April 28, 2025. The center, located at Camp Lemonnier in Djibouti, recently helped secure evidence...

Factbox-Africa’s ageing presidents govern world’s youngest populations

(Reuters) -The presidents of Cameroon and Ivory Coast, 92 and 83 respectively, are each seeking to extend decades of rule, reflecting a trend across Africa where some of the world’s oldest leaders govern its youngest populations, often leading to...

14 Killed As Train Crashes In Ethiopia

At least 14 people were killed and 29 injured in a train crash in eastern Ethiopia, local state media said Tuesday. The incident occurred at around 2am as the passenger train was travelling the 200 kilometre (120 mile) route from Dewele town, near...

Iraq condemns Israeli Knesset bid to annex West Bank

Iraq condemns the Israeli Knesset’s approval of bills to impose control over the occupied West Bank, calling it a violation of international law. Iraq’s Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned the Israeli Knesset’s approval of two draft laws...

UAE reaffirms commitment to partnership with Africa on clean energy transition, green industrialisation at APRA Investment Forum in Sierra Leone

FREETOWN (WAM) Abdulla Balalaa, Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs for Energy and Sustainability, represented the UAE at the opening session and the ministerial debate of the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Africa (APRA) Investment...

Revealed: Eastern Africa’s most dangerous migration route

Nairobi. The Horn of Africa is facing a renewed surge in human trafficking and irregular migration, with Ethiopia, Somalia, and Eritrea singled out as major hotspots for smugglers exploiting desperate jobseekers. Fresh data from the International...

Arne Slot responds to Mohamed Salah concerns as Liverpool boss offers explanation why Anfield hero is out of form after Jamie Carragher criticism

By LEWIS STEELE, FOOTBALL REPORTER Published: 07:05 EDT, 24 October 2025 | Updated: 07:11 EDT, 24 October 2025 Arne Slot says the last thing he is worried about right now is the form of off-colour Mohamed Salah – and the Liverpool boss has backed...

China’s Type 076 blurs line between carrier and assault ship

China’s new amphibious assault ship – a drone-launching, catapult-powered hybrid that combines carrier punch with assault ship flexibility to project power like never before – is rewriting the rules of amphibious warfare. This month, the South...