Special issues

April 4, 2026

Al-Shabaab Targets Somali President with Mortar Fire Upon His Arrival at Baidoa Airport

The Somali militant group al-Shabaab claimed responsibility for a mortar attack on Baidoa airport as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived for a visit to Somalia's Southwest State. Officials stated that the mortar shells hit the airport but did not cause any damage .
March 31, 2026

Ethiopia Transforms Artificial Intelligence from Random Tool into Monitoring Tactic to Prevent Hate Speech

By begining year 2026, Ethiopia had rapidly embarked on path of embracing and adapting technology within its infrastructure environment. Its digital development projects were remarkable, and within just a few months, its ambitions reached their peak with the launch of artificial intelligence systems. Where is Ethiopia headed?!
March 30, 2026

Somalia: Accusations against Turkey, Escalations Between Baidoa & Mogadishu, and African Union Calls for Restraint

Attention has shifted from Somaliland issue to Southwest Region of Somalia, where political and military tensions are escalating, with accusations flying between the regional authorities and federal government in Mogadishu. This heightened tension has alarmed African Union Commission. Learn more details...
March 29, 2026

Pakistan and Others Seeking to End War & Gargash Comments: Iran Has to Provide Guarantees and Compensation

Pakistan, along with three other countries, has taken the initiative to de-escalate the armed tensions between Iran and United States, discussions began today, Sunday, between  foreign ministers of mediating countries in Islam Abad, while Anwar Gargash, advisor to President of United Arab Emirates, stated that any political solution ...
March 27, 2026

Disagreements Between Somalian President and General Secretary of Ruling Party Lead to Latter’s Resignation

Disagreements erupted within the ruling party, headed by current Somali President Hassan Sheikh and party secretary-general Abdirahman Odowa, leading to the secretary-general's resignation and departure from the party. In his resignation statement, Odowa revealed the issues that stemmed from these disagreements...
March 26, 2026

Kharg Island Versus Red Sea and Bab Al-Mandab Security; Iran Threatens to Expand The Conflict

Iranian officials warned United States against possibility of targeting Iran's Kharg Island, threatening if once it is targeted, Bab Al-Mandab and Red Sea will become insecure and a vital arena for war. What is the importance of this island to Iran?!
March 25, 2026

 Haavisto Arrives in Sudan after Sudanese Sovereign Council’s Reluctance to Appoint as New UN Envoy

Last February, the UN Secretary-General announced a new personal envoy to Sudan and asked representatives of the Sudanese parties to agree to it, but some officials in the Sovereign Council and forces loyal to Abdel Fattah al-Burhan relucted to agree as soon as they knew his name... So what is the purpose of that?
March 24, 2026

From Kisumu to Malaba . . Kenya & Uganda Launch New Railway Project

Kenya and its neighbor Uganda launched second phase of a joint railway project along shared border, moving towards investment. expansion of Mombasa port will facilitate easier access for landlocked African countries, so it is expected that Ethiopia will move towards leasing port of Mombasa in Kenyan