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May 19, 2026

United Nations Urges Somalia to End the Deadlock in Talks and Calls for Urgent Electoral Agreement

Amid ongoing political tensions in Somalia and the failure of talks between the federal government and opposition forces, the United Nations expressed its deep concern over the stalled negotiations and the lack of progress, calling on the government and opposition forces to...

May 17, 2026

Ethiopian State Minister Hadira Abera and Suleiman Rutega, Secretary General of African Coffee Organization

Ethiopia Strengthens Its Leadership in Coffee Sector by Signing Historic Agreement for 2027 Summit

Ethiopia has signed historic agreement to host G-25 Coffee Summit in 2027. This move reflects Ethiopia's sudden interest in its historical heritage, which was once synonymous with coffee. Has Ethiopia recently set its sights on regaining its leading role in global coffee production and export?

May 16, 2026

Humanitarian aid trucks in Sudan belonging to international organizations

” TASIS” Alliance Accuses Authorities Port Sudan Detains Aid Trucks Bound for Darfur & Kordofan

"Ta'sIs" Alliance accused government authorities in Port Sudan of obstructing and detaining large number of aid trucks heading towards Rapid Support Forces-controlled areas, thus exacerbating the humanitarian suffering of Sudanese citizens, despite government's claims that the Sudanese people are its top priorities... more details

May 15, 2026

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud with Somali opposition leaders

Negotiation Between Somali Government & the Opposition Have Failed with Political Tensions Continuity

Opposition leaders and Somali government held a negotiating meeting, last Wednesday in Mogadishu, against the backdrop of ongoing disputes over several key issues , most notably...

May 13, 2026

To the right is Abdel Fattah al-Burhan and to the left is Abiy Ahmed

Ethiopia, in Strongly Worded Statement, Suspends Accreditation of Sudan Ambassador

In response to Sudanese accusations, which Ethiopia described as baseless , the latter suspended the accreditation of the ambassador-designate from Khartoum to Addis Ababa, in a diplomatic escalation that surfaced between Sudan and Ethiopia, with the two sides exchanging accusations that brought back memories of past years

May 5, 2026

UAE Refers 19 Defendants, Including Sudanese Figures and Corporations, to Court Over Arms Smuggling to Port Sudan

Abu Dhabi – Horn of Africa Policy Center (HAPC): In a significant legal and security development with direct implications for the Horn of Africa, the UAE […]

April 19, 2026

By Peace..Abiy Ahmed Calls Horn of Africa to Dialogue Regarding Ethiopia’s Right to Sea Outlet

In a televised interview, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed called for dialogue and understanding among the countries of the Horn of Africa, urging Ethiopia to have access to the sea. He stated that Ethiopia deserves this right for several reasons, including...

April 18, 2026

UAE Becomes Partner in Leading International Efforts to Combat Famine and Secure Supply Chains

United Arab Emirates recently joined the Executive Board of the World Food Programme through its nomination, moving from the level of a major donor to that of an active strategic partner, embodying its vision for a world free from hunger

April 17, 2026

UAE is Participating in Upcoming International Exhibition and Defense Conference in Kuala Lumpur

United Arab Emirates will participate in the upcoming International Defence and Security Exhibition in Malaysia in a few days. This participation will be undertaken by its major military manufacturing companies, along with other Emirati firms. Learn about the types of locally manufactured weapons that the UAE will be showcasing.