Somaliland recognition shows how Israel’s strategic destabilisation extends to Horn of Africa
With the Red Sea under strain and global shipping at risk, Israel’s Somaliland recognition places Somalia at the centre of emerging geopolitical fault lines.
2 Jan, 2026
Rush to rescue trapped victims after tall building under construction collapses in Nairobi
A multi-storey building under construction collapses in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, leaving an unknown number of people trapped.
2 Jan, 2026
RSF commander’s adviser, aides ‘killed’ in Sudan drone attack
Paramilitary force says senior security adviser to its leader killed along with several aides near city of Zalingei
2 Jan, 2026
Somalia takes over UN Security Council leadership
The rotating presidency role took effect on 1 January 2026.
2 Jan, 2026
Sudan begins power grid reconstruction in Khartoum
Seven bodies recovered, 96 rescued after migrant boat capsizes, The Gambia says
DRC accuses Rwanda of killing over 1,500 civilians in past month
Nigeria police detain driver in Anthony Joshua car crash
Sudan leader Burhan vows victory against RSF, says reconciliation possible
1 Jan, 2026
‘We don’t want Israel to bring problem to us,’ Somali president says
‘If Israel makes a proxy territory to attack the interests of other people, then those people will also attack back in Somaliland and Somalia,’ Somali president warns after Tel Aviv’s recognition of breakaway region.
1 Jan, 2026
Boxer Anthony Joshua discharged from hospital after Nigeria car crash
The heavyweight boxer was deemed clinically fit to recuperate at home, according to officials, after a fatal car accident that killed two of his close friends.
1 Jan, 2026
In pictures: Fireworks and celebrations as Africa welcomes 2026
Eastern African nations like Kenya were the first to see 2026 in the continent, where fireworks lit up the skies at the stroke of midnight.
31 Dec, 2025
More than 40 hospitals, 244 health centres resume services in Sudan’s capital
More than 40 hospitals and 244 health centres have returned to service in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, after being damaged or destroyed during the country’s conflict, a local medical group said on Wednesday.
31 Dec, 2025
Sudan extends opening of Adre border crossing with Chad to allow aid flow
The Sudanese government said on Wednesday that it had extended the opening of the Adre border crossing with Chad for three months to allow humanitarian aid to enter the country.
31 Dec, 2025
Sudan’s army retakes two towns from RSF in North Kordofan
The Sudanese army has regained control of the Kazgeil and Riyadh towns in North Kordofan after clashes with the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), military sources said on Wednesday.
31 Dec, 2025
Israel recognised Somaliland in exchange for base, Palestinian displacement: Somalia’s Mohamud
The Somalian leader says Israel is not in the region for peace and seeks to forcibly displace Palestinians to Somalia.
31 Dec, 2025
US judge blocks Trump’s plan to deport South Sudanese migrants
The federal government has been blocked from initiating deportations until a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s order is settled.
31 Dec, 2025
Why Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has sparked a global backlash
The world’s swift response underscores not only broad support for Mogadishu’s territorial integrity but also the high stakes implications any unilateral move carries for security and trade along one of the world’s most critical maritime corridors.
31 Dec, 2025
Türkiye begins construction of space port in Somalia: Minister
The port will serve the global commercial space market, generating revenue for Türkiye while contributing to Somalia’s economic development, Industry and Technology Minister Mehmet Fatih Kacir says.
