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Islamic State Militants Establish Somalia Mountain Stronghold as Puntland Forces Launch Major Offensive

Islamic State fighters have established a stronghold in Somalia's mountainous Puntland region, operating largely undisturbed across vast terrain while using the base for wider operations across Afr...

Apr 10 · 3 min read

Islamic State Militants Establish Somalia Mountain Stronghold as Puntland Forces Launch Major Offensive

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Yale Research Alleges Ethiopian Military Base Supports Sudan's RSF Forces

New research from Yale University alleges that Ethiopia's military is providing support to Sudan's Rapid Support Forces through a base near the border, raising fresh concerns about regional stabili...

Apr 9 · 3 min read

Yale Research Alleges Ethiopian Military Base Supports Sudan's RSF Forces

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Djibouti's Military Base Economy: How a Tiny Nation Monetizes Its Strategic Location

Djibouti, a nation of fewer than one million people with no significant natural resources, has become home to the world's densest cluster of foreign military bases, with rival powers including the ...

Apr 8 · 4 min read

Djibouti's Military Base Economy: How a Tiny Nation Monetizes Its Strategic Location

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Somalia Begins First Offshore Oil Drilling as Turkish Vessel Arrives in Historic Energy Push

Somalia is set to begin its first offshore oil drilling operations this week, with a Turkish government-owned drilling ship expected to arrive in Somali waters on Friday, marking a potentially tran...

Apr 6 · 3 min read

Somalia Begins First Offshore Oil Drilling as Turkish Vessel Arrives in Historic Energy Push

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Kenya Flood Death Toll Rises to 108 as Heavy Rains Devastate East Africa's Key Trade Hub

Weeks of torrential rains and flooding have killed 108 people in Kenya, the National Police Service announced Saturday, as the East African nation grapples with widespread destruction that has disr...

Apr 5 · 3 min read

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Federal forces take control of Baidoa as Southwest state leader resigns amid Somalia political crisis

Somalia's federal army has taken control of Baidoa, the largest city in Southwest state, as the regional leader resigned following weeks of escalating tensions with Mogadishu over electoral dispute...

Mar 31 · 2 min read

Federal forces take control of Baidoa as Southwest state leader resigns amid Somalia political crisis

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South Sudan Mining Attack Kills 74 as Government and Opposition Trade Blame

At least 74 mine workers were killed by gunmen over the weekend in mineral-rich Jebel Iraq, southwest of Juba, as South Sudan's government and main opposition party exchanged accusations over respo...

Mar 31 · 2 min read

South Sudan Mining Attack Kills 74 as Government and Opposition Trade Blame

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Nine Dead, Dozens Missing as Migrant Boat Sinks Off Djibouti Coast

At least nine people died and dozens remain missing after a migrant boat sank off the coast of Djibouti, with 266 survivors rescued in an ongoing operation that highlights the deadly risks faced by...

Mar 29 · 1 min read

Nine Dead, Dozens Missing as Migrant Boat Sinks Off Djibouti Coast

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AU Appoints Former Tanzania President Kikwete as Horn of Africa and Red Sea Envoy

The African Union has designated former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete as High Representative for the Horn of Africa and Red Sea region, according to reports from Ethiopian media outlets.

Mar 25 · 2 min read

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Sudan War Devastates Healthcare Infrastructure as Conflict Enters Second Year

Sudan's healthcare system continues to face widespread destruction as the conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) extends into its second year, according...

Mar 20 · 1 min read

Sudan War Devastates Healthcare Infrastructure as Conflict Enters Second Year