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Turkish parliament approves 2-year military deployment in Somalia

Turkish parliament approves 2-year military deployment in Somalia
By: ANADOLU AGENCY The Turkish parliament approved a Presidential motion to deploy the military in Somalia for two years to support security against terrorism and other threats under the Türkiye-Somalia defense cooperation agreement. 

Lammy urged to listen to cross party support for Somaliland recognition

Foreign secretary David Lammy is being encouraged to review UK policy towards Somaliland (PA) (PA Wire)
By: The Independent David Lammy is being pushed to urgently review Britain’s foreign policy towards a potential key ally in the Red Sea conflict with the Houthis and officially recognise Somaliland. The former UK protectorate...

Namibia turns the visa tables on Western nations

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By: Priya Sippy BBC News Namibian Michelle Nehoya has spent nearly $500 (£390) on an application for a visa to visit Canada - but more than two years later it has yet to materialise.

Türkiye pushes for diplomatic, economic influence in Africa

Local officials welcome Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (L) at the airport, Niamey, Niger, July 17, 2024. (AA Photo)
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AFP Türkiye grows its clout in international affairs while seeking to make new friends on the world stage. A recent high-profile visit to Niger by Turkish ministers and a new deal with Somalia for oil...

Biden drops out of 2024 race after disastrous debate inflamed age concerns. VP Harris gets his nod

Biden extends US economic sanctions over security situation in Somalia – White House
By: Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 race for the White House on Sunday, ending his bid for reelection after a disastrous debate with Donald Trump that raised doubts about the incumbent’s fitness for...

Yemen’s Houthis vow continued support for Gaza despite Israeli attacks

Yemen’s Houthis vow continued support for Gaza despite Israeli attacks
By: Anadolu Agency Yemen’s Houthis said Sunday that Israeli attacks would not deter the group from continuing their military escalation in support of the war-torn Gaza Strip. At least six people were killed...

Horn of Africa to have warmer-than-usual temperatures in August-October

A forest pond in Kenya, captured by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO). The Greater Horn of Africa is forecasted to receive above-average rainfall this season, bringing relief from prolonged drought but also posing potential flood risks.
By: XINHUA The Horn of Africa region will have warmer than usual temperatures during the August-October season, the climate prediction agency of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) said Saturday. Temperatures in some...

Houthis Hit Singapore-Registered Containership Bound for Somalia

EUNAVFOR Aspides reports over 250 requests from merchant ships in the past five months (Aspides)
BY THE MARITIME EXECUTIVE The authorities in Singapore and the UK Maritime Trade Operations confirmed that a Singapore-flagged containership sustained minor damage in the latest Houthi attack on merchant ships. As with earlier attacks, the Houthis’ spokesperson said...

Türkiye, Somalia sign deal on cooperation in hydrocarbons field

Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar (R) and Somali Petroleum and Mineral Resources Minister Abdirizak Omar Mohamed during a ceremony on hydrocarbon cooperation, Istanbul, Türkiye, July 18, 2024. (IHA Photo)
BY DAILY SABAH WITH AGENCIES An agreement on hydrocarbon exploration and production between Türkiye and Somalia was signed in Istanbul on Thursday, marking another point in close relations between the two countries. The...

Kagame seeks fourth term as Rwandan president

AFP Many Rwandans have only known Paul Kagame as president
By Danai Nesta Kupemba, BBC News & BBC Great Lakes Service,  Rwanda's President Paul Kagame, feared and admired in equal measure, is seeking to extend his 24-year rule in an election analysts say he will win by a...