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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...