Addis Ababa — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has firmly rejected any move to recognise Somaliland as an independent state, reaffirming the African Union’s unwavering commitment to the unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia. In a statement issued on Thursday, Youssouf said the Commission…
Abuja / Washington — The United States has confirmed carrying out airstrikes against suspected Islamic State (ISIS/ISIL) elements in northwest Nigeria, a move that has drawn sharply contrasting reactions from Nigerian officials, analysts, and the public. In a statement issued on December 26, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) said the strikes were conducted on December 25…
Kigali — President Paul Kagame on Friday joined FIFA President Gianni Infantino and more than 200 boys and girls from football academies across Rwanda for a holiday football clinic held at Amahoro Stadium in Kigali, highlighting the role of sport in youth development and peace-building. The clinic was organised under FIFA’s Football for Schools programme,…
Jerusalem – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has announced that Israel has formally recognised the Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, marking a major diplomatic development in the Horn of Africa. In a statement shared on social media, Mr Netanyahu said Israel and Somaliland had signed a joint and mutual declaration of…
Juba, South Sudan – South Sudan’s Cabinet has appointed Vice President Rebecca Nyandeng de Mabior to temporarily assume the responsibilities of the Governance Cluster previously chaired by suspended First Vice President Riek Machar. The move comes amid Machar’s ongoing trial on charges including treason, murder, and crimes against humanity. The decision was made during an…