Politics
The 17th edition of the Medays International Forum, held from 26 to 29 November 2025 in Tangier under the High Patronage of HM King Mohammed VI, opened with a ceremony highlighting African leadership in regional cooperation and stability. The Amadeus Institute, organizer of the event, awarded the Medays......
President Donald Trump launched a renewed attack on Representative Ilhan Omar of Minnesota and her country of birth, Somalia, after the House of Representatives narrowly rejected an effort to censure her and strip her of committee roles. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump dismissed Omar as “awful”......
In a renewed move to restrict immigration, U.S. President Donald Trump's latest travel ban officially comes into force at 12:01 a.m. ET on Monday. The directive prohibits citizens from 12 countries from entering the United States, citing concerns over national security and the threat of terrorism. The......
The South African government has firmly rejected claims that white South Africans, particularly Afrikaners, are victims of persecution, following the departure of 49 individuals who were resettled in the United States under a new refugee program promoted by President Donald Trump. These individuals......
On Tuesday, the Somali Ministry of Foreign Affairs revealed details of an assassination attempt against President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, who survived a bombing targeting his convoy near the presidential palace in the heart of Mogadishu. The explosion occurred at around 10:32 AM in the “Hamra Jib”......
The United States is contemplating strict entry restrictions for travelers from 43 countries, according to a report by the New York Times on Friday. The article, citing anonymous sources, explains that the countries would be classified into three categories. The "red" category would include......
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), a cornerstone of international diplomacy, welcomes five new non-permanent members to its ranks for a two-year term. Starting January 1, 2025, Somalia, Greece, Denmark, Pakistan, and Panama have officially begun their tenure, taking over from Mozambique, Malta,......
Somalia and Ethiopia have taken a significant step toward resolving long-standing tensions through a joint declaration aimed at fostering peace and cooperation. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan announced the agreement following trilateral talks in Ankara, where he hosted Somali President Hassan......
In a significant development, Egypt has intensified its military support to Somalia, delivering a substantial arms shipment to the country's capital, Mogadishu. This move, which follows a growing alliance between the two nations, is likely to further escalate tensions with Ethiopia. An Egyptian......
Morocco's top security official, Abdellatif Hammouchi, participated in the 8th Interpol meeting for heads of security and police from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. The two-day event, held at Interpol's headquarters in Lyon, France, brought together security delegations from......
In a significant development that could potentially ease tensions in the Horn of Africa, Turkey's Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan announced on Friday that Somalia and Ethiopia are set to resume talks over a controversial port deal. The high-level meeting, scheduled to take place in Ankara next week,......
Accra, Ghana – The African Union (AU) Executive Council commenced its 45th ordinary session in Accra, Ghana, with Morocco asserting a significant presence in the ongoing deliberations. Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita leads a distinguished delegation in this crucial two-day meeting, which......
