Also known as: Greater Horn of Africa
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… Strategically situated on the Horn of Africa, Somaliland has enjoyed effective autonomy - and relative peace and stability - since 1991, when it broke away from Somalia as that country descended into civil war. …
Somaliland says it has a right to choose its relationships as it opens new Taiwan officeThe Standard
… The region occupies a strategic position linking Kenya to Ethiopia, Somalia, and the wider Horn of Africa, making its development both an economic and geopolitical imperative.Africa’s history also offers a warning about the dangers of exclusion. …
What Ruto's apology means for AfricaCapital News
… ase could have far-reaching implications for Kenya, potentially setting a precedent for how regional courts handle foreign war crimes allegations while testing the country’s ability to balance justice obligations with diplomatic sensitivities in an already volatile Horn of Africa …
Sudan RSF war crimes case lands in Kenya under universal jurisdiction bidThe Standard
… takeholders should place the interests of citizens above political rivalries and work toward resolving disputes through peaceful means.He emphasized that Somalia’s unity, stability, and security remain critical not only for the country itself but also for the wider Horn of Africa …
Letter from Mogadishu: EAC mum as Somalia slides into chaosThe Standard
… basa is East Africa's busiest seaport, serving several landlocked countries in the region, while the Port of Lamu anchors the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor, a regional infrastructure project designed to open new trade routes across the Horn of Africa …
Kenya, Norway chart new shipping routes in blue economy pushCitizen Digital
… This crisis transcends mere political disagreements among leaders; it constitutes a national emergency with serious consequences for the sovereignty of the Somali state, the cohesion of its diverse ethnic and regional communities, and the stability of the wider Horn of Africa. …
OPINION: Somalia at a crossroadsThe Standard
… The expansion of Wajir Airport will improve local and regional connectivity, making the county a hub of trade and movement across northern Kenya and the Horn of Africa. …
Why this year's Madaraka Day is special for Wajir and northern KenyaThe Standard
… Somaliland, located in the Horn of Africa, declared in 1991 that it had restored its independence after the collapse of Somalia’s central government. …
Somaliland marks Independence Day as Israel formally recognises envoyCitizen Digital
… Conversations surrounding Somaliland have gradually shifted toward discussions of partnership, stability, trade, regional security, and its growing role within the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea corridor. …
OPINION: Thirty-five years later, Somaliland still standsThe Standard
… The President reiterated that Kenya will continue engaging diplomatic partners to push for lasting peace across the Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes region. …
Somalia border still closed, Ruto saysPresident William Ruto told the UN General Assembly that inconsistent application of international law and unequal power within the UN are undermining trust in the multilateral system, and that credibility depends on whether rules are applied consistently rather than invoked selectively.
12 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto told the UN General Assembly that inconsistent application of international law and unequal power within the UN are undermining trust in the multilateral system, and that credibility depends on whether rules are applied consistently rather than invoked selectively.
12 hours ago · Capital News →
President William Ruto challenged the post-World War II global order at the UN General Assembly, arguing that institutions created in 1945 no longer reflect modern geopolitical realities and must be reformed to grant Africa a permanent voice in decisions on war, peace and economic governance. Ruto highlighted that Africa's 54 UN member states, representing over a quarter of the General Assembly, have no permanent seat on the Security Council, where five nations hold permanent power that the other 188 do not.
13 hours ago · Capital News →
Kenya improved its position in the 2026 Global Peace Index, ranking 132nd out of 163 countries, although global peacefulness has declined for the 12th consecutive year with 99 countries experiencing deterioration. The Institute for Economics and Peace warns that Kenya's stability is increasingly tied to conflicts in Sudan, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan and Somalia, which function as an interconnected conflict system across the Horn of Africa.
21 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya scored 2.447 in the 2026 Global Peace Index, dropping 0.033 from the previous edition. The Institute for Economics and Peace attributes the ranking to regional and global security challenges, noting that the Horn of Africa operates as a connected conflict environment.
18 September 2026 · Capital News →
Omar Abdulkadir Ahmedfiqi, a businessman, is campaigning as a presidential candidate in Somalia's 2027 election, positioning himself as an alternative to established political leadership. His campaign emphasises accountable governance, stronger institutions, economic development and improved public services as responses to insecurity, unemployment, corruption and weak institutions.
15 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somalia's planned 2027 presidential election is shaping up as a test of the country's democratic transition, with four candidates seeking to challenge incumbent President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. Businessman Omar Abdulkadir Ahmedfiqi is positioning himself as a fresh option focused on accountable governance, institutional reform, and economic development.
14 September 2026 · The Standard →
Somali pirates have hijacked at least eight vessels since April, marking a resurgence to levels not experienced in over a decade, according to maritime sources. The attacks have coincided with wider regional instability and a reduction in international naval presence.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopia's Jigjiga has detained an estimated 180 to 900 Somali soldiers, raising questions about their possible role in the Sudan war. Critics link the detainees to a Saudi-funded military training program in Somalia that has trained thousands of recruits, with some allegedly being prepared to fight alongside the Sudanese army.
13 September 2026 · The Standard →
Somali carrier Starsky Aviation, after 13 years of domestic operations, is seeking international expansion with Kenya emerging as a potential destination. The airline is showcasing its expansion plans at Aviation Africa 2026 in Nairobi, citing strong commercial and transport links between Somalia and Kenya as rationale for the new routes.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya is considering a new legal framework to register and disclose foreign agents, lobbyists and foreign-funded activities, aimed at strengthening transparency and monitoring foreign influence while protecting national interests. He made the remarks at a conference on critical infrastructure, warning that terrorism is evolving to target sophisticated systems and that Africa has become the global epicentre of terrorism.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Ethiopia's Tigray People's Liberation Front has accused African Union special envoy Olusegun Obasanjo of lacking impartiality as he works to prevent renewed civil war, citing his August visit to Tigray without notice or clear agenda. The federal government and TPLF have massed forces on the northern region's border in recent months, raising fears of returning to the 2020-22 conflict that killed some 600,000 people.
7 September 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's meteorological authorities have forecast enhanced rainfall during the October-December 2026 short-rains season, with above-average rainfall expected across much of the country including Nairobi. The article examines whether Kenya's disaster-response systems have kept pace with risks from population growth, urbanisation, and climate change.
4 September 2026 · The Standard →
El Niño weather patterns are returning to Kenya and the Horn of Africa, with the region bracing for increased rainfall toward the end of the year. Communities are preparing for potential flooding, building on lessons from the 2019 floods when Lake Victoria reached its highest level in decades.
3 September 2026 · The Standard →
El Niño is a natural climate pattern in which surface waters in the central and eastern Pacific warm well above average, part of a larger climate cycle called the El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) that oscillates between three states and reshapes weather patterns globally and across East Africa.
20 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
At least 1.5 million Kenyans could be adversely affected by flooding during the October-December rainfall season, with twelve counties facing risk of displacement, farm destruction, infrastructure damage, and loss of lives from a "super" El Niño.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya should prioritize soft power at its borders, citing an incident where Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister returned his Kenyan passport after allegedly being manhandled at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. The piece warns that such treatment of senior visitors, investors, and refugees erodes Kenya's strategic asset of accumulated goodwill in the region.
9 August 2026 · The Standard →
Uganda is hosting three meetings for countries contributing troops to the African Union peace mission in Somalia, culminating in a heads of state summit where participants will assess the security situation, strengthen coordination among contributors, and discuss measures against armed groups including Al Shabaab.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang'i held talks with Susan M. Burns, the United States' top diplomat in Kenya, to discuss Kenya's development priorities and issues affecting the country. The meeting comes as Matiang'i steps up engagements with political, diplomatic and community leaders amid speculation over a possible 2027 presidential bid.
27 July 2026 · The Standard →
A four-day African Maritime Forces Summit in Rabat, Morocco brought representatives from more than 40 African countries and 20 international partner states to address maritime security challenges including piracy, illegal fishing, maritime terrorism, and transnational crime. Somalia's navy commander discussed measures his country has taken to improve security along its coastline despite a sharp fall in piracy over more than a decade, though experts warn of isolated recent attacks and persistent illegal fishing by foreign vessels.
24 July 2026 · The Standard →
China's Ambassador to Kenya announced Beijing's readiness to deepen cooperation with Kenya in peacekeeping, counter-terrorism, maritime security, and military exchanges, citing global instability and Kenya's role in regional peace initiatives.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
At a Nairobi forum on Sudan mediation, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi called for urgent international coordination to end the conflict, which has displaced nearly 14 million people since April 2023 and created what UNHCR describes as the world's largest displacement crisis.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
The PROSPECTS Africa Forum on Decent Work and Forced Displacement opened in Nairobi on July 21, 2026, bringing together delegations from Egypt, Ethiopia, Kenya, Sudan and Uganda to seek solutions for creating decent work for people displaced by conflict, particularly in the Horn of Africa. Participants called for stronger social security systems, equitable treatment of host communities and refugees, and greater inclusivity in labour policies.
21 July 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's Cabinet appointed Yasin Mahmoud Ibar as interim chairman of the Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry, replacing Mahmoud Abdi Gabeyre. The Chamber rejected the appointment, arguing that its leadership must be chosen through democratic election by the business community and regional chambers, not by Cabinet decree, as required by law.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Somalia's Cabinet appointed Yasin Mahmoud Ibar as interim chairman of the Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry, but the Chamber rejected the move, arguing that its leadership must be elected by the business community and regional chambers, not appointed, in compliance with the law establishing it as an independent private-sector institution.
17 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former senior government official Osman Mohamed Adawe has officially declared his candidacy for Somalia's Hirshabelle State presidential elections, outlining priorities including security against Al-Shabaab, reconciliation, economic expansion through agriculture and livestock, an independent justice system, and essential public services.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's business community has rejected the Cabinet's appointment of an interim chairman to the Somali Chamber of Commerce and Industry, arguing that the decision violates the Chamber's legal framework and that leadership must be determined through democratic election by members and regional chambers of commerce.
17 July 2026 · The Standard →
Former senior government official Osman Mohamed Adawe has declared his candidacy for the presidency of Somalia's Hirshabelle State, launching a campaign centred on security, reconciliation and economic transformation with five key priorities including promoting community reconciliation, strengthening security operations against Al-Shabaab, and expanding economic opportunities.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former senior government official Osman Mohamed Adawe has declared his candidacy for Hirshabelle State's presidency, launching a campaign centred on security, reconciliation and economic transformation, with five key priorities including promoting community reconciliation, strengthening security operations against Al-Shabaab, and expanding economic opportunities.
16 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The British High Commissioner to Kenya says the UK is expanding its security partnership with Kenya to address cybercrime, artificial intelligence risks, and organised immigration crime, beyond traditional counterterrorism operations. The partnership, formalized in the UK-Kenya Strategic Partnership signed in July 2025, aims to support Kenya's security priorities across the Horn of Africa region.
13 July 2026 · Capital News →
Reports indicate Turkish cargo aircraft landed at East Oweinat Airport in southern Egypt near the Sudan border, with the departure airport linked to Turkish defence company Baykar, a military drone manufacturer. Turkish, Egyptian, and Sudanese authorities have not publicly confirmed the flights, their cargo, or their destination, and analysts note the reports remain unverified.
11 July 2026 · The Standard →