Also known as: Greater Horn of Africa
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… ders to seek political “affirmation” and a “reprieve” from domestic pressure, arguing the summit is a “sideshow” that will not benefit ordinary Kenyans. “We thank the UN Secretary General for coming to Nairobi so that we address him from here on the danger that the Horn of Africa …
Gachagua takes swipe at Macron over Ksh150B Kenya-France deals signed during Africa Forward SummitThe Standard
… The terminal is being developed on nearly 22 hectares and will support storage, trading and redistribution operations across the Horn of Africa and East Africa. …
Djibouti raises stakes with Sh20.7b Fuelstor energy hubCitizen Digital
… The Horn of Africa nation has traditionally relied on an indirect voting system dominated by clan delegates and political elites. …
Somalia’s democratic push gains momentum as thousands voteThe Standard
… Speaking on Saturday after he was officially sworn in for a sixth term, Guelleh said his government will also focus on deepening regional economic integration while strengthening infrastructure projects aimed at transforming the Horn of Africa into a major trade and logistics hub …
Omar Guelleh sworn in, pledges to accelerate Djibouti's economic growthThe Standard
… Abdi Fidar, highlighted that IGAD is ready to work and support green technology-focused communities in combating the adverse effects of climate change facing the Horn of Africa from famine, drought, and floods. …
PS Fikirini calls for climate change youth-driven opportunitiesThe Standard
… According to the JMIC, which is run by a massive 47-nation coalition deployed in the northern Indian Ocean to fight the Horn of Africa's longtime pirate menace, the dhow was attacked about 10 nautical miles (19 kilometres) off the coastal town of Dhinowda in northeastern Somalia. …
Somali pirates abandon hijacked UAE dhow mothershipThe Standard
… A few withered acacia trees offer the only occasional shade in Djibouti's April "winter", when temperatures still hit 35C.Jemal Ibrahim Hassan hoped to find work in one of the wealthy Gulf monarchies by travelling from Djibouti on the Horn of Africa to Yemen across the narrow but …
Starvation and drowning on the deadly Horn of Africa migrant routeCapital News
… Regional health security, especially in the Horn of Africa, featured prominently, with Kenya highlighting its commitment to preparedness and response frameworks, as well as ongoing efforts to integrate traditional medicine into the formal health system with WHO support. …
Duale, WHO Officials Hold Talks on Global Health Cooperation, Regional Health SecurityCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Apr 28— The Horn of Africa is facing a “dangerous crossroads” marked by interconnected conflicts and rising geopolitical competition, the Executive Secretary of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, Workneh Gebeyehu, warned on Tuesday, calling for urgent …
Horn of Africa at ‘Dangerous Crossroads,’ IGAD Chief Warns as Conflicts Become InterconnectedCapital News
… Mudavadi highlighted the growing complexity of conflict mediation in Africa, particularly in the Horn of Africa, where protracted and evolving disputes continue to test traditional peacebuilding mechanisms. …
Mudavadi Calls for End to “Commercialization of Peace” in Africa, Urges New Mediation ApproachesPresident 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 →