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… Tensions over access to the Red Sea port of Assab, the planned redeployment of 3,000 Ethiopian troops from Somalia to reinforce domestic fronts, risk destabilising the entire Horn of Africa.The international community must act before the region reaches a point of no return. …
Ethiopia cannot afford another deadly warCitizen Digital
… The presidents of Egypt, Somalia, Sudan and Eritrea -- all of whom have difficult relations with Ethiopia -- were set to meet in the Egyptian city of Alamein on Sunday to discuss the conflict. …
Ethiopia controls Tigray capital as regional rivals meet in EgyptCapital News
EL ALAMEIN, Egypt, Oct. 3 (Xinhua) – Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday agreed to step up coordination on security and stability in the Horn of Africa, Gulf of Aden, Bab al-Mandab Strait and Red Sea, according to a state …
Egypt, Somalia leaders discuss bilateral ties, regional stabilityThe Standard
Given my United Nations past and my writings on the ongoing, 35-year-old conflict in Somalia, the Somali taxi driver taking me to a train station in London last week was keen to give me his opinion on the election underway for the next United Nations Secretary-General. …
Why Uganda's Otunnu is the man need to revive the UNCitizen Digital
… The World Bank said manufacturers could expand beyond the domestic market by supplying countries including Uganda, Tanzania, Ethiopia, Somalia and South Sudan, while also targeting wider African and global markets. …
Kenya can unlock Ksh.194B and 80,000 jobs across three sectors - World BankThe Standard
… at careless words from powerful politicians can deepen divisions long after the politician who uttered them has moved on.He made the remarks as he took a swipe at Health Cabinet Secretary, Aden Duale, over allegations he reportedly made surrounding mobilising Somalis from Somalia …
Muturi warns leaders against reckless ethnic rhetoric ahead of 2027The Standard
… The army has accused the UAE of supporting the RSF with weapons and mercenaries sent via Chad, Libya, Kenya and Somalia, by land and air, which it denies. …
Malawi ex-army chief arrested following allegations over Sudan armsCitizen Digital
… Ghana failed to qualify for the last AFCON, and they lie last in Group C after also losing their opening match, away to the Ivory Coast. - Revelation -After struggling to defeat minnows Somalia last week, Gambia were a revelation with Mohamed Badamosi and Omar Colley drawing the …
Ghana, Nigeria and Cape Verde crash in AFCON qualifyingCitizen Digital
… Ghana failed to qualify for the last AFCON, and they lie last in Group C after also losing their opening match, away to the Ivory Coast. - Revelation -After struggling to defeat minnows Somalia last week, Gambia were a revelation with Mohamed Badamosi and Omar Colley drawing the …
Ghana, Nigeria and Cape Verde crash in AFCON qualifyingCitizen Digital
… er Audio By Vocalize The High Court in Nairobi has ordered the release and return of a Kenyan passport belonging to a Member of Parliament at the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), Abdirahman Bashir Shariff, who claims he was denied entry into Kenya and returned to Somalia …
Court orders return of Kenyan passport taken from EALA MP with dual citizenshipThe United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) will cease operations on October 31, closing more than three decades of UN missions in the Horn of Africa. The mission's functions have been transferred to Somali institutions and UN agencies as part of a jointly agreed roadmap to strengthen national ownership of peacebuilding and state-building efforts.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) will cease operations on October 31, closing more than three decades of UN missions in the Horn of Africa. The mission's functions have been transferred to Somali institutions and UN agencies as part of a jointly agreed roadmap to strengthen national ownership of peacebuilding and state-building efforts.
5 hours ago · Citizen Digital →
Ethiopian passport holders can travel to only 17 countries without a visa and 33 destinations with visas on arrival, according to the 2026 Global Passport Power Index, placing Ethiopia at position 90 alongside Somalia, Yemen, Syria and Afghanistan. Only five African Union member states — Kenya, Benin, The Gambia, Rwanda and Togo — allow Ethiopians visa-free entry, with economic conditions, security concerns and diplomatic relations cited as factors limiting the passport's standing.
23 hours ago · Capital News →
Former US President Barack Obama has attacked the Trump administration over the Iran war and high consumer prices while campaigning for Democrats ahead of the 3 November midterm elections, which will decide which party controls Congress. Trump meanwhile touted his administration's immigration and tariff policies at a rally in Georgia.
25 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya detected circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus type 2 in a four-year-old girl at Dadaab refugee camp in Garissa County; the child, a newly arrived refugee from Somalia, had not received any doses of oral polio vaccine. A nominated senator warns that despite years of vaccination campaigns, gaps in immunisation and funding threaten progress against the disease.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Somalia's electoral commission has set parliamentary elections for April 15, 2027, and presidential elections for May 15, 2027, to be held through universal suffrage with political parties—the first direct elections since 1969. The announcement has triggered political controversy, with the opposition demanding dialogue and refusing to recognize a constitutional amendment that extended the presidential term to five years.
24 October 2026 · The Standard →
Veteran journalist Christiane Amanpour announced she is leaving CNN after 43 years as a prominent international correspondent. Her departure comes weeks after Paramount Skydance's takeover of CNN's parent company Warner Bros. Discovery, which has raised concerns about editorial independence.
20 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Opposition leaders have demanded that the IEBC publish the register of new voters, amid allegations that nationals from Uganda and Somalia may have been registered ahead of the 2027 General Election. The leaders also accused the Office of the Registrar of Persons of selectively issuing national identity cards.
18 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A strengthening "super" El Niño and warming climate are making East African weather patterns less predictable, with forecasts predicting above-normal rain and high temperatures in parts of the Horn. Health systems need accurate forecasts, financing, and political commitment to prepare mosquito control and clinic supplies before the season arrives.
17 October 2026 · The Standard →
Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has warned that the country's disputed electoral process could deepen political divisions and trigger civil conflict, calling for an agreement on inclusive elections involving the federal government, regional states and opposition groups. The warning followed the electoral commission's announcement of a timetable for parliamentary elections on April 15, 2027, and a presidential vote on May 15, 2027, which political leaders say lacks broad consensus.
16 October 2026 · Capital News →
Major General Luka Kutto, General Officer Commanding Eastern Command, visited Kenyan troops serving in Somalia under AUSSOM in Kismayo to assess operational readiness, discipline, and personnel welfare. The visit, part of an ongoing tour by KDF general officers, reaffirmed the importance of maintaining combat readiness and professional standards.
16 October 2026 · Capital News →
Somalia announced parliamentary elections on April 15 and a presidential vote on May 15, despite an ongoing Islamist insurgency and opposition rejection of the process driven by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's government.
16 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A Standard opinion piece argues that US President Trump's October 12 statement calling Somaliland "a totally different country" from Somalia has raised the question of international recognition for Somaliland's distinct political status, which the author says reflects three decades of self-government and institutional development since 1991.
16 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Junior Stars head coach William Muluya has called for improved scouting and better preparation of young players following the team's early exit from the Cecafa Under-17 Championship after consecutive 2-0 defeats to Tanzania and Somalia. Muluya said Kenya's reliance on school games for player selection highlights the need for a more robust scouting system and greater exposure to high-intensity matches.
15 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's Junior Stars were eliminated from the CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations CECAFA qualifiers after losing 2-0 to Somalia at Kigali Pele Stadium on Wednesday, following a 2-0 defeat to Tanzania in their opener.
14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
LM International has launched the Inclusive Education Hub for Africa in Nairobi to expand access to education for children with disabilities, targeting barriers including inaccessible school facilities, teacher training shortages, and lack of adapted learning materials. Nearly 29 million children with disabilities live in Eastern and Southern Africa, according to UNICEF.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi said Kenya would leverage diplomacy, strategic partnerships and regional institutions to address emerging security threats across the Horn of Africa, East Africa and Great Lakes region, emphasizing that lasting peace requires strong institutions, economic development and sustained regional cooperation.
14 October 2026 · The Standard →
Countries bordering the Western Indian Ocean adopted 15 decisions at the Nairobi Convention's 12th Conference of the Parties in Tanzania to strengthen marine conservation, tackle plastic pollution, and promote sustainable blue-economy investments. The outcomes include a regional strategy to combat plastic pollution, measures to conserve mangroves and coral reefs, and a contingency plan for major marine pollution incidents.
13 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's national boxing team, Hit Squad, is training a squad of 40 boxers across ten weight categories for men and women ahead of the World Boxing Africa Elite Men's and Women's Boxing Championships at Kasarani Indoor Arena from October 15 to 28, 2026. Nearly half of the squad consists of boxers representing Kenya for the first time, with selection based on performances at the Kenya Open and consistency in the national league.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya's first confirmed Ebola virus case has prompted neighbouring countries, including Somalia, to strengthen surveillance and emergency preparedness. Somalia's health ministry is reviewing laboratory capacity, specimen collection, testing arrangements, infection prevention measures, and isolation facilities in response to cross-border movement concerns.
13 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Somalia, plagued by political disputes and Al-Shabaab exploitation, requires leaders with integrity and administrative ability rather than simply rotating familiar figures. The country must build institutions that serve citizens rather than competing political interests.
12 October 2026 · The Standard →
US federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations searched the Washington home of Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar on Monday as part of a criminal fraud investigation concerning immigration paperwork, US media reported. The search was conducted three weeks before midterm elections.
12 October 2026 · The Standard →
At least 109 migrants, including 15 children, died and 116 went missing when a boat carrying 305 people from Djibouti to Yemen capsized off Djibouti on October 8–9, according to the International Organization for Migration.
11 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that the IEBC must address allegations of non-citizens registering to vote, particularly following reports of Ugandan nationals obtaining Kenyan identification and registering ahead of the 2027 election. The editorial warns that unresolved concerns about cross-border voter registration could undermine public confidence in the election's legitimacy.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
Zack Polanski, leader of Britain's left-wing Greens, came second in a London by-election after his party backed a motion defining Zionism as racism, which led to his barring from Israel. Polanski secured one-third of the vote compared to Labour candidate Sagal Abdi-Wali's 45 percent, but said he would remain as party leader.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office has retained and updated travel warnings for parts of Kenya, advising against all travel to Mandera County, parts of Wajir and Lamu counties, and areas near the Kenya-Somalia border, citing terrorism risks and Kenya's response to a detected imported Ebola case.
8 October 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya has confirmed its first imported Ebola case after a passenger travelled from the Democratic Republic of Congo through Uganda. Ebola is not airborne and spreads through direct contact with blood or body fluids of infected people; the World Health Organisation has assessed the risk of transmission during air travel as low, though precautions including hand hygiene and avoiding contact with sick persons' body fluids remain important.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
Towns and rural areas in Lamu County that were heavily targeted by Al Shabaab militants and their local cells are slowly recovering. Mpeketoni, a major commercial hub, was heavily targeted in June 2014 when militants launched large-scale raids.
8 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Global Somali Entrepreneurship Forum will hold its third edition in Nairobi on 24–25 October 2026, bringing together entrepreneurs, investors, and policymakers to explore entrepreneurship, private-sector investment, and regional economic integration between Somalia and East Africa.
6 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was sworn in for a second five-year term as Ethiopia inaugurated its new government, which the Prime Minister's Office named the "Medemer Government" to signal continuity with his political philosophy centred on cooperation and national cohesion. The inauguration occurred amid renewed fighting in Tigray and a diplomatic rupture with Eritrea.
5 October 2026 · Capital News →
Tigray People's Liberation Front forces have temporarily withdrawn from Mekelle, the regional capital, citing risks to civilians as fighting with the national army intensifies. Two residents and pro-government control reports confirm the TPLF's departure from the city, marking a major shift in the ongoing conflict in Ethiopia's northern regions.
5 October 2026 · Capital News →