Hormuz Strait passage reopens under fragile ceasefire
The Africa growth outlook for 2026 has weakened after the World Bank cut its forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa to 4.1%....
Somalia offshore drilling begins with Turkish vessel
Somalia has officially launched its Somalia offshore drilling campaign after a Turkish deep-sea vessel arrived to begin exploration along the...
Greece bans social media for under-15s from 2027
Greece will impose a social media ban on children under 15 starting Jan. 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said...
HORN OF AFRICA
Ethiopia-UK economic partnership expands beyond aid ties
The Ethiopia-UK economic partnership is expanding beyond traditional aid, with both countries agreeing to deepen cooperation in trade and investment....
MIDDLE EAST
Roketsan opens new plants in Türkiye defense push
The Roketsan investment drive moved into a new phase this week as Türkiye opened new production facilities for the state-backed...
WORLD
Japan arms export policy shift signals major defense change
Japan arms export policy has shifted significantly after Tokyo eased long-standing restrictions, allowing broader weapons sales to partner countries. The...
OPINION & ANALYSIS
Peaceful coexistence remains vital in the Horn of Africa
The International Day of Living Together in Peace highlights the growing importance of peaceful coexistence...
Read moreDetailsEthiopia’s sea access push strains Horn of Africa ties
Ethiopia sea access has become one of the most sensitive political issues in the Horn...
Read moreDetailsHow mediation is changing in the Horn of Africa
Horn of Africa mediation is changing as modern conflicts become more fragmented, prolonged and difficult...
Read moreDetailsGulf security crisis forces rethink of U.S. protection
Gulf security has entered a period of deep uncertainty. The long-standing bargain in which Gulf...
Read moreDetailsIran-Israel tensions raise fears of wider regional crisis
Iran-Israel tensions have shaped Middle East security for decades, mostly through indirect confrontation rather than...
Read moreDetailsCan Africa create a new governance model beyond colonial-era systems?
The question of whether Africa can build a 21st-century governance model that breaks from colonial...
Read moreDetailsECONOMY & BUSINESS
Somalia offshore drilling begins with Turkish vessel
Somalia has officially launched its Somalia offshore drilling campaign after a Turkish deep-sea vessel arrived to begin exploration along the...
World Bank cuts Africa growth outlook after Iran war
The Africa growth outlook for 2026 has weakened after the World Bank cut its forecast for Sub-Saharan Africa to 4.1%....
Kenya set to become East Africa’s largest economy by 2025
Kenya is poised to overtake Ethiopia as East Africa’s biggest economy in 2025, according to new projections from the International...
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CULTURE & SOCIETY
Why humans love sharing meals and eating together
Humans have always gathered around food. For thousands of years, communities have shared meals, celebrated with feasts, and created rituals...
Finland named world’s happiest country for the eighth year in a row
Finland has once again been crowned the world’s happiest country, marking its eighth consecutive year at the top of the...
Ethiopians gather in Addis Ababa to celebrate Irreecha Festival
Thousands of Ethiopians gathered in Addis Ababa to celebrate the Irreecha Festival, a vibrant thanksgiving event of the Oromo people....
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