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05/08/2026

UK Government opens applications for Chevening Scholarships for Somali professionals

Applications are now open for the UK Government's fully funded Chevening Scholarships, offering talented Somali professionals the opportunity to pursue a master's degree at leading UK universities.

05/08/2026

Ethiopia, AU Commission Discuss Horn Security, COP32 Preparations

Ethiopia's Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos and African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf held high-level talks

05/08/2026

Berbera Port Welcomes Giant Container Ship "ISTANBUL BRIDGE," Boosting Transshipment Operations
In another sign of Berbera Port's growing role as a strategic logistics hub in the Horn of Africa, the port has welcomed the giant container vessel ISTANBUL BRIDGE, operated by SEALEGEND, one of the largest container ships to call at the port in recent months.
The vessel's arrival highlights the continued expansion of transshipment operations and maritime logistics services at Berbera Port, reinforcing its position as a key gateway connecting international shipping routes with regional markets.
The ability to accommodate large container vessels reflects the port's modern infrastructure, including state-of-the-art container terminals, ship-to-shore cranes, and enhanced cargo-handling capacity, enabling Berbera to efficiently serve some of the world's largest container ships.
The latest call is seen as further evidence of growing confidence among global shipping lines in Berbera Port's operational capabilities and its increasing importance in supporting maritime trade and regional supply chains across the Red Sea and the Horn of Africa.

03/08/2026

Somaliland President Orders Full Coverage of Dialysis Costs

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi (Irro) has ordered free dialysis treatment for kidney patients, the urgent purchase of 15 additional dialysis machines

03/08/2026

Abiy Ahmed Ali Leads Ethiopia’s Drive to Plant 800 Million Trees in a Single Day

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed joined millions of citizens on Sunday in a nationwide campaign to plant 800 million tree seedlings in a single day,

03/08/2026

" 's recognition has helped us. Many countries that once looked down on us and underestimated us no longer treat us as they did before."
— Khadar Hussein Abdi, Minister of the Presidency, Republic of

03/08/2026

" is a powerful partner that Somaliland has gained, and no country will rush to confront us." Khadar Hussein Abdi, Minister of the Presidency, Republic of Somaliland

01/08/2026

Somaliland, U.S. SOCAFRICA Commander Hold Strategic Security Talks

Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro held strategic talks on Saturday with the commander of U.S. Special Operations forces in Africa

01/08/2026

Ethiopia Aims to Plant 800 Million Trees in One Day Under Green Legacy Drive

Ethiopia is preparing for one of the world's largest coordinated tree-planting campaigns, with the government targeting the planting

30/07/2026

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz Urges Separate Travel Advisory for Somaliland

U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to establish a separate travel advisory for Somaliland, arguing the current Somalia-wide warning misrepresents the region's security and democratic recor