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Journalist covering security & armed conflicts in the Horn & East Africa.
#Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed received #Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim to Addis Ababa for a 3-day official working visit.
After Ethiopia, Anwar heads to South Africa for the #G20 Summit, before concluding his first Africa tour in #Kenya.
After Ethiopia, Anwar heads to South Africa for the #G20 Summit, before concluding his first Africa tour in #Kenya.
November 18, 2025 at 5:48 PM
#Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed received #Malaysia's PM Anwar Ibrahim to Addis Ababa for a 3-day official working visit.
After Ethiopia, Anwar heads to South Africa for the #G20 Summit, before concluding his first Africa tour in #Kenya.
After Ethiopia, Anwar heads to South Africa for the #G20 Summit, before concluding his first Africa tour in #Kenya.
#Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh is attending #Tanzania's low-key swearing-in, held inside a military facility under tight security.
Meanwhile, #Mogadishu faces election standoff that could produce parallel results. Will Samia attend if Hassan wins a disputed election?
Meanwhile, #Mogadishu faces election standoff that could produce parallel results. Will Samia attend if Hassan wins a disputed election?
November 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
#Somalia's President Hassan Sheikh is attending #Tanzania's low-key swearing-in, held inside a military facility under tight security.
Meanwhile, #Mogadishu faces election standoff that could produce parallel results. Will Samia attend if Hassan wins a disputed election?
Meanwhile, #Mogadishu faces election standoff that could produce parallel results. Will Samia attend if Hassan wins a disputed election?
#Somalia President Hassan arrives in Cairo, days after #Eritrea's Afwerki, to attend the inauguration of #Egypt's new Grand Museum.
Hassan previously attended #Ethiopia's GERD dam inauguration — a move criticized by #Cairo and #Asmara as a threat to regional stability.
Hassan previously attended #Ethiopia's GERD dam inauguration — a move criticized by #Cairo and #Asmara as a threat to regional stability.
November 1, 2025 at 1:57 PM
#Somalia President Hassan arrives in Cairo, days after #Eritrea's Afwerki, to attend the inauguration of #Egypt's new Grand Museum.
Hassan previously attended #Ethiopia's GERD dam inauguration — a move criticized by #Cairo and #Asmara as a threat to regional stability.
Hassan previously attended #Ethiopia's GERD dam inauguration — a move criticized by #Cairo and #Asmara as a threat to regional stability.
#Somalia's Bosaso airport become biggest #UAE's key hubs for funneling weapons to #RSF in Sudan — with 18 flights to Libya in October alone.
Previously, #Khartoum raised the issue with #Mogadishu, but Puntland regional state authorities dismissed it — despite UAE presence in the region.
Previously, #Khartoum raised the issue with #Mogadishu, but Puntland regional state authorities dismissed it — despite UAE presence in the region.
October 29, 2025 at 1:34 AM
#Somalia's Bosaso airport become biggest #UAE's key hubs for funneling weapons to #RSF in Sudan — with 18 flights to Libya in October alone.
Previously, #Khartoum raised the issue with #Mogadishu, but Puntland regional state authorities dismissed it — despite UAE presence in the region.
Previously, #Khartoum raised the issue with #Mogadishu, but Puntland regional state authorities dismissed it — despite UAE presence in the region.
#Somalia says it killed senior Al-Shabaab commander Mahmoud Abdi Hamud, AKA Jaafar Gurey, in Oct 26 airstrike in Bu'aale, Middle Juba.
Per govt, he was a founding member of the group & had $3M bounty, alongside senior commander Abdullahi Yare, who was killed in 2022.
Per govt, he was a founding member of the group & had $3M bounty, alongside senior commander Abdullahi Yare, who was killed in 2022.
October 29, 2025 at 12:42 AM
#Somalia says it killed senior Al-Shabaab commander Mahmoud Abdi Hamud, AKA Jaafar Gurey, in Oct 26 airstrike in Bu'aale, Middle Juba.
Per govt, he was a founding member of the group & had $3M bounty, alongside senior commander Abdullahi Yare, who was killed in 2022.
Per govt, he was a founding member of the group & had $3M bounty, alongside senior commander Abdullahi Yare, who was killed in 2022.
#Ethiopia appoints Major General Tagesse Lambamo Dimbore, a military officer, to lead its consulate in Garowe.
In April 2024, #Somalia ordered the closure of Ethiopian consulates in Garowe and Hargeisa amid tensions over Addis Ababa’s sea access deal with #Somaliland.
In April 2024, #Somalia ordered the closure of Ethiopian consulates in Garowe and Hargeisa amid tensions over Addis Ababa’s sea access deal with #Somaliland.
October 27, 2025 at 3:49 PM
#Ethiopia appoints Major General Tagesse Lambamo Dimbore, a military officer, to lead its consulate in Garowe.
In April 2024, #Somalia ordered the closure of Ethiopian consulates in Garowe and Hargeisa amid tensions over Addis Ababa’s sea access deal with #Somaliland.
In April 2024, #Somalia ordered the closure of Ethiopian consulates in Garowe and Hargeisa amid tensions over Addis Ababa’s sea access deal with #Somaliland.
#Ethiopia's Army Chief, Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, says access to a sea is vital for the nation’s sovereignty and security.
Addis Ababa’s repeated statements on gaining access to the sea come as #Eritrea warns that such moves could ignite regional conflict.
Addis Ababa’s repeated statements on gaining access to the sea come as #Eritrea warns that such moves could ignite regional conflict.
October 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
#Ethiopia's Army Chief, Field Marshal Berhanu Jula, says access to a sea is vital for the nation’s sovereignty and security.
Addis Ababa’s repeated statements on gaining access to the sea come as #Eritrea warns that such moves could ignite regional conflict.
Addis Ababa’s repeated statements on gaining access to the sea come as #Eritrea warns that such moves could ignite regional conflict.
#Djibouti invited Somalia's political stakeholders & elders to Carta for the 25th anniversary of the Carta Peace Conference, which laid the foundation for Somalia's Third Republic in 2000.
25 years later, #Somalia faces political deadlock over elections & resurgent Al-Shabaab.
25 years later, #Somalia faces political deadlock over elections & resurgent Al-Shabaab.
October 26, 2025 at 7:52 PM
#Somaliland leader Abdirahman Cirro has urged #Washington to recognize the self-declared republic in a letter to United States President Trump, calling it "not just legal obligation — but moral and strategic imperative".
Somaliland broke away from #Somalia in 1991.
Somaliland broke away from #Somalia in 1991.
October 26, 2025 at 12:36 PM
#Somaliland leader Abdirahman Cirro has urged #Washington to recognize the self-declared republic in a letter to United States President Trump, calling it "not just legal obligation — but moral and strategic imperative".
Somaliland broke away from #Somalia in 1991.
Somaliland broke away from #Somalia in 1991.
#Djibouti parliament has voted to lift the presidential age limit of 75, paving the way for 77-year-old President Ismail Omar to seek a 6th term — which he is widely expected to win.
Guelleh ruled since 1999, succeeding his uncle Hassan Gouled Abtidoon.
Guelleh ruled since 1999, succeeding his uncle Hassan Gouled Abtidoon.
October 26, 2025 at 12:06 PM
#Djibouti parliament has voted to lift the presidential age limit of 75, paving the way for 77-year-old President Ismail Omar to seek a 6th term — which he is widely expected to win.
Guelleh ruled since 1999, succeeding his uncle Hassan Gouled Abtidoon.
Guelleh ruled since 1999, succeeding his uncle Hassan Gouled Abtidoon.
🧵4/4
A decade later, IS-Somalia endures in remote hideouts, using IEDs and guerrilla tactics against Puntland forces.
The fate of its leader, Abdulkadir Mumin—targeted by U.S. strikes—remains unclear, with reports claiming he fled abroad, leaving Abdirahman Fahiye in charge.
A decade later, IS-Somalia endures in remote hideouts, using IEDs and guerrilla tactics against Puntland forces.
The fate of its leader, Abdulkadir Mumin—targeted by U.S. strikes—remains unclear, with reports claiming he fled abroad, leaving Abdirahman Fahiye in charge.
October 21, 2025 at 11:39 PM
🧵4/4
A decade later, IS-Somalia endures in remote hideouts, using IEDs and guerrilla tactics against Puntland forces.
The fate of its leader, Abdulkadir Mumin—targeted by U.S. strikes—remains unclear, with reports claiming he fled abroad, leaving Abdirahman Fahiye in charge.
A decade later, IS-Somalia endures in remote hideouts, using IEDs and guerrilla tactics against Puntland forces.
The fate of its leader, Abdulkadir Mumin—targeted by U.S. strikes—remains unclear, with reports claiming he fled abroad, leaving Abdirahman Fahiye in charge.
🧵 3/4
Since early 2025, IS-Somalia — better known as Abnaa ul-Calipha — has faced major offensives by #Puntland forces with int'l support.
The ongoing campaign has killed hundreds, captured key leaders and forced the group to lose most of its mountain strongholds.
Since early 2025, IS-Somalia — better known as Abnaa ul-Calipha — has faced major offensives by #Puntland forces with int'l support.
The ongoing campaign has killed hundreds, captured key leaders and forced the group to lose most of its mountain strongholds.
October 21, 2025 at 11:39 PM
🧵 3/4
Since early 2025, IS-Somalia — better known as Abnaa ul-Calipha — has faced major offensives by #Puntland forces with int'l support.
The ongoing campaign has killed hundreds, captured key leaders and forced the group to lose most of its mountain strongholds.
Since early 2025, IS-Somalia — better known as Abnaa ul-Calipha — has faced major offensives by #Puntland forces with int'l support.
The ongoing campaign has killed hundreds, captured key leaders and forced the group to lose most of its mountain strongholds.
🧵 2/4
In Oct 2015, a group led by Abdulkadir Mumin in the Cal-Miskaad mountains defected from Al-Shabaab & pledged BAY’AH to ISIS leader al-Baghdadi.
Despite harsh terrain & airstrikes, the group slowly grew—recruiting hundreds and funding its operations through extortion.
In Oct 2015, a group led by Abdulkadir Mumin in the Cal-Miskaad mountains defected from Al-Shabaab & pledged BAY’AH to ISIS leader al-Baghdadi.
Despite harsh terrain & airstrikes, the group slowly grew—recruiting hundreds and funding its operations through extortion.
October 21, 2025 at 11:39 PM
🧵 2/4
In Oct 2015, a group led by Abdulkadir Mumin in the Cal-Miskaad mountains defected from Al-Shabaab & pledged BAY’AH to ISIS leader al-Baghdadi.
Despite harsh terrain & airstrikes, the group slowly grew—recruiting hundreds and funding its operations through extortion.
In Oct 2015, a group led by Abdulkadir Mumin in the Cal-Miskaad mountains defected from Al-Shabaab & pledged BAY’AH to ISIS leader al-Baghdadi.
Despite harsh terrain & airstrikes, the group slowly grew—recruiting hundreds and funding its operations through extortion.
🧵 1/4 — A Decade of IS-Somalia: From Defection to Decline
Ten years after Abdulkadir Mumin’s men pledged allegiance to ISIS and took refuge in Somalia’s northeastern Puntland mountains, the group has endured strikes, rifts, and offensives — yet still survives.
Ten years after Abdulkadir Mumin’s men pledged allegiance to ISIS and took refuge in Somalia’s northeastern Puntland mountains, the group has endured strikes, rifts, and offensives — yet still survives.
October 21, 2025 at 11:39 PM
🧵 1/4 — A Decade of IS-Somalia: From Defection to Decline
Ten years after Abdulkadir Mumin’s men pledged allegiance to ISIS and took refuge in Somalia’s northeastern Puntland mountains, the group has endured strikes, rifts, and offensives — yet still survives.
Ten years after Abdulkadir Mumin’s men pledged allegiance to ISIS and took refuge in Somalia’s northeastern Puntland mountains, the group has endured strikes, rifts, and offensives — yet still survives.
#Somaliland president Abdirahman Cirro returns to Hargeisa after days in #Ethiopia for what Somaliland presidency called "official state visit".
Spokesperson Hussein Deyr claims Cirro met Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed — but there’s no independent proof such a meeting took place.
Spokesperson Hussein Deyr claims Cirro met Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed — but there’s no independent proof such a meeting took place.
October 16, 2025 at 9:14 PM
#Somaliland president Abdirahman Cirro returns to Hargeisa after days in #Ethiopia for what Somaliland presidency called "official state visit".
Spokesperson Hussein Deyr claims Cirro met Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed — but there’s no independent proof such a meeting took place.
Spokesperson Hussein Deyr claims Cirro met Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed — but there’s no independent proof such a meeting took place.
#Somalia parliament selected 9 members to represent the country in the East African Legislative Assembly — allocating over 40% to women.
Once absent from decision-making, now lead: in 2022, first parliament deputy SadiaSamatar made history as Somalia’s first woman acting president.
Once absent from decision-making, now lead: in 2022, first parliament deputy SadiaSamatar made history as Somalia’s first woman acting president.
October 16, 2025 at 9:12 PM
#Somalia parliament selected 9 members to represent the country in the East African Legislative Assembly — allocating over 40% to women.
Once absent from decision-making, now lead: in 2022, first parliament deputy SadiaSamatar made history as Somalia’s first woman acting president.
Once absent from decision-making, now lead: in 2022, first parliament deputy SadiaSamatar made history as Somalia’s first woman acting president.
At least 10 soldiers killed and 4 others injured in roadside blast on Wednesday in the Cal-Miskaad mountains in #Somalia's Bari region.
#Puntland state forces claims killing several militants in clash with #ISIS in the mountains, with some fighters reportedly surrendering.
#Puntland state forces claims killing several militants in clash with #ISIS in the mountains, with some fighters reportedly surrendering.
October 15, 2025 at 4:46 PM
At least 10 soldiers killed and 4 others injured in roadside blast on Wednesday in the Cal-Miskaad mountains in #Somalia's Bari region.
#Puntland state forces claims killing several militants in clash with #ISIS in the mountains, with some fighters reportedly surrendering.
#Puntland state forces claims killing several militants in clash with #ISIS in the mountains, with some fighters reportedly surrendering.
🚨 #KENYA
President Ruto declares 7-day national mourning for late former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga, with flags to fly at half-mast.
"We've lost one of Africa's greatest leader, giant of democracy, fearless fighter and tireless warrior of good governance", Ruto said.
President Ruto declares 7-day national mourning for late former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga, with flags to fly at half-mast.
"We've lost one of Africa's greatest leader, giant of democracy, fearless fighter and tireless warrior of good governance", Ruto said.
October 15, 2025 at 4:29 PM
🚨 #KENYA
President Ruto declares 7-day national mourning for late former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga, with flags to fly at half-mast.
"We've lost one of Africa's greatest leader, giant of democracy, fearless fighter and tireless warrior of good governance", Ruto said.
President Ruto declares 7-day national mourning for late former Kenyan PM Raila Odinga, with flags to fly at half-mast.
"We've lost one of Africa's greatest leader, giant of democracy, fearless fighter and tireless warrior of good governance", Ruto said.
#Somaliland, #Yemen, and #Djibouti coast guard chiefs meet in Djibouti to discuss strengthening #RedSea maritime security.
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October 15, 2025 at 4:18 PM
#Somaliland, #Yemen, and #Djibouti coast guard chiefs meet in Djibouti to discuss strengthening #RedSea maritime security.
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Newly appointed #Egyptian ambassador to Ethiopia, Obaida El Dandarawy, presented his credentials to President Taye Atske.
#AddisAbaba & #Cairo's ties have worsened since #Ethiopia inaugurated the #GERD dam, with both sides trading accusations over the Nile dispute.
#AddisAbaba & #Cairo's ties have worsened since #Ethiopia inaugurated the #GERD dam, with both sides trading accusations over the Nile dispute.
October 15, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Newly appointed #Egyptian ambassador to Ethiopia, Obaida El Dandarawy, presented his credentials to President Taye Atske.
#AddisAbaba & #Cairo's ties have worsened since #Ethiopia inaugurated the #GERD dam, with both sides trading accusations over the Nile dispute.
#AddisAbaba & #Cairo's ties have worsened since #Ethiopia inaugurated the #GERD dam, with both sides trading accusations over the Nile dispute.
Global & regional leaders mourn Raila Odinga's death, calling him "towering statesman & fearless champion of democracy".
#Mogadishu pays tribute despite past friction over #Somaliland, while #Hargeisa hails him as "principled friend" who backed its quest for recognition. #Kenya
#Mogadishu pays tribute despite past friction over #Somaliland, while #Hargeisa hails him as "principled friend" who backed its quest for recognition. #Kenya
October 15, 2025 at 10:43 AM
Global & regional leaders mourn Raila Odinga's death, calling him "towering statesman & fearless champion of democracy".
#Mogadishu pays tribute despite past friction over #Somaliland, while #Hargeisa hails him as "principled friend" who backed its quest for recognition. #Kenya
#Mogadishu pays tribute despite past friction over #Somaliland, while #Hargeisa hails him as "principled friend" who backed its quest for recognition. #Kenya
Former #Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80 while receiving medical treatment in #India.
He ran for the Kenyan presidency 5 times since 1997 — without a win — and in 2025 lost the African Union chairmanship to #Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.
He ran for the Kenyan presidency 5 times since 1997 — without a win — and in 2025 lost the African Union chairmanship to #Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.
October 15, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Former #Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga has died at the age of 80 while receiving medical treatment in #India.
He ran for the Kenyan presidency 5 times since 1997 — without a win — and in 2025 lost the African Union chairmanship to #Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.
He ran for the Kenyan presidency 5 times since 1997 — without a win — and in 2025 lost the African Union chairmanship to #Djibouti’s Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.
Today, #𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 marks the 8th anniversary of the country’s 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 — when nearly 1K people were killed & injured after #Al𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗮𝗯's explosive-packed truck detonated in #𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘂 on 𝟭𝟰 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟳.
October 14, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Today, #𝗦𝗼𝗺𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗮 marks the 8th anniversary of the country’s 𝗱𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗼𝗿𝗶𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 — when nearly 1K people were killed & injured after #Al𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗯𝗮𝗮𝗯's explosive-packed truck detonated in #𝗠𝗼𝗴𝗮𝗱𝗶𝘀𝗵𝘂 on 𝟭𝟰 𝗢𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝟮𝟬𝟭𝟳.
🚨 JUST IN
#Ethiopia FM Gedion Timothewos has received #Somaliland President Abdirahman Cirro in Addis Ababa, who arrived on govt invitation, per Somaliland state TV.
The purpose of the visit — coming just days after #Somalia President Hassan’s trip to #Ethiopia — remains undisclosed.
#Ethiopia FM Gedion Timothewos has received #Somaliland President Abdirahman Cirro in Addis Ababa, who arrived on govt invitation, per Somaliland state TV.
The purpose of the visit — coming just days after #Somalia President Hassan’s trip to #Ethiopia — remains undisclosed.
October 14, 2025 at 3:00 PM
🚨 JUST IN
#Ethiopia FM Gedion Timothewos has received #Somaliland President Abdirahman Cirro in Addis Ababa, who arrived on govt invitation, per Somaliland state TV.
The purpose of the visit — coming just days after #Somalia President Hassan’s trip to #Ethiopia — remains undisclosed.
#Ethiopia FM Gedion Timothewos has received #Somaliland President Abdirahman Cirro in Addis Ababa, who arrived on govt invitation, per Somaliland state TV.
The purpose of the visit — coming just days after #Somalia President Hassan’s trip to #Ethiopia — remains undisclosed.