Somaliland has ordered all undocumented foreign nationals to leave the country within 10 days. This directive specifically includes illegal immigrants from Somalia. Those who stay after the deadline face legal action and deportation.
Somaliland's foreign minister, Abdirahman Dahir Adan, said during talks in Jerusalem that military cooperation with Israel is not ruled out in the future. He spoke as the two sides deepen their ties, which have been expanding rapidly. The comment signals that the relationship could extend beyond diplomatic and economic areas.
The Spectator argues that Britain should formally recognize Somaliland as an independent state. The article contrasts Somaliland's stability with Somalia's chaos, noting Hargeisa's calm and functional governance. It suggests that acknowledging Somaliland would be a pragmatic move.
The United States is strengthening its security partnership with Kenya through a $750,000 investment in naval capabilities. This comes amid rising tensions in the Indian Ocean. A recent visit by Wikoff aimed to solidify ties with the Kenya Defence Forces and Navy, focusing on counterterrorism and other security issues.
ุณููุงู ู ูุฑุฌุงู ุนูุฏ ุงููุตุญ ุงูุฑูุงุถู ุงูุณููู ุงูุซุงูู ุนุดุฑ ูู ูููุฉ ุณุงูุช ุฏูุณุชุงู ูู ุงููุชุฑุฉ ู ู 2 ุฅูู 6 ุฃุจุฑูู 2026. ูุณูุดุงุฑู ููู 89 ูุฑูููุง ู ู 40 ู ุฏุฑุณุฉ ู ู ุฌููุจ ุฅูุฑูููุง. ููุนุฏ ุงูู ูุฑุฌุงู ุจุนุฑุถ ู ุซูุฑ ููู ูุงูุจ ุงูุฑูุงุถูุฉ ููุนุงุฆูุงุช ุงูุจุงุญุซุฉ ุนู ุงูุชุฑููู.
Mulilo announced a nearly R15 billion investment during the South Africa Investment Conference 2026 in Johannesburg. The funds are intended to improve the country's energy grid and bolster energy security.
Critics warn that President Trump's executive order on citizenship verification and mail-in ballot restrictions could hurt Black voter access. The order, titled 'Ensuring Citizenship Verification and Integrity in Federal Elections', has sparked concern among civil rights advocates. They argue it may create barriers for marginalized communities.
The 2026 Federation of West African Chambers of Commerce and Industry Summit opened in Accra, drawing policymakers and business leaders. The main theme was the need to cut border costs and support small and medium enterprises. Participants argued that reducing these barriers would unlock the region's economic potential and boost trade among West African countries.
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has been named Industrial Energy Project of the Year by the Africa Trade Chamber. The award was given on January 30, 2026. It highlights the dam's key role in the region's energy sector.
A Washington event on October 19 tackled illicit financial flows in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Atlantic Council's Africa Center and The Sentry, a project of the Enough Project, organized the discussion. The focus was on disrupting these flows.