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Britain is losing out in Africa for refusing to recognize Somaliland despite the territory’s democratic governance, strategic Red Sea location, and growing ties with Israel, the UAE, and Western allies. Analysts warn London risks losing military and trade influence in the Horn of Africa as China and regional powers expand their presence

Israel’s recognition of Somaliland has given the Horn of Africa nation long-sought visibility. It has also drawn it into the growing tensions reshaping the region

Trump's Horn of Africa envoy Massad Boulos rejected claims that Washington is building an anti-Ethiopian alliance after high-level meetings in Cairo with Egyptian, Eritrean and Somali officials, saying U.S. diplomacy aims to prevent conflict and strengthen regional security

Ethiopia will hold its seventh national election on June 1, 2026. The vote takes place as Gulf states compete for influence in the region and the rivalry between Ethiopia and Egypt over the Nile intensifies

Senior U.S. officials unveiled a renewed Africa security strategy at the African Logistics Communications Symposium in Addis Ababa, emphasizing logistics, secure communications, interoperability, commercial partnerships and African-led defense cooperation

Somaliland and Israel have congratulated to South Sudan as the world's youngest nation celebrates the 15th anniversary of its independence, underscoring diplomatic goodwill and continued cooperation

Israeli Minister Amichai Chikli calls the Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan Mecca Alliance “very dangerous” and urges Israel to deepen ties with Greece, Cyprus, UAE and Somaliland

Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign the Mecca Defense Pact, creating a collective-defense framework as Iran, Israel and regional security tensions reshape the Middle East

Sheffield, United Kingdom — In a landmark moment for the city and for British civic life, Councilor Safiya Saeed has been sworn in as the 128th Lord Mayor of Sheffield, becoming the first Black woman and the first hijab-wearing Muslim to hold the city’s highest ceremonial office.

The British Sikh first-time MP was elected from Loughborough in the East Midlands region of England considered a bellwether constituency which has reflected the national result in UK general elections over the years

Pakistani Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif and President Asif Ali Zardari issued statements on Sunday, reaffirming their country’s support for the right to self-determination for the people of Jammu and Kashmir, on the anniversary of a United Nations resolution.

Iran’s President Ebrahim Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian on board the missing helicopter that suffered a “hard landing” in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, according to Iranian state media.

Wikipedia co-founder Larry Sanger alleges that intelligence agencies, governments and corporate interests have exploited the platform’s editing model, raising fresh questions about anonymity, editorial control and political influence.

Columbus, Ohio, removed a social media post stating the Somali flag would be raised over City Hall after criticism from White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, Sen. Bernie Moreno and other conservative figures