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Somaliland to Open First Embassy in Jerusalem After Israeli Recognition

Somaliland has announced plans to open its first-ever embassy in Jerusalem following formal recognition by Israel, marking a major diplomatic breakthrough for the self-declared republic and deepening ties between the…

Africa News Now May 20, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Somaliland Marks Independence Day With Renewed Push for Global Recognition

Thousands of people gathered in Hargeisa on Monday as Somaliland celebrated its independence day with renewed calls for international recognition, months after Israel became the first country to formally recognize…

Africa News Now May 18, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Muslim Nations and African Union Condemn Israel’s Diplomatic Move in Somaliland

More than a dozen Muslim majority countries have strongly criticized Israel following its decision to appoint a diplomatic envoy to Somaliland, escalating tensions over the disputed territory’s status. In a…

Africa News Now April 20, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Abiy Ahmed Urges Dialogue as Tensions Rise Between Ethiopia and Tigray

Abiy Ahmed, the prime minister of Ethiopia, says his government does not want another war with the northern region of Tigray, even as reports emerge of troop buildups near the…

Africa News Now March 6, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Ethiopia Marks 130 Years Since Adwa Victory Amid Renewed Red Sea Tensions

Ethiopia has commemorated the 130th anniversary of the historic Battle of Adwa with full military honors, celebrating its 1896 defeat of invading Italian forces a landmark victory that preserved the…

Africa News Now March 3, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa

Somalis Protest Israel’s Recognition of Somaliland, Government Reaffirms Territorial Unity

Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in Mogadishu on Thursday night to protest Israel’s recent recognition of Somaliland, a self-declared region that broke away from Somalia in 1991 but has never previously…

Africa News Now January 9, 2026

ANN Eastern Africa Northern Africa

Ethiopia’s Ambitious Mega-Projects Collide With Rising Regional Tensions and Internal Conflict

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed is pushing ahead with a series of massive development projects—including Africa’s largest airport and a proposed nuclear power plant after inaugurating the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance…

Africa News Now December 10, 2025