Mongolia PM expected to call vote of confidence in the face of protests

Mongolia, a nation rich in minerals, is facing a critical moment as its prime minister is anticipated to request a vote of confidence in his leadership. This comes in response to claims that allegations regarding his son's extravagant lifestyle are being used to steer the country back toward authoritarianism. Since 1992, Mongolia has maintained a [...]

Former Somali president Accuses Govt of Oppressing Mogadishu Residents and Silencing Media

Somalia: Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has accused the federal government of suppressing the people of Mogadishu after security forces detained a group of journalists along with citizens they were interviewing on the street. He condemned the administration for limiting press freedom and targeting journalists, claiming that the government fears public opinion and restricts [...]

Eritrea Marks 34 Years of Independence with Calls for Unity

Eritrea's 34th Independence Day on 24th May 2025 was commemorated with the theme "Our Cohesion: Our Armour" as an affirmation of the country's cohesion and strength. The celebrations lasted for a week, which included colorful parades, concerts, art shows, and cultural performances across the country. In the capital city of Asmara, roads were decorated with [...]

Human Rights Abuses In Eritrea

Eritrea has long been criticized for systematic human rights abuses. Citizens live under the constant threat of arbitrary detention, torture, and forced labor. Political opponents, journalists, and those accused of dissent often disappear without trial. The legal system is largely nonfunctional, and many are held in isolated, harsh prison conditions. Recruits in national service report [...]

Forced Military Recruitment In Eritrea

Eritrea’s national service program amounts to indefinite forced military or civil labor. All citizens aged 18 to 40 are required to undergo military training at the Sawa camp, followed by what is meant to be 18 months of service. In reality, many serve indefinitely, often for years or even decades, without pay or freedom to [...]

SSC-Khatumo Frees 25 Somaliland Prisoners in Goodwill Move During Somali PM’s Visit

Somalia: The authorities in the SSC-Khatumo region of northern Somalia released 25 prisoners of war from Somaliland, a gesture aimed at fostering goodwill during a significant visit by Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre. This release, described as a unilateral act of goodwill, was made at the formal request of Somalia’s federal government, as stated [...]

Repression in Eritrea

Eritrea remains one of the most repressive countries in the world. Since gaining independence in 1993, President Isaias Afwerki has ruled without elections, a ratified constitution, or political opposition. The country has no freedom of press or expression, with media tightly controlled and independent journalists often jailed or disappeared. Religious freedom is severely restricted—only four [...]

Special Forces Commander Killed in Deadly Clash with Al-Shabaab

Somalia: A high-ranking commander of Somalia’s U.S.-trained elite Danab forces was killed in fierce clashes in the central region of Hiran on Tuesday, marking a major setback for government troops as Al-Shabaab insurgents continue reclaiming territory seized by the military in recent years. Commander Asad Osman Afrah, leading a heavily armed reinforcement convoy from Adan Yabal [...]

Egypt’s FM Abdelatty Congratulates New Djibouti Foreign Minister

Djibouti: Badr Abdelatty, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Emigration, and Egyptian Expatriates, held a phone conversation with Abdul Qadir Hussein Omar, the recently appointed Djibouti Foreign Minister, to extend his congratulations on Omar's new role and to wish him success in his endeavors. The foreign minister emphasized the strong ties between Egypt and Djibouti, stressing [...]

Hundreds of Somali Police Officers Missing Amid Al-Shabaab Offensive

Somalia: Hundreds of Somali police officers have gone missing and are believed to have either defected to militant groups or abandoned their posts after thousands were recently sent to the frontlines to combat Al-Shabaab's advance toward the capital. The network accessed internal police documents that name 145 missing officers by rank, but other estimates suggest [...]

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