East Africa

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Sudan returns to east African bloc IGAD after two-year absence

In its statement, IGAD also said it reaffirmed 'its full recognition of Sudan's sovereignty and the unity of its lands and people'.

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

09 February, 2026

Security measures are taken after an attack by the terrorist organisation called al-Shabaab on a hotel in Beledweyne city of Hirshabelle state in Hiran region

Islamic State group

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UN experts warn of IS, al-Qaeda's Africa threats, risks in Syria

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

31 July, 2025

Sudan

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Sudan government rejects east African mediation move

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

13 January, 2024

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Eastern African bloc seeks summit to deploy troops in Sudan

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

11 July, 2023

G7

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Big Heads stunt highlights G7 inaction on East Africa hunger

The New Arab Staff

18 May, 2023

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Somalia

Environment and Climate

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Somalis on surviving the worst drought in decades

Abdalle Ahmed Mumin

Abdalle Ahmed Mumin

03 November, 2022

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Africa

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Djibouti: Seven soldiers killed by armed attackers

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

08 October, 2022

A man looks during an extraordinary five-day exhibition of rare Islamic art work, Quranic manuscripts, Islamic art objects and calligraphy specimen

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Spotlighting East Africa's Islamic manuscript culture

Adama Munu

07 September, 2022

Sudan

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Sudan to recall Ethiopia ambassador after alleged executions

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

28 June, 2022

Somalia

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Somalia to lift Kenyan khat ban as relations improve

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

10 June, 2022

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East Africa prepares for the worst drought in decades

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

14 April, 2022

Fighting began when South Sudanese Vice President Riek Machar was deposed as leader of his own SPLA-IO movement [Getty]

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Regional states urge dialogue to ease South Sudan tensions

The New Arab Staff & Agencies

09 August, 2021

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Yemen

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Covid-19 sparks drop in east Africa migration to Gulf

The New Arab Staff

24 February, 2021

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trade

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Sudan elected chair of East Africa trade bloc

The New Arab

30 November, 2019

Uganda refugees

Uganda

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What Arab countries can learn from Uganda's immigration policies

12 February, 2019

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Somalia

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Uptick in US strikes on al-Shabab militants in Somalia

The New Arab

17 December, 2018

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Somalia

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Qatar blockade threatens East Africa peace efforts, EU warns

The New Arab

26 May, 2018

Doralah Port

UAE

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Dubai accuses Djibouti of seizing DP World port

The New Arab

23 February, 2018

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Yemen

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Turkey to feed East Africa's hungry during Ramadan

The New Arab

27 May, 2017

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Somalia

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For sanctity and security, Somalia bans Christmas

The New Arab & agencies

23 December, 2015