Mohamed Samir

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Somali groups in Ethiopia form alliance, declare end to peace talks with Addis Ababa

Three Somali political and civic organisations based in Ethiopia announced on Sunday the formation of a unified alliance, declaring that…

By Mohamed Samir 3 Min Read

Israel Formally Recognizes Somaliland as Sovereign State; Diplomatic Ties Established

Israel formally recognized Somaliland as an independent state on Friday, becoming the first United Nations member to grant sovereign status…

By Mohamed Samir 4 Min Read

Beyond the Chatbot: Backbase Report Charts Africa’s AI-Driven Financial Revolution

In the bustling fintech hubs of Nairobi and the hushed boardrooms of Casablanca, a new reality is setting in. For…

By Mohamed Samir 5 Min Read

Egypt’s Sisi, Eritrea’s Afwerki discuss Red Sea security, regional stability

Cairo —Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and his Eritrean counterpart, Isaias Afwerki, on Thursday stressed the need for intensive coordination…

By Mohamed Samir 2 Min Read

Somaliland recognition confirmed by ‘a number of countries,’ sources tell DNE Africa

Several countries, reportedly including the United States, Israel, and the United Arab Emirates, are in the final stages of an…

By Mohamed Samir 3 Min Read

Casablanca to host 5th Africa Financial Summit in November

Casablanca will host the fifth edition of the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS) on November 3 and 4, an event that…

By Mohamed Samir 3 Min Read

Somali Experts Dismiss Ethiopian Security Fears Over Egypt Troop Deal

Somali analysts are defending a military cooperation agreement with Egypt, accusing Ethiopia of a “double standard” after its top general…

By Mohamed Samir 7 Min Read

Sidi Ould Tah, BADEA Transformer, Elected African Development Bank President

Sidi Ould Tah of Mauritania was elected President of the African Development Bank Group at the Bank’s Annual Meetings in…

By Mohamed Samir 4 Min Read

Africa CEO Forum Concludes with Over $200 Million in Deals, Eyes New Public-Private Pact

The 12th Africa CEO Forum concluded in Abidjan on May 13, securing commitments estimated at over $200 million through several…

By Mohamed Samir 5 Min Read

Africa CEO Forum Awards 2025 Honor Leaders of Transformation

ABIDJAN – The Africa CEO Forum Awards 2025 celebrated companies and leaders shaping the continent’s economy and embodying a renewal of African leadership…

By Mohamed Samir 3 Min Read

Africa CEO Forum: African Leaders Tackle Unity, Peace, Economy at Presidential Panel

ABIDJAN – African leaders addressed themes of continental unity, self-reliance, peace processes, and the role of the private sector during a…

By Mohamed Samir 5 Min Read

Africa CEO Forum opens in Abidjan with 2,800 leaders seeking new public-private deal

ABIDJAN — The Africa CEO Forum 2025 opened in Abidjan on Monday, bringing together over 2,800 public and private decision-makers…

By Mohamed Samir 5 Min Read