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Horn of Africa news: August 2026 briefing | WorldBrief
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Horn of Africa
August 2026
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Security
Politics
Economy
Society
Unusual Activity
August 2026
‹ Jul
Sep ›
Jul 27
Aug 3
Aug 10
Aug 17
Week of Aug 10, compared to 12-week average
CN ARMED FORCES appeared as a top actor for the first time
Active Narratives
9
Somalia's fragility and civilian harm are deepening
6
New recognition/basing/minerals partnerships are reordering the Horn
from Turkey
4
The Israel-US-Saudi coalition: Iran is an illegitimate existential threat
from United States
3
The Axis of Resistance is legitimate anti-Israel/anti-US liberation
from Iran
2
The Horn realignment violates borders and sovereignty
from Russia
Economy
15
Economy
· Investment
29%
Energy Resources
· Water
29%
Economy
· Currency
14%
1
Ethiopia’s Currency Sinks as Central Bank Burns Through Dollars
1
Egypt erupts in fury over Ethiopia's plans for three more Nile dams
1
Somalia National Airline to Resume Service After 35 Years
1
Ethiopia interested in gold mining cooperation with Siberian regions
1
6 Saudi-flagged oil carriers reroute around Africa, avoiding Bab el-Mandeb - Anadolu Ajansı
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Politics
28
Diplomacy
· Bilateral Relations
55%
Diplomacy
· Alliance
15%
Governance
· Judicial
10%
1
Ethiopia plans unacceptable to Egypt - Egypt - Al-Ahram Weekly
1
Ethiopia Is Playing with Fire
1
Ethiopia not complying with int’l law over Nile dams: Former Egyptian minister - Foreign Affairs - Egypt
1
Al-Azhar Grand Imam and Somali Ambassador Discuss Academic Cooperation
1
Ethiopia moves forward on Nile dam despite Egyptian and Sudanese opposition
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Security
35
Security
· Insurgency
27%
Security
· Terrorism
23%
Military
· Missile
13%
3
Pirates seize another tanker off Somalia's coast
3
Two Pakistanis, one Indonesian killed in Houthi attack on cargo ship in Bab el-Mandeb
2
Somalia Federal Troops, Armed Opposition Clash In Baidoa City - Report
2
PLA Navy's 49th escort taskforce departs for Gulf of Aden, Somalia waters
1
Man in Würzburg masturbates in front of train passengers after fare evasion
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Society
13
Health Environment
· Public Health
50%
Society
· Migration
20%
Health Environment
· Natural Disaster
10%
4
Half of Somali children malnourished, MSF says
1
WHO chief warns Ethiopia’s Tigray is on brink of renewed war
1
Germany sends Somali girl back to Italy in first asylum rejection
1
Ethiopia's Addis Standard: Editor of top independent news site seized by police, publisher says
1
What is the best way to tackle poverty in Ethiopia? This new study tries cash, therapy, and more.
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