Jan 15, 2026

Egypt Moves to Shore Up Somalia as Regional Alignments Shift in the Horn of Africa$

Analysis by The North Africa Journal

Egypt has expanded the scope of its military and security engagement in Somalia following Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, a self-declared breakaway region on the Gulf of Aden. Egyptian officials view the move as part of a broader shift in Horn of Africa geopolitics that could affect Red Sea security, Nile water negotiations, and regional power balances.

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Algeria Deploys Water Bombers as Fires Threaten Mountain Villages$

by The North Africa Journal | Jul 15, 2026 | Social & Human Affairs, 1shorts, Maghreb, Environment, Shield and Alert: Maghreb, Environment, Environment, 1PREMIUM, 1-BLUE-LEFT-SECTION-Special-Focus-Free, Briefs

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by The North Africa Journal | Jul 15, 2026 | Social & Human Affairs, 1shorts, Maghreb, Social, Environment, Shield and Alert: Maghreb, Environment, 1PREMIUM, 1-BLUE-LEFT-SECTION-Special-Focus-Free, Algeria, Briefs

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