East-Africa
Suspected Al Shabaab IED attack injures six in Mandera
Wreckage of a Toyota Land Cruiser after it struck an IED along the Mandera–Elwak road on Thursday, August 6, 2027. Photo Northern…
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East-Africa
Shabelle River Nears Flood-Risk Level in Jowhar as Heavy Rains Forecast for Somalia
Christina Goldbaum/IRIN Mogadishu (AX) — The Shabelle River has surged toward dangerous levels at Jowhar, raising flood concerns as moderate to heavy…
West-Africa
Trump Posts Burst of Anti-Somali and Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Online
President Donald Trump escalated his attacks on Somali Americans and Muslims on Thursday, portraying Minnesota’s Somali community as a threat and branding…
Somalia
Storm deprives hundreds in Bari village of vital livelihoods
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Somalia
Labour wins Holborn by-election, defeating challenge from Green Party
Labour has held Holborn and St Pancras, defeating a strong challenge from Green Party leader Zack Polanski in a closely watched north…
Somalia
Somalia Aid Cuts Force Humanitarians to Do More With Less
Somalia’s most vulnerable communities are facing a growing threat of famine as aid dwindles and support remains limited. Sky’s Yousra Elbagir reports…
Somalia
Seven killed in Hiiraan clashes between al-Shabab and Macaawiisley fighters
Beledweyne (AX) — Seven people were killed and nine wounded after hours of clashes between al-Shabab militants and local Macaawiisley fighters in…
East-Africa
Ethiopia’s New Federal Cabinet Includes Representation From Somali Region
Addis Ababa (AX) — Ethiopia’s Somali Region has gained two senior posts in the federal government after lawmakers approved Prime Minister Abiy…
East-Africa
Jubaland Takes Control of Beled-Hawo as Janan Hands Over Forces
Beled-Hawo’s long-running standoff ended without a gunfight on Friday, as former Gedo region intelligence chief Abdirashid Hassan Abdinur Janan handed forces under…
Somalia
Somalia’s Human Rights Crisis Deepens as Government Accountability Mechanisms Face Scrutiny
Somalia’s worsening human rights record is intensifying scrutiny of the institutions tasked with protecting civilians, as allegations of abuses, restrictions on expression…
East-Africa
Somalia Approves National Ebola Preparedness Plan Following Kenya Case
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has activated a national Ebola preparedness plan after Kenya reported an imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease,…
