Somalia
Sadia Moalim Ali Says She Was Tortured for Speaking Out as a Somali Woman
Somali activist Sadia Moalim Ali was detained after using TikTok and Facebook to speak about forced evictions, soaring fuel prices and nepotism.…
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Somalia reportedly agrees to acquire Pakistani JF-17 fighter jets as defense ties deepen
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia is reported to have reached an understanding with Pakistan to purchase JF-17 Thunder fighter jets, a potential step…
East-Africa
Kenya Confirms First Ebola Case, Places Country on High Alert
A first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease has been confirmed in Kenya after a patient died in Nairobi, prompting authorities…
Somalia
Somalia Considers Pakistan’s JF-17 Jets to Rebuild and Modernize Its Air Force
Somalia Reportedly Turns to Pakistan’s JF-17 Jets as It Seeks to Rebuild Air Force MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia is reportedly set to…
East-Africa
Pakistan Says Remaining Somali Pirate Attack Survivors Will Return Home, Vows Action
After more than five months in captivity, Pakistan’s last three surviving crew members from the oil tanker MT Honour 25 were heading…
East-Africa
Former Somali President Warns Against Taking Sides in Regional Rivalries
Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has condemned the federal government’s foreign-policy approach, cautioning that Somalia could undermine…
Somalia
Islamic State in Somalia Faces Major Financial Setback After Puntland State Operations
Islamic State’s Somalia Branch Faces Deepening Financial Strain After Puntland State Offensive MOGADISHU, Somalia — A sustained Puntland State military campaign, supported…
Central-Africa
Somalia Screens Travelers After Kenya Confirms Imported Ebola Case
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has stepped up health screening for travelers arriving from African countries after Kenya reported an imported case of…
Somalia
Sheikh Sharif Accuses Hassan Sheikh of Diplomatic Missteps in Somalia’s Foreign Policy
Somalia’s Foreign Policy Under Fire as Sheikh Sharif Questions Hassan Sheikh’s Regional Diplomacy MOGADISHU, Somalia — Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh…
Somalia
Somalia Willing to Restore UAE Ties Despite North Western State of Somalia Tensions, President Says
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says his government is ready to settle its dispute with the United Arab Emirates…
Somalia
FBI Says It Thwarted Teen’s ISIS-Inspired Attack Plan Targeting Mall of America
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — A teenager’s alleged plan to carry out an ISIS-inspired mass shooting at the Mall of America was stopped by…
