Somalia
Heavy gunfire, mortar explosions hit Baidoa, Somalia for second straight day
BAIDOA, Somalia — Heavy gunfire and mortar blasts rocked Baidoa for a second straight day on Thursday as Southwest State…
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Central-Africa
Erdogan and Saudi Crown Prince Back Somalia’s Unity, Address Regional Challenges
RIYADH — Türkiye and Saudi Arabia reaffirmed support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity during President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s one-day…
Somalia
Somali singer Farhiya Fiska alleges husband assaulted her as case moves to court
Somali star Farhiya Fiska alleges domestic assault in Hargeisa; husband released on bail HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia —…
Somalia
U.S. airstrikes squeeze ISIS territory, force leaders into hiding in Somalia, AFRICOM says
US airstrikes in Somalia shrink ISIS territory, push leaders underground, AFRICOM says WASHINGTON — U.S. Africa Command says its stepped-up…
North-Africa
Egypt and Turkey reject North Western State of Somalia statehood, reaffirm support for Somalia’s unity
CAIRO — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday reaffirmed support for Somalia’s sovereignty…
Somalia
War and Drought in Puntland State Worsen Hardship for Displaced Families in Bari
In the harsh light of midday in Hariro, a settlement carved into the rock and dust of Somalia’s Bari region,…
Sports
Is the African Union Ready to Be the Institution Africa Needs?
The African Union is facing a legitimacy test. Across social media and public forums, Africans are asking whether the AU…
Somalia
Somalia’s Conflict: A Family Feud in a Homogeneous Nation Lacking Peace
Analysis: How Somalia’s “family feud” shows sameness alone can’t secure peace Somalia appears, on paper, like a country built for…
Somalia
Somalia’s New Army Chief Takes Command in Mogadishu Handover
MOGADISHU — Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud formally assumed command of the Somali National Army on Wednesday in a handover…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Moves to Forge Israel Trade Deal After Diplomatic Recognition
North Western State of Somalia eyes trade deal with Israel after recognition HARGEISA, Somalia — North Western State of Somalia…
Somalia
Maryam Qasim Ahmed Elected to Chair Somalia’s Independent Human Rights Commission
MOGADISHU — Dr. Maryam Qasim Ahmed was elected chairperson of Somalia’s Independent Human Rights Commission on Wednesday after a closely…
