East-Africa
Rapid expansion tests efforts to build a modern, liveable city
Jigjiga’s future will be shaped less by the speed of its boulevard upgrades than by whether growth delivers dependable services, secure land…
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Somalia
UN Security Council Says Puntland State Operations Have Weakened Islamic State in Somalia
UN Security Council says Puntland State offensive has sharply weakened Islamic State in Somalia AXADLE Somalia — A sustained Puntland State military…
Somalia
Puntland State warns Somali pirates are linked to criminal networks in Yemen
Garowe (AX) — Puntland State officials say piracy groups operating along the region’s coastline are connected to criminal networks in Yemen, warning…
Somalia
Houthi-Al-Shabaab Ties Deepen as Somali Fighters Reportedly Train in Yemen
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Somalia
White stork dies in Somalia after migrating 5,000 kilometers from Europe
Garowe (AX) — A white stork that flew more than 5,000 kilometers from Europe to Somalia has died in Dhuudo, a small…
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White Stork Travels 5,180 Kilometres From Hungary Before Dying in Somalia
White Stork’s 5,180-Kilometre Migration From Hungary Ends in Somalia AXADLE, Somalia — A white stork that crossed thousands of kilometres from Europe…
Sports
Minister condemns disorder at Portsmouth anti-migrant protest after police officers injured
Police are searching for protesters after officers were injured and vehicles damaged during unrest in Portsmouth, where a demonstration followed the arrival…
Somalia
Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Fuel Fears Yemen Conflict Could Widen
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East-Africa
Police arrest suspected robber in targeted Garissa operation
Officers from Garissa Police Station arrested the suspect after detectives pursued leads that took them to Bulla Buruburis/CFM/FILE NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 7—Police…
North-Africa
Egypt urges Somalia to accelerate release of 8 Egyptian sailors held off Somali coast
Egypt is pressing Somalia to help bring home eight sailors held for months aboard a hijacked vessel off the Somali coast, with…
Somalia
As Justin Davis Leaves Mogadishu, Washington Reframes Its Debate Over Somalia
As Justin Davis Leaves Mogadishu, Washington Is Rethinking Its Role in Somalia Justin Davis is ending his tenure as Chargé d’Affaires at…
