Somalia
Sen. Jim Risch warns Somalia’s turmoil endangers U.S. national security
WASHINGTON — Sen. Jim Risch warned this week that continued instability in Somalia poses a direct threat to U.S. national security, pressing…
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Jubbaland State Accuses Somalia’s Federal Government of Undermining Federalism
Kismayo, Somalia — The Jubbaland regional administration on Saturday accused Somalia’s federal government of unconstitutional interference in the affairs of federal member…
Somalia
Jubaland Accuses Federal Government of Eroding Somalia’s Federal System
Jubaland Raises Alarm Over Federal Government’s Threat to Somali Federalism KISMAYO, Somalia — Somalia’s Jubaland regional administration on Saturday accused the federal…
Somalia
Somalia’s Parliament Weighs Constitutional Reforms as Federal Elections Approach
Somalia’s Parliament Debates Federalism Revisions as 19 Lawmakers Are Suspended MOGADISHU — Somalia’s bicameral Parliament held a joint session Saturday to debate…
Somalia
Somalia’s president denounces Israeli aggression from Gaza to the Horn of Africa
DOHA, Qatar — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday condemned Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of North Western State of…
Somalia
Somalis fund house to honor former President Farmaajo in Merca
Somali community inaugurates house honoring former President Farmaajo in Merca as presidency disputes claim over fundraising halt Community elders and residents on…
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Somalia’s PM, U.S. Envoy Discuss Security and Election Framework
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met Saturday with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Justin Davis to deepen cooperation on Somalia’s security…
East-Africa
Kenya’s Ruto Nominates New Denmark Ambassador, Deputies to Somalia, Russia, Tanzania
Ruto nominates Frank Ole Kibelekenya as Kenya’s ambassador to Denmark, names deputies to Somalia, Russia and Tanzania President William Ruto has nominated…
Somalia
Ethiopia’s Red Sea Ambitions: Trade National Treasures for a Maritime Future?
Red Sea Dreams: Can Ethiopia Swap National Icons for a Maritime Future? ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday…
East-Africa
Amid Autism Fears, Measles Cases Rise in Minnesota’s Somali Community
Measles outbreak in Minnesota’s Somali community tests public health outreach as vaccine fears persist MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota health officials racing to contain…
Somalia
Somalia’s police occupy parliament as MPs decry lethal force threats
Somali police seize control of parliament; lawmakers report threats of lethal force MOGADISHU, Feb. 7 — Armed police units took control of…
