Somalia
Somali political leaders convene behind closed doors for talks in Kismayo
Somali Political Leaders Hold Closed-Door Talks in Kismayo KISMAYO, Somalia — Senior Somali political figures held closed-door meetings Friday at…
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East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia reports 19 dead, 200+ injured amid Borama protests
North Western State of Somalia says 19 killed, 214 injured as Borama protests over Xeer Ciise turn deadly BORAMA, North…
Somalia
Somalia’s new e-visa security flaw exposes thousands of applicants’ data
Somalia’s newly relaunched electronic visa portal contains a serious security flaw that could allow unauthorized parties to download large numbers…
East-Africa
Kenya’s border town Kiunga welcomes Somali refugees like family
KIUNGA, Kenya — On a sliver of Kenya’s northern coast, just 15 kilometers from the Somalia border and within sight…
Somalia
Trump Signs Order Reclassifying Marijuana, Easing Federal Research Limits
Trump signs order to fast-track marijuana to Schedule III, says move is not legalization Friday December 19, 2025 US President…
Somalia
Somalia’s Puntland State President Deni urges inclusive dialogue to prevent political turmoil
Puntland State’s Deni urges inclusive national dialogue, warns of political instability in Somalia KISMAYO, Somalia — Puntland State State of…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia Reports 19 Deaths, 200-Plus Injuries During Protests in Borama
BORAMA, North Western State of Somalia — Nineteen people were killed and 214 injured in clashes between security forces and…
Somalia
Swedish Radio Investigates Foreign Aid Linked to Somali Prime Minister’s Office
Swedish aid to Somalia faces scrutiny: What the Ekot investigation reveals—and what we still don’t know Swedish public radio’s flagship…
Somalia
Somalia risks breaking apart as political stalemate persists, Puntland State leader warns
Puntland State leader warns Somalia could fracture amid political deadlock, urges dialogue with Mogadishu KISMAYO, Somalia — Puntland State President…
Somalia
Somali Future Council Conference Opens in Kismayo Amid Electoral Dispute
KISMAYO, Somalia — A high-stakes conference of the Somali Future Council opened Thursday in Kismayo, drawing more than 700 delegates…
Central-Africa
South Africa to deport Kenyans linked to U.S. Afrikaner refugee scheme
South Africa arrests, orders deportation of 7 Kenyans linked to U.S. Afrikaner refugee program JOHANNESBURG — South African authorities have…
