Somalia
Puntland State bolsters Al-Miskaad front as forces hunt remaining ISIS militants
Puntland State deploys new forces to Al-Miskaad as campaign against ISIS-Somalia enters ‘closing phase’ BOSASO, Somalia — Tuesday, Dec. 9,…
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Somalia
Somalia’s Passport Ranks 100th on 2025 Henley Index, 33 Visa-Free Countries
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s passport has climbed to 100th place on the 2025 Henley Passport Index, giving Somali travelers visa-free or…
Somalia
IMF Approves $40 Million Boost for Somalia’s Credit Program, Fourth Review Cleared
IMF approves additional $40 million for Somalia, releases $30 million in immediate budget support MOGADISHU — The International Monetary Fund…
Somalia
U.S. military carries out record number of airstrikes in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — U.S. Africa Command has intensified airstrikes in Somalia, pushing the annual tally to 109 and signaling a…
Central-Africa
Somali Influencer’s U.S. Deportation Questioned as AFP Finds No French Spy Kidnapping Link
MOGADISHU — The man at the center of a viral deportation saga stepped into Mogadishu last month to cheers, ululations…
Editorial
U.S. Military Launches Unprecedented Wave of Airstrikes in Somalia
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East-Africa
Djiboutian music legend Fuaad Ahmed ‘Ilkacase’ dies after long illness
Djibouti music icon Fuaad Ahmed ‘Ilkacase’ dies after long illness; funeral draws officials, artists DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti — Fuaad Ahmed…
North-Africa
Somalia Boosts Diplomatic Ties with Qatar, Egypt, and Türkiye at Doha Forum
DOHA, Qatar — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud used the Doha Forum to argue Somalia is moving from crisis response…
Healthy Eating
6 Common Foods That Pack More Sodium Than French Fries
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East-Africa
Tanzania Urges Residents to Stay Home Ahead of Expected Independence Day Protests
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Tanzania’s prime minister urged citizens to remain at home Tuesday as activists called for Independence…
Somalia
Ethiopian Prime Minister vows to crush Ethiopia’s adversaries
ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia’s Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed vowed to “shake off Ethiopia’s enemies one by one, like hair lice”…
