East-Africa
Somalia clarifies Western Sahara stance amid reports of unofficial statements
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government moved to clarify its position on the Western Sahara dispute, saying statements circulating in media…
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Central-Africa
Somalis condemn Trump’s insults, but some say he spoke the truth
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalis reacted with anger and disbelief Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump described Somalis as “garbage” and…
North-Africa
Somali President Accepts Credentials of Eight Newly Appointed Ambassadors
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday accepted the credentials of eight newly appointed ambassadors, signaling renewed…
Somalia
Somali Election Commission Warns Banadir Districts: Ensure Free Campaigning, Smooth Voter Card Distribution
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday issued a formal warning to district administrations across the Banadir…
Somalia
NIRA Extends Free National ID Registration Deadline to January 31, 2026
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has extended the free period for obtaining the National…
East-Africa
Kenya and U.S. sign major health pact despite data privacy concerns
Kenya signs $2.5 billion health pact with U.S., first under Trump-era overhaul; data privacy questions follow NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya…
Somalia
Air raid on Sudan school and hospital kills 79 amid escalating conflict
NAIROBI — At least 79 people, including 43 children, were killed when a drone strike hit a school, a hospital…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia President Cancels Xeer Ciise Book Launch After Deadly Borama Protests
Saturday December 6, 2025 Borama, North Western State of Somalia — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Arrives in Doha for High-Level Talks at Doha Forum
DOHA, Qatar — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Doha on Friday to attend the Doha Forum, a global…
East-Africa
Fear, History and the Somali Question: Unpacking Kenya’s Uneasy Debate
How anxiety over a growing Somali community collides with a long, largely erased history Public unease over the growth of…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Irro Appeals for Calm After Deadly Boorama Unrest
HARGEISA, Somalia — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, widely known as Irro, appealed for calm Friday…
