Somalia
Long Prison Sentences for Debtors Are Ruining Families
‘I have nowhere to turn’: In Somalia, unpaid debts can mean years behind bars — and a grassroots effort to buy back…
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West-Africa
Saudi-Led Coalition Accuses Yemen Separatist Leader Zubaidi of Fleeing Talks
ADEN, Yemen — The Saudi-led coalition said Wednesday that Aidrous al-Zubaidi, leader of Yemen’s Southern Transitional Council, fled to an unknown location…
Central-Africa
China’s Foreign Minister to Visit Somalia During Africa Diplomatic Tour
MOGADISHU, Somalia — China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Somalia as part of a Jan. 7-12 African tour that also includes…
Somalia
Trump Secures Israel–Syria Security Accord Aimed at Calming Border Tensions
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration on Tuesday announced a U.S.-brokered security coordination framework between Israel and Syria after talks in Paris, unveiling…
Somalia
Opinion: Somalia, Israel, and North Western State of Somalia’s Diplomatic Struggle Over Sovereignty
Israel’s North Western State of Somalia recognition jolts Somalia’s diplomacy — and tests Africa’s bedrock rule on borders When Israel formally recognized…
Somalia
Somalia, Israel, and North Western State of Somalia Navigate a Fraught Sovereignty Dispute
Opinion | Sovereignty Snafu: Israel’s Recognition of North Western State of Somalia Tests Somalia — and the Rules-Based Order Israel’s formal recognition…
West-Africa
Burkina Faso military junta says assassination plot against leader foiled
Burkina Faso says it has thwarted an assassination plot against military leader Capt. Ibrahim Traoré, alleging the operation was orchestrated by Lt.…
North-Africa
Egypt urges action over Israel’s recognition of breakaway Somali region
Egypt warns Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia threatens regional peace, urges AU condemnation Egypt warned Tuesday that Israel’s decision…
Somalia
Beijing’s top envoy embarks on tour of strategic African capitals
China’s top diplomat heads to key strategic points in Africa BEIJING — China’s top diplomat began his annual New Year tour of…
Somalia
Arab League denounces Israeli foreign minister’s North Western State of Somalia visit
Arab League condemns Israeli foreign minister’s Hargeisa visit as violation of Somalia’s sovereignty MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Arab League on Tuesday condemned…
Somalia
AU Peace and Security Council denounces Israel’s North Western State of Somalia recognition, calls for revocation
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council on Tuesday condemned Israel’s unilateral recognition of North Western State of Somalia and urged the…
