Somalia
Somalia denies reports of covert talks with al-Shabab
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s presidential envoy for countering extremist ideology on Thursday rejected reports that the federal government is holding secret…
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Somalia
Sharif Sheikh Ahmed opposes Mogadishu direct election proposal citing legal, security concerns
MOGADISHU — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has rejected the government’s plan to hold one-person, one-vote elections in Mogadishu…
Somalia
Mogadishu girls’ basketball game highlights fight against gender-based violence
Girls’ basketball game in Mogadishu doubles as rally against gender-based violence MOGADISHU, Somalia — A girls’ basketball match in Mogadishu’s…
West-Africa
Leader of Botched Benin Coup Escapes to Togo
Coup Attempt in Benin Foiled as Leader Flees A dramatic coup attempt in Benin collapsed over the weekend, leading to…
Somalia
Somalia Enacts Law Creating an Independent National Human Rights Commission
Thursday December 11, 2025 MOGADISHU (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has signed into law the establishment of the…
Somalia
Somali Journalists Union Joins 16-Day Campaign to Improve Gender-Based Violence Reporting
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The National Union of Somali Journalists concluded its participation in the global 16 Days of Activism against…
East-Africa
Countdown to AFCON 2025: An Unforgettable Tournament Experience Awaits
AFCON 2025: Africa’s Premier Football Tournament Set to Kick Off in Morocco The stage is set for the commencement of…
Somalia
Somalia reports 50+ deaths, 1,000+ children infected in recent diphtheria outbreak
Thursday, December 11, 2025 MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Ministry of Health and Social Welfare has launched an emergency diphtheria vaccination…
Somalia
Investigators: Clan elder killed in AFRICOM strike was a peace envoy, not militant
Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025 GAROWE, Somalia — A Puntland State-appointed committee investigating the death of traditional elder Omar Abdillahi Abdi…
Somalia
Investigators say U.S. AFRICOM strike killed clan elder peace delegate, not militant
Puntland State inquiry says U.S. airstrike killed respected elder, not militant GAROWE, Somalia — A Puntland State investigative committee has…
