Somalia
Attack on General Shub Resonates With Somalia’s Political Elite
The reported attempt to assassinate General Mahad Abdirahman Aden “Shub,” the former commander of the Somali Custodial Corps, in Doolow has exposed…
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Rapid expansion tests efforts to build a modern, liveable city
Jigjiga’s future will be shaped less by the speed of its boulevard upgrades than by whether growth delivers dependable services, secure land…
North-Africa
Algeria’s Niger Deployment: What It Signals Beyond the Jets
Four Algerian aircraft landed in Niamey after mutinous soldiers seized a military base near the capital’s airport and moved toward the presidential…
Somalia
Puntland State warns Somali pirates are linked to criminal networks in Yemen
Garowe (AX) — Puntland State officials say piracy groups operating along the region’s coastline are connected to criminal networks in Yemen, warning…
Somalia
White stork dies in Somalia after migrating 5,000 kilometers from Europe
Garowe (AX) — A white stork that flew more than 5,000 kilometers from Europe to Somalia has died in Dhuudo, a small…
West-Africa
Liberia Moves Forward With Cocaine Trafficking Case Against Former Vice President
The cocaine-trafficking case involving former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor is set to move directly toward trial after her lawyers withdrew a request…
North-Africa
Egypt urges Somalia to accelerate release of 8 Egyptian sailors held off Somali coast
Egypt is pressing Somalia to help bring home eight sailors held for months aboard a hijacked vessel off the Somali coast, with…
West-Africa
Nigeria Reportedly Agrees to Secret Ceasefire With Boko Haram
A reported three-month secret ceasefire between Nigeria and Boko Haram has halted attacks around Ngoshe village in Borno State and helped secure…
North-Africa
Minister calls Zia Yusuf’s post about Camden council leader ‘straightforward racism’
Reform UK has come under mounting pressure after senior figure Zia Yusuf questioned the British identity of Sagal Abdi-Wali, a former child…
Somalia
Said Deni Used Puntland State Presidency to Build Himself, Not the State
For much of his presidency, Said Abdullahi Deni appeared to view Puntland State less as the destination of his political project than…
East-Africa
Police Repel Suspected Militants Following Attack in Mandera
Heavily armed attackers descended on Arabia town in Mandera County on Sunday evening, triggering an intense exchange of gunfire with security forces…
