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 Independent National…
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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 Gender-Based Violence…
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 Africa’s biggest…
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 drive in…
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 concluded that…
Somalia
Somalia refutes allegations of arms reaching neighboring nations
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s government has rejected allegations that weapons entering the country are being routed onward to armed actors in the…
West-Africa
Liberia’s Battle Against FGM Intensifies Amid Legislative Disputes Over Ban
Resurgence of Female Genital Mutilation in Liberia Raises Alarm Liberia is witnessing a troubling resurgence of female genital mutilation (FGM). Recent footage…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Signs Law Establishing Independent National Human Rights Commission
Somalia establishes Independent National Human Rights Commission as president signs law MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday signed into…
Somalia
Somali intelligence forces kill 12 al‑Shabaab militants in Lower Shabelle
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said Wednesday it killed at least 12 al-Shabaab militants, including a senior…
Somalia
Somali Opposition Condemns Mogadishu’s Forced Evictions and Arrests
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s main opposition coalition, the Somali Salvation Forum, on Tuesday condemned what it called unlawful arrests and forced evictions by…
Somalia
Somali Government Launches Assessment of Quranic Schools, Citing Poor Facilities, Oversight
Somalia launches nationwide census of Quranic schools amid concern over conditions MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs has begun…
