Somalia
At least 10 injured as Baidoa, Somalia security forces clash with armed group
BAIDOA, Somalia — At least 10 people were wounded after two days of heavy fighting between Southwest state security forces and armed…
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Central-Africa
Erdogan and Saudi Crown Prince Back Somalia’s Unity, Address Regional Challenges
RIYADH — Türkiye and Saudi Arabia reaffirmed support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity during President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s one-day visit to…
Southern-Africa
South Africa’s Democratic Alliance leader will not seek re-election
John Steenhuisen, the leader of South Africa’s Democratic Alliance since 2019, has stepped aside from the party’s leadership race and will devote…
West-Africa
Deadly Assault on Nigerian Villages Claims Dozens of Lives
Tragedy Strikes in Nigeria: Death Toll Surges in Village Attacks In a brutal assault that has sent shockwaves across Nigeria, armed attackers…
Somalia
Somali singer Farhiya Fiska alleges husband assaulted her as case moves to court
Somali star Farhiya Fiska alleges domestic assault in Hargeisa; husband released on bail HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — Prominent Somali…
North-Africa
Egypt and Turkey reject North Western State of Somalia statehood, reaffirm support for Somalia’s unity
CAIRO — Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday reaffirmed support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial…
Somalia
War and Drought in Puntland State Worsen Hardship for Displaced Families in Bari
In the harsh light of midday in Hariro, a settlement carved into the rock and dust of Somalia’s Bari region, Mahado Cilmi…
Somalia
Somalia’s Conflict: A Family Feud in a Homogeneous Nation Lacking Peace
Analysis: How Somalia’s “family feud” shows sameness alone can’t secure peace Somalia appears, on paper, like a country built for cohesion. Nearly…
West-Africa
U.S. Military Verifies Dispatch of ‘Small Unit’ to Nigeria
U.S. Deploys Troops to Nigeria for Counter-Terrorism Efforts The U.S. Command Africa (AFRICOM) commander, General Dagvin Anderson, has announced the deployment of…
West-Africa
Kotoka International Airport in Ghana to Undergo Name Change
The government of Ghana has taken a significant step in redefining the identity of one of its most notable transport hubs. The…
Somalia
Somalia’s New Army Chief Takes Command in Mogadishu Handover
MOGADISHU — Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud formally assumed command of the Somali National Army on Wednesday in a handover ceremony at…
