Somalia
Somali Forces Seize Nine Hiiraan Villages as al-Shabab Withdraws
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali government forces captured nine villages from al-Shabab in western Hiiraan after militants withdrew ahead of a planned military…
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East-Africa
Borama unrest worsens North Western State of Somalia crisis as army probes alleged foreign gunmen
North Western State of Somalia on edge as rival elders mobilize after Borama killings; military probes claims of foreign snipers HARGEISA, North…
Somalia
Raids, fraud probes and Trump rhetoric heighten fears in Minnesota’s Somali community
ICE raids and Trump’s rhetoric rattle Minnesota’s Somali community MINNEAPOLIS — Federal immigration raids, high-profile fraud prosecutions and escalating rhetoric from former…
East-Africa
Jubbaland Declares Full Government Status, Renewing Challenge to Somalia’s Federal Rule
Jubbaland declares itself a “government,” deepening Somalia’s constitutional crisis Jubbaland on Sunday said it will operate as a government rather than a…
North-Africa
Tragic Loss: 43 Children Among 79 Killed in Sudanese Paramilitary Clash
Tragic Drone Strike in Sudan’s South Kordofan A devastating drone attack in Kalogi, South Kordofan, Sudan, has claimed the lives of dozens…
Somalia
Somalia Nears Defeat of Terrorism as Counterterrorism Efforts Gain Ground
Analysis: Somalia’s counterterrorism campaign shows gains—but the next phase will test staying power Somalia’s government says it is closer to defeating terrorism…
West-Africa
Benin Reports Successful Prevention of Military Coup Attempt
Benin Thwarts Coup Attempt Amid Regional Instability Benin’s government has announced the successful prevention of a coup attempt led by a faction…
Somalia
Somalia’s President urges unified international support for state-building agenda
DOHA — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday presided over a high-level session on the sidelines of the Doha Forum, using…
East-Africa
Duale Backs Kenya-US Partnership to Strengthen Healthcare Services
Kenya and the United States advanced a new partnership framework to support Universal Health Coverage after Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale held…
West-Africa
Military Ousts Patrice Talon from Office in Benin
Benin Military Ousts President Talon in Sudden Coup In a shocking turn of events, the government of Benin was upended early Sunday…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia Information Minister Quits Following Deadly Unrest at Xeer Ciise Ceremony
HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — Information Minister Ahmed Yasin Sheikh Ali Ayaanle resigned late Saturday, saying he was tasked with…
