Somalia
Orphan’s killing highlights Somalia’s growing child abuse crisis
Somalia’s child-protection reckoning after a teenager’s killing — and a rare death sentence The killing of 14-year-old orphan Saabirin Saylaan in Galkayo…
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North-Africa
Yemen’s Houthis warn Israeli presence in North Western State of Somalia will be a military target
MOGADISHU — Yemen’s Houthi leader Abdel-Malik al-Houthi warned Monday that any Israeli presence in North Western State of Somalia would be treated…
Somalia
Somalia’s president meets regional leaders after Israel signals North Western State of Somalia recognition
MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud convened leaders from several federal member states and the Banadir regional administration on Sunday in…
Central-Africa
Central African Republic Elects as Touadera Seeks Re-election for Third Term
Central African Republic Election: President Touadera Seeks Third Term Amid Controversy Elections commenced in the Central African Republic (CAR) as President Faustin-Archange…
West-Africa
Guinea Casts Ballots in First Election Post-2021 Coup
Guinea’s Presidential Election: A Troubling Path Ahead As Guinea approaches its presidential election, the atmosphere is charged with uncertainty and concern. Incumbent…
East-Africa
Somalia denounces Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia, calling it a ‘naked invasion’
Somalia’s president has condemned Israel’s recognition of the breakaway region of North Western State of Somalia as a “naked invasion,” warning that…
West-Africa
Consequences and Future Ambiguity After U.S. Airstrikes in Nigeria
U.S. Airstrikes Target Islamic State-Aligned Camp in Nigeria On Christmas Day, U.S. airstrikes launched from MQ-9 Reaper drones targeted camps linked to…
Somalia
European Union Reaffirms Somalia’s Territorial Integrity After Israel Recognizes North Western State of Somalia
MOGADISHU — The European Union on Saturday said respecting Somalia’s unity, sovereignty and territorial integrity is “key to the peace and stability…
Somalia
Israel Becomes First Nation to Recognize North Western State of Somalia as an Independent State
Israel becomes first country to recognize North Western State of Somalia, pledges full diplomatic ties Move marks first formal recognition of the…
East-Africa
Israel’s Recognition of North Western State of Somalia: What Changes and What’s Next for Somalia
Israel recognizes North Western State of Somalia, setting up diplomatic ties and testing Horn of Africa alignments Israel has become the first…
Somalia
Israel’s Netanyahu Recognizes North Western State of Somalia as an Independent State
Israel on Friday formally recognized North Western State of Somalia as an independent and sovereign state, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced, in…
