Somalia
Somalia’s first female officers graduate from Türkiye’s TURKSOM military academy
On a Mogadishu Parade Ground, a First for Somalia’s Future The sun was already high over Mogadishu when the cadets squared their…
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North-Africa
Somalis hold processions for Prophet Muhammad’s birthday despite militant threats
Somalia Brings the Prophet’s Birthday Back Into the Sun Streets of Mogadishu turn green and white Before dawn on Thursday, Mogadishu’s sea…
East-Africa
Somali Regional Police Detain Barred Presidential Candidate Mohamed Jabuutawi
Disqualified candidate arrested after fatal election clashes shake Somalia’s northeast LAS ANOD, Somalia — Security forces in Somalia’s northeast have arrested a…
Central-Africa
Somalia Improves in Global Peace Index, Still Ranks Near the Bottom
Somalia inches up the Global Peace Index — but the peace dividend remains out of reach In Mogadishu, markets open before sunrise,…
East-Africa
Somali health workers know WHO surgical safety checklist, adoption remains low
Analysis: In Mogadishu’s Operating Rooms, a Simple Checklist Meets a Tough Reality In a city where surgeons work under the hum of…
Central-Africa
Somalia implements tax reform to boost revenues, reduce foreign aid reliance
Somalia’s New Tax Law Is About More Than Money In a packed hall in Mogadishu this week, government officials and business leaders…
Somalia
Warwickshire Police reject Somalia comparison as Nuneaton crime statistics released
In Nuneaton, a Viral Claim Meets the Reality of a Town Finding Its Footing Nuneaton, the Warwickshire market town better known as…
Somalia
Somalia’s Lower Shabelle conflict forces hundreds into desperate hardship near Afgoye
Out in the Open: Somalia’s Displaced Families Wait for Help That Isn’t Coming At first light on the outskirts of Afgoye, the…
Somalia
Somali-American physician’s St. Cloud clinic treats 4,500 patients in first year
In central Minnesota, a Somali-American doctor builds a clinic that speaks the community’s language On a winter Saturday in St. Cloud, the…
West-Africa
Fatal Boat Capsize in Nigeria’s Niger State Claims Lives and Leaves Many Missing
The Tragedy on the Waters: Nigeria’s Ongoing Struggle with Boat Safety The serene waters of Nigeria’s rivers tell stories of life, commerce,…
East-Africa
Kenya cult compound death toll climbs to 34, 11 arrested
Kenya’s Coast Confronts Grisly Exhumations in Suspected Cult Killings, Stirring Painful Memories of Shakahola Kenyan authorities have uncovered dozens of bodies and…
