East-Africa
Kenya ramps up khat exports as Ethiopia challenges Somalia market
Kenya Bets Big on Khat as Its Somalia Lifeline Frays In the cool highlands of Meru, where khat bushes cling to the…
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Somalia
Somali ambassador joins Türkiye’s Victory Day ceremonies in Ankara
On Türkiye’s Victory Day, Somalia’s envoy stands beside Ankara — and a century of lessons ANKARA — Under a late-summer sky, the…
East-Africa
Somalia’s defense minister, ambassador attend Somali officers’ graduation ceremony in Türkiye
On Turkey’s Victory Day, new Somali officers step forward in Ankara Under a late-summer sky in Ankara, the brass of military bands…
Somalia
Airstrikes pound al-Shabaab strongholds along the Galgadud–Middle Shabelle border in Somalia
Heavy Airstrikes Hit Al-Shabaab on Galgadud–Middle Shabelle Frontier, Casualties Unclear Powerful airstrikes pounded suspected Al-Shabaab positions late Friday along the border between…
North-Africa
Seven Israeli soldiers injured in Gaza City blast, IDF reports
Gaza City Braces for a New Offensive — and a New Test for the West On a sweltering August night in Gaza…
East-Africa
Somalia and Djibouti sign MoU to deepen bilateral political dialogue
Somalia and Djibouti set up regular political talks amid shifting Horn of Africa landscape Somalia and Djibouti signed a memorandum of understanding…
Central-Africa
Morocco crowned CHAN 2024 champions after 3-2 thriller against Madagascar
Morocco edges Madagascar 3-2 to clinch CHAN 2024 crown in Kasarani thriller Morocco became champions of Africa’s home-based talent once again, outlasting…
Somalia
Somalia’s president and prime minister back Northeast State leaders after Las Anod election
Somalia’s new Northeast State tests fragile federalism as favored candidates win amid interference claims In the sunbaked streets of Las Anod, the…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia police vow arrests, prosecutions after attack on Ethiopians in Hargeisa
North Western State of Somalia police warn against attacks on Ethiopian migrants after Hargeisa incident Hargeisa, North Western State of Somalia —…
East-Africa
Kenya’s Mandera governor alleges Jubaland forces seized school, displacing students
Kenyan Governor Demands Pullout of Jubaland Troops From Mandera, Citing Threat to Sovereignty NAIROBI — Tension along Kenya’s northeastern frontier flared Friday…
Somalia
Somali asylum seeker says Epping hotel protests are making residents feel unsafe
Court Ruling Keeps Epping Hotel’s Asylum Seekers Housed as Protests Flare and Fear Sets In A Court of Appeal decision allowing 138…
