Somalia
Upper House Asked to Summon Security Ministers Over Drone Attacks
Mogadishu (AX) — Senator Farhan Ali Hussein has urged Somalia’s Upper House to summon the ministers of Defense and Internal Security over…
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East-Africa
Two Women Arrested at JKIA Over Alleged Gold Smuggling Attempt to Dubai
Nairobi (AX) — Two women were arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport after detectives allegedly discovered 658 grams of suspected gold hidden…
West-Africa
Gedo residents protest federal government after drone attack on Gen. Shub’s residence
Doloow (AX) — Anger over a reported drone strike on the home of former Somali Correctional Service commander Gen. Mahad Abdirahman Shub…
Somalia
Former Somali presidents condemn drone strike targeting ex-prison commander in Dolow district
Mogadishu (AX) — A reported drone strike on the Doolow residence of former Somali Correctional Service commander Gen. Mahad Abdirahman Shub has…
East-Africa
AU Welcomes Somalia’s Ratification of African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement
Addis Ababa (AX) — Somalia’s ratification of the agreement creating the African Continental Free Trade Area marks a significant move toward fuller…
Somalia
Somali Opposition Coalition Calls for Independent Probe Into Drone Attack on Gen. Mahad’s Residence
Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali Future Council has demanded an independent inquiry after a reported drone strike on the Doolow residence of…
Somalia
Kismayo to Hold Public Protest Over Drone Attack on Former Somali Prison Commander
Kismayo (AX) — Residents of Kismayo are set to gather at Waamo Stadium on Sunday after local authorities announced a public demonstration…
North-Africa
Cairo Pursues Swift Release of Egyptian Sailors Detained Off Somalia
Egypt is intensifying diplomatic efforts to secure the release of sailors detained aboard a vessel off Somalia, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs,…
East-Africa
Garissa Steps Up Efforts to Combat FGM and Reduce School Dropouts
Iftin East location Chief Dekow Ahmed speaking. /STEPHEN ASTARIKO Residents in Garissa are being reached through a new community campaign aimed at…
Somalia
Fighting Erupts in Southwestern Somalia Between Government Forces and Militias
Heavy gunfire sent civilians fleeing on the outskirts of Somalia’s southwestern city of Baidoa early Thursday as government forces battled militias in…
Somalia
Jubaland Opposes Federal Bill to Establish Somali Ulema Council
Kismayo (AX) — Jubaland has rejected a federal proposal to create a Somali Ulema Council, arguing that the bill encroaches on the…
