Somalia
ISIS militants trapped in Puntland State as security operation reaches final phase
BOSASO, Somalia — At least five Islamic State militants were killed in U.S.-supported airstrikes in northern Somalia’s Puntland State region,…
Somalia
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Somalia
Minnesota leaders dispute Trump claim ending Somali Temporary Protected Status as community seeks clarity
MINNEAPOLIS (AX) — Minnesota officials, immigration attorneys and Somali American leaders urged calm Monday and denounced “dangerous misinformation” after former…
Somalia
Puntland State Court Issues Death Sentence to Woman for Killing 14-Year-Old Sabiriin Saylaan
GALKAYO, Somalia — A Puntland State court on Monday sentenced Hodan Mohamud Diiriye to death for the murder of 14-year-old…
Somalia
Ethiopian Forces Cross Into Kenya Near Moyale, Spur Two-Hour Armed Standoff
MOYALE, Kenya — Ethiopian military personnel crossed into Kenyan territory near Moyale on Saturday, advancing roughly 1 kilometer from the…
Somalia
From Mogadishu Classrooms to Global Academia: A Ten-Year Teaching Journey
Somali Teacher’s Day is a moment to honor lecturers whose reach stretches far beyond classrooms — educators who guide, inspire…
East-Africa
Somalia’s Puntland State Arrests Senior Immigration Official Accused of Aiding Youth Smuggling Rings
Puntland State arrests senior immigration official in Garowe over alleged youth-smuggling passports Garowe, Somalia — Puntland State security forces on…
Somalia
Somalia airstrikes in Puntland State kill ISIS fighters amid renewed campaign
BOSASO, Somalia — Puntland State’s counterterrorism forces say an airstrike carried out with international partners killed at least five fighters…
Somalia
Ilhan Omar addresses Trump effort to end TPS for Somali immigrants
MINNEAPOLIS, Nov. 22 — Rep. Ilhan Omar on Friday responded to President Donald Trump’s move to end Temporary Protected Status…
Somalia
Africa’s First G-20 Summit Kicks Off With Ambitious Plans
G-20 Summit in South Africa: Bridging Global Inequality The first-ever Group of 20 summit in Africa has commenced in South…
Somalia
Somali forces free More than 30 hostages in surgical raids on Al-Shabaab strongholds
AFGOYE, Somalia — The Somali National Army rescued more than 30 civilians from Al-Shabaab detention sites during a targeted operation…
Somalia
Somalia’s opposition denounces alleged displacement, killings, and arrests in Mogadishu
Mogadishu opposition condemns alleged looting, forced displacement in Yaqshiid, cites killing and detentions MOGADISHU — The Somali Salvation Forum, a…
