East-Africa
U.S. Visa Lottery–Winning Rickshaw Driver Fatally Shot in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A rickshaw operator was shot dead late Sunday in Mogadishu’s Dayniile district by an armed man believed to be…
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Somali Opposition Summit Kicks Off in Mogadishu as Tensions Persist
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A major opposition meeting opened Tuesday night in the capital as political tensions over Somalia’s electoral process intensified, with…
East-Africa
Somalia, AU Mission and UN Seek Urgent Funding for Security Forces
Somalia, AU and UN issue urgent donor appeal to sustain Somali Security Forces support MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government, the African Union…
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North Western State of Somalia President Expects Oil Drilling to Start by 2027
Monday December 15, 2025 HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — Drilling for crude oil in North Western State of Somalia is…
East-Africa
Somali TikTok Influencer Deported From U.S. Returns to Mogadishu Amid al-Shabab Threats
Somali influencer deported from U.S. returns to Mogadishu under threat, stoking migrant fears MOGADISHU, Somalia — A Somali social media influencer with…
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Somali Minnesotans develop rights toolkit as federal immigration raids escalate
Monday December 15, 2025 Federal agents with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, including Homeland Security Investigations officers, stand outside a restaurant during…
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Somali Businessman Buys Land for Displaced Families After BBC Report
‘A door opened’: Somali businessman helps displaced families secure land near Afgooye MOGADISHU, Somalia — A Somali businessman has stepped in to…
East-Africa
Somalia participates in African Union security and defense talks in Addis Ababa
Somalia signals deeper AU security role at Addis Ababa defense summit ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Somalia joined African Union defense and security…
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Video Shows Ukrainian UN Helicopter Pilot Held by Al‑Shabaab Since 2024
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Al-Shabaab insurgents have released a new video showing Oleynik Aleksandr, a Ukrainian national and helicopter pilot held by the…
Somalia
Somali Soldier Fatally Shoots Auto‑Rickshaw Driver in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A man believed to be a Somali National Army soldier shot and killed a rickshaw operator in Mogadishu’s Dayniile…
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Several registered political parties deny being listed as Banadir election candidates
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Several Somali political organizations have rejected the National Electoral Commission’s announcement that 20 groups are registered for the December…
