East-Africa
Somali President Meets Ethiopian Prime Minister for Talks in Addis Ababa
Somali president meets Ethiopia’s Abiy in Addis Ababa to bolster security, trade ties ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud…
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Villa Somalia’s contested, lopsided elections imperil Somalia’s stability and nation-building
Opinion | A Looming Disaster: Villa Somalia’s One-Sided Election Risks Unraveling Somalia’s Fragile State-Building Somalia’s promised “one person, one vote” has become…
East-Africa
Understanding the Relationship Between Somali Politicians and Society
Somalia’s politics is trapped in a loop. A generation of leaders has cycled through the same tactics, the same alliances and the…
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Somali political leaders convene behind closed doors for talks in Kismayo
Somali Political Leaders Hold Closed-Door Talks in Kismayo KISMAYO, Somalia — Senior Somali political figures held closed-door meetings Friday at the Jubaland…
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North Western State of Somalia reports 19 dead, 200+ injured amid Borama protests
North Western State of Somalia says 19 killed, 214 injured as Borama protests over Xeer Ciise turn deadly BORAMA, North Western State…
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Somalia’s new e-visa security flaw exposes thousands of applicants’ data
Somalia’s newly relaunched electronic visa portal contains a serious security flaw that could allow unauthorized parties to download large numbers of e-visas…
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Kenya’s border town Kiunga welcomes Somali refugees like family
KIUNGA, Kenya — On a sliver of Kenya’s northern coast, just 15 kilometers from the Somalia border and within sight of the…
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Trump Signs Order Reclassifying Marijuana, Easing Federal Research Limits
Trump signs order to fast-track marijuana to Schedule III, says move is not legalization Friday December 19, 2025 US President Donald Trump…
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Somalia’s Puntland State President Deni urges inclusive dialogue to prevent political turmoil
Puntland State’s Deni urges inclusive national dialogue, warns of political instability in Somalia KISMAYO, Somalia — Puntland State State of Somalia President…
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North Western State of Somalia Reports 19 Deaths, 200-Plus Injuries During Protests in Borama
BORAMA, North Western State of Somalia — Nineteen people were killed and 214 injured in clashes between security forces and demonstrators during…
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Swedish Radio Investigates Foreign Aid Linked to Somali Prime Minister’s Office
Swedish aid to Somalia faces scrutiny: What the Ekot investigation reveals—and what we still don’t know Swedish public radio’s flagship news division,…
