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Air raid on Sudan school and hospital kills 79 amid escalating conflict
NAIROBI — At least 79 people, including 43 children, were killed when a drone strike hit a school, a hospital and nearby…
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North Western State of Somalia President Cancels Xeer Ciise Book Launch After Deadly Borama Protests
Saturday December 6, 2025 Borama, North Western State of Somalia — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on…
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Somalia’s President Arrives in Doha for High-Level Talks at Doha Forum
DOHA, Qatar — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Doha on Friday to attend the Doha Forum, a global platform that…
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North Western State of Somalia President Irro Appeals for Calm After Deadly Boorama Unrest
HARGEISA, Somalia — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, widely known as Irro, appealed for calm Friday after two…
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Trump’s ‘garbage’ remark sparks disappointment and backlash across Somalia
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa — After vowing this week to cut down on immigration from “third world countries” in response to the deadly…
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North Western State of Somalia lawmaker alleges security forces intentionally shot civilians in Borama
North Western State of Somalia MP accuses security forces of shooting civilians as Borama unrest leaves at least 10 dead At least…
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Trump deepens anti-immigrant rhetoric, calling people from Somalia ‘garbage’
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump repeatedly called Somali immigrants in the United States “garbage” during a televised Cabinet meeting, sharpening years of…
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Unrest Erupts in Eastern Congo Leading Up to Upcoming Elections
Fresh Clashes Erupt Between M23 Rebels and Congolese Troops Intense fighting has broken out once again in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo…
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North Western State of Somalia Police Urge Calm After Deadly Borama Protests Over Xeer Ciise Book Launch
Two killed as Borama protests over Xeer Ciise commemoration turn deadly North Western State of Somalia police urge calm after Saylac book…
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US Lawmakers Denounce Trump’s Somali American Remarks as Xenophobic, Unacceptable
Democrats condemn Trump’s remarks about Somali Americans as ‘xenophobic,’ warn rhetoric aids extremists Senior Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday condemned President Donald Trump’s…
Somalia
Somalia’s Aid Lifeline: Billions Spent, Sparse Progress as Trust Erodes
Somalia’s Cash Pipeline: Billions in Aid, Little Change at Home as Trust Deficit Deepens MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia sits at the center…
