Somalia
U.S. pauses military aid to Somalia’s elite Danab commandos, sources say
U.S. halts support for Somalia’s elite Danab commandos, raising alarm as AU forces prepare to leave MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United States…
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Somalia’s President Urges Climate Justice, Financing at African Climate Summit
Somalia’s plea in Addis Ababa: climate justice is not charity, it’s survival At a summit meant to elevate Africa’s voice on climate,…
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Trading North Western State of Somalia recognition for Palestinians’ forced displacement isn’t worth the cost
Analysis: North Western State of Somalia, Gaza, and a perilous recognition bargain In Hargeisa, where tea stalls hum with late-night talk and…
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Federal Authorities Indict Somali Brothers on Fraud and Money-Laundering Charges
How a U.S. child‑nutrition fraud stretched from Minnesota to Nairobi — and what it reveals about pandemic-era crimes The U.S. Department of…
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Ethiopia Accuses Arab League of Backing Egypt in Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam Dispute
Why Ethiopia’s rebuke of the Arab League matters beyond a diplomatic spat When Ethiopia’s ambassador to Somalia, Suleiman Dedefo, posted a withering…
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Buur Hakaba Airport Launches Operations in Somalia’s Southwest Despite Security Risks
New airstrip in Buur Hakaba offers hope — and a test of resilience — in Somalia’s restless south BUUR HAKABA, Somalia —…
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New Ebola Outbreak Reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Ebola Returns: A New Outbreak in the Heart of Congo As the world grapples with various health crises, a familiar shadow reemerges…
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Beijing’s Tightening Grip: Reassessing China’s High-Stakes Debt Strategy in Africa
Djibouti, Djibouti — A decade after China’s big-ticket infrastructure spree swept across Africa, the shine is fading. Railways, highways, and ports still…
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Somali President Touches Down in Addis Ababa Ahead of Africa Climate Summit
Somalia’s president brings a climate plea to Addis Ababa as Africa seeks a united front ADDIS ABABA — Somali President Hassan Sheikh…
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Puntland State dispatches forces to stop voter registration in Somalia’s Sool region
Breaking: Puntland State deploys troops to Sool to block voter registration as tensions spike What happened Puntland State authorities have deployed security…
East-Africa
Nuruddin Farah’s guiding compass, Tayeb Salih’s reflection, Ngũgĩ’s reclaimed language
Nuruddin Farah’s Honorary Degree Is Also a Map of Where African Letters Are Headed On a damp London morning, SOAS, University of…
