East-Africa
Somalia’s Tactical Approach to Balancing Ethiopian Power in the Horn of Africa
The diplomatic climate between Somalia and Ethiopia has turned icy since early 2024. This fracas, largely driven by each nation’s jostling for…
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11 Somali Troops Perish in Confrontation with al-Shabab Fighters
In the intense tapestry of Somalia’s ongoing struggle against al-Shabab, recent clashes have painted a stark picture of both victories and the…
Somalia
A Call for Help from Somalia’s Climate-Stricken Communities
By Abdalle Mumin As the world fixates on Baku, Azerbaijan for COP29, we’re grappling with an ever-worsening climate crisis. This isn’t just…
Somalia
Somalia: IPI Calls for Comprehensive Probe into the Murder of Journalist Amun Abdullahi Mohamed
The IPI Global Network stands firm in its denunciation of the tragic killing of Amun Abdullahi Mohamed, a respected Somali-Swedish journalist, on…
Somalia
SJS Urges NISA to Withdraw Officers and Halt Intimidations that Drove Himilo Somali TV Editor into Hiding
In the bustling city of Mogadishu, a storm brews over the press’s freedom, stirring deep concerns within the journalist community. The Somali…
East-Africa
Somalia’s Drive for Direct Elections Widens Divide with Regional States
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia is on the cusp of a historic milestone. Preparing for its first direct elections in over half a…
Somalia
Somalia Announces Return of Citizens Convicted in Germany
FILE – At a government assembly in Mogadishu, Somali Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Omar Ali Balcad voices significant national subjects. In a…
Somalia
NISA Eliminates 19 al-Shabaab Combatants in Middle Shabelle Region
Mogadishu (AX) — In an audacious offensive, Somalia’s National Security and Intelligence Agency (NISA) unleashed a blistering assault against al-Shabaab, taking down…
Somalia
Conveying Culture: A Somali-Minnesotan’s Mission to Safeguard Language through Tales and Tunes
Marian Hassan, a passionate educator, has dedicated her career to teaching Minnesotans about the Somali language and capturing oral histories from elderly…
Somalia
U.S. Acknowledges MQ-1C Drone Incident in Somalia, Clarifying Misunderstandings Surrounding Turkish TB2
Mogadishu (AX) — On Friday, the U.S. Africa Command, or AFRICOM if you’re in the know, set the record straight about a…
East-Africa
Somalia’s U-17 Team Prepares to Defend CECAFA Title Amid Financial Hurdles
Somalia’s U-17 football squad squared off against Algeria in a crucial Africa Cup of Nations match, their performance a testament to their…
