East-Africa
Rising ISIS Threat to U.S. Homeland Spurs AFRICOM Airstrikes in Somalia
The United States has sharply escalated airstrikes and partner operations in Somalia, pushing the fight against the Islamic State group and al-Shabab…
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East-Africa
Yemen accuses Eritrea, Puntland State of abusing fishermen in Red Sea, Gulf of Aden
Mogadishu — Yemen’s Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Water Resources has accused Eritrean forces and Somalia’s Puntland State administration of deadly attacks,…
Somalia
Somali National University Warns Against Illegal Demolition of Mogadishu Property
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali National University has accused authorities of illegally demolishing parts of its land in Mogadishu’s Hodan district and says…
Somalia
Mogadishu court lifts arrest warrant for Jubbaland leader ahead of talks
Somalia court lifts arrest warrant for Jubbaland leader Ahmed Madobe, clearing path to Mogadishu talks MOGADISHU — A court in Mogadishu has…
Somalia
Somalia replaces army chief ahead of new al-Shabab offensive
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia replaced its army chief on Thursday as the government prepares a new phase of operations against al-Shabab in…
Sports
Cunha’s winner for Manchester United vs Arsenal leaves Premier League title race wide open
Premier League: Cunha’s late stunner lifts Manchester United over Arsenal 3-2, jolting title race Matheus Cunha smashed the Premier League title race…
Somalia
Mogadishu Protesters, Clerics Condemn Israel’s Recognition of North Western State of Somalia
MOGADISHU — Somali religious scholars led thousands of demonstrators in Mogadishu on Wednesday to protest Israel’s recognition of North Western State of…
Somalia
Somalia Graduates Gorgor Special Forces to Bolster Fight Against al-Shabab
Somalia graduates new Gorgor Special Forces at TURKSOM as push against al-Shabab builds MOGADISHU — Somalia on Thursday graduated new units of…
Somalia
Somali Army Kills 29 Al‑Shabaab Militants in Counterterror Operation
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Ministry of Defence said Thursday that national forces, working alongside international partners, killed 29 al-Shabaab militants in an operation…
Somalia
U.S. Africa Command Launches Airstrikes on Al‑Shabaab in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle
MOGADISHU — U.S. Africa Command carried out airstrikes targeting al-Shabaab militants in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region on Dec. 18, following clashes sparked…
Somalia
Somali Universities Warn Against Using Schools as Election Polling Stations
Somali university group warns against using schools as polling stations Union cites student safety, disruption to learning and political neutrality as key…
