Somalia
Somalia’s New Army Chief Takes Command in Mogadishu Handover
MOGADISHU — Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud formally assumed command of the Somali National Army on Wednesday in a handover…
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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…
Somalia
Somali Authorities Say Senior al‑Shabaab Finance Chief Killed in Lower Shabelle
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency said Tuesday it killed a senior al-Shabaab commander in an airstrike on…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe’s Opposition Chief Nelson Chamisa Stages Political Comeback
Nelson Chamisa, the former leader of the Citizens Coalition for Change, has announced his return to frontline politics in Zimbabwe,…
World
FBI Chief Says Canadian Ex-Olympian, Alleged Drug Kingpin, Arrested
A Canadian former Olympic snowboarder accused of leading a major drug operation has been arrested in Mexico and is being…
Somalia
Somalia Defense Chief Vows Tough Response to Any Sovereignty Threats
DOHA, Qatar — Somalia’s defense minister vowed a firm response to any threats against the country’s sovereignty, saying Mogadishu will…
East-Africa
Ethiopia’s intelligence chief pays surprise visit to Somalia amid regional tensions
Ethiopian intelligence chief makes unannounced visit to Somalia amid fallout from Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia MOGADISHU,…
Somalia
Ethiopia’s intelligence chief visits Mogadishu unexpectedly amid rising regional tensions
Ethiopian intelligence chief makes surprise visit to Mogadishu amid regional tensions MOGADISHU, Somalia — Ethiopia’s intelligence chief arrived in the…
Somalia
Saudi-led coalition claims Yemen’s STC chief al-Zubaidi escaped Yemen via North Western State of Somalia to UAE
Saudi-led coalition says STC chief al-Zubaidi fled Yemen via North Western State of Somalia to UAE, skipping Riyadh talks ADEN,…
Somalia
Somalia’s Laftagareen meets Turkish military academy chief to expand security training
BAIDOA, Somalia — South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen met Tuesday with a Turkish military delegation led by…
Somalia
Puntland State Police Chief: Over 100 ISIS Bases Destroyed in Cal-Miskaad Mountains
MOGADISHU — Puntland State security forces have destroyed more than 100 Islamic State (ISIS) bases in the Cal-Miskaad mountains during…
