Somalia
Former President Sharif: Kismayo meeting aims to unite opposition, not form new government
MOGADISHU — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed said Friday that an opposition coalition conference planned in Kismayo will focus…
government
Somalia
Somali Government Launches Assessment of Quranic Schools, Citing Poor Facilities, Oversight
Somalia launches nationwide census of Quranic schools amid concern over conditions MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs…
World
Nigerian government rescues 100 kidnapped children, according to local reports
Nigeria’s government has secured the release of 100 schoolchildren abducted last month in Niger state, local media reported, marking a…
East-Africa
Jubbaland Declares Full Government Status, Renewing Challenge to Somalia’s Federal Rule
Jubbaland declares itself a “government,” deepening Somalia’s constitutional crisis Jubbaland on Sunday said it will operate as a government rather…
Somalia
United Nations Transfers Fortified Compound to Somalia’s Government Control
DHUSAMAREB, Somalia — The United Nations has handed over a fortified compound in Dhusamareb, the regional capital of Galmudug, to…
Somalia
Somali Government and Jubbaland Forces Kill 56 al-Shabaab Fighters in Major Lower Juba Operation
Somalia: Allied forces report 56 al-Shabaab killed in Lower Juba operation Jubbaland State forces, the Somali National Army and U.S.-trained…
Southern-Africa
South Africa’s Unity Government Unveils Its ‘Good News’ Budget Proposal
South Africa tightens its inflation anchor — a test of credibility for monetary and fiscal policy South Africa’s National Treasury…
World
Trump signs legislation to end longest-ever U.S. government shutdown
US government reopens after 43-day shutdown as Trump signs funding bill President Donald Trump signed legislation Wednesday to end the…
World
U.S. Senate Passes Bill to End Government Shutdown, Reopen Agencies
Senate ends longest US government shutdown with 60-40 vote, but many questions remain The US Senate on Monday approved a…
Somalia
Somalia’s first direct vote sparks controversy as federal government advances election timeline
Somalia’s planned leap to one-person, one-vote exposes fragile balance between hope and division MOGADISHU — Somalia’s long-simmering experiment with electoral…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Urges Unity and Government Reform at Cabinet Session
Somalia’s president presses for unity and service delivery as security gains remain fragile MOGADISHU — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud used…
