World
Hong Kong court convicts Jimmy Lai on national security charges
HONG KONG — Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was found guilty Monday on two counts of foreign collusion and one…
National
Somalia
Somalia’s Opposition Coalition Announces Major Summit on National Elections
KISMAYO, Somalia — Somalia’s main opposition coalition will fully participate in a high-stakes conference on national elections set for Kismayo,…
Somalia
Somalia Enacts Law Creating an Independent National Human Rights Commission
Thursday December 11, 2025 MOGADISHU (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has signed into law the establishment of the…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Signs Law Establishing Independent National Human Rights Commission
Somalia establishes Independent National Human Rights Commission as president signs law MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday…
Somalia
Somali Parliament backs stricter oversight of accounting industry in 140-1 vote
Somali lawmakers pass amendments to Accountants Bill to tighten financial oversight MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s House of the People on…
Somalia
Ethiopia doubles down on maritime access drive, calling it a national imperative
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia has renewed its push for sea access, calling it a national necessity tied to regional…
Somalia
NIRA Extends Free National ID Registration Deadline to January 31, 2026
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has extended the free period for obtaining the National…
Somalia
Somalia’s National ID Conference Signals Next Stage of Digital Transformation
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s push toward a unified, secure and inclusive digital identity gathered fresh momentum as government leaders, development partners…
World
What investigators have revealed about the National Guard shooting suspect
An Afghan national who worked alongside U.S. forces in Afghanistan is the man suspected of shooting two National Guard soldiers…
Somalia
Somali President Sparks Outrage by Saying Al-Shabaab Can Apply for National IDs
MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is facing backlash after saying members of the al-Shabab extremist group can apply…
Editorial
Somalia’s National Identification Authority Faces Constitutional, Operational, and Legitimacy Hurdles
Somalia’s push to operationalize a National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has ignited a debate that reaches far beyond technical…
