East-Africa
Jigjiga Police Arrest Suspect Over Secret-Video Blackmail of Somali Women
JIGJIGA, Ethiopia — Police in Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State have arrested a man accused of secretly recording Somali women and attempting to…
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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 Monday approved…
Somalia
Somalia Poised to Restart Somali Airlines After 30 Years Grounded
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia is preparing to relaunch Somali Airlines in the coming months, marking the national carrier’s first return to service…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia denies reports of talks with Somalia, accuses Mogadishu of interference
HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — North Western State of Somalia authorities on Sunday rejected claims from Somalia’s federal government that…
Somalia
Somalia Nears Defeat of Terrorism as Counterterrorism Efforts Gain Ground
Analysis: Somalia’s counterterrorism campaign shows gains—but the next phase will test staying power Somalia’s government says it is closer to defeating terrorism…
Somalia
Somalia’s President urges unified international support for state-building agenda
DOHA — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday presided over a high-level session on the sidelines of the Doha Forum, using…
North-Africa
Somali President Accepts Credentials of Eight Newly Appointed Ambassadors
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday accepted the credentials of eight newly appointed ambassadors, signaling renewed momentum in…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia lawmaker alleges security forces intentionally shot civilians in Borama
North Western State of Somalia MP accuses security forces of shooting civilians as Borama unrest leaves at least 10 dead At least…
Central-Africa
Central African Republic holds president,
The Central African Republic held presidential and legislative elections on Sunday for fear of violence after a campaign period marked by fighting…
West-Africa
Niger is going to the polls looking for the primary democratic transition
Voting began in Niger on Sunday in an election expected to lead to the West African nation’s first transfer of power between…
Somalia
Libyan rival sides exchange prisoners as part of UN-mediated ceasefire
Libya’s rival sides launched a UN-mediated exchange of prisoners, UN and Libyan officials said on Saturday, as part of a preliminary ceasefire…
