Somalia
Puntland State bolsters Al-Miskaad front as forces hunt remaining ISIS militants
Puntland State deploys new forces to Al-Miskaad as campaign against ISIS-Somalia enters ‘closing phase’ BOSASO, Somalia — Tuesday, Dec. 9,…
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World
Lithuania Declares State of Emergency Citing Weather Balloon Threats
Lithuania declares state of emergency over Belarus-linked ‘smuggler balloons’ disrupting airspace VILNIUS, Lithuania — Lithuania’s government on Monday declared a…
East-Africa
Islamic State leader Abdulqadir Mumin hunted in Somalia; British wife says he abandoned family
Mogadishu — Somali and U.S. forces are intensifying a joint campaign in northeastern Somalia to capture Abdulqadir Mumin, whom U.S.…
East-Africa
U.S. airstrikes in Somalia hit record 109 after Puntland State, Jubaland strikes
Mogadishu — U.S. Africa Command carried out seven new airstrikes in Somalia between Nov. 26 and Dec. 3, pushing this…
Somalia
Puntland State sends reinforcements to Al-Miskaad Mountains as anti-ISIS campaign nears endgame
Puntland State deploys fresh troops to Al-Miskaad mountains as anti-ISIS offensive enters final phase BOSASO, Somalia — Puntland State has…
East-Africa
Puntland State President condemns Borama crackdown, urges talks instead of force
GAROWE, Somalia — Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni has offered condolences to families of those killed in days of…
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…
East-Africa
Borama unrest worsens North Western State of Somalia crisis as army probes alleged foreign gunmen
North Western State of Somalia on edge as rival elders mobilize after Borama killings; military probes claims of foreign snipers…
World
Troops seize state broadcaster amid attempted coup in Benin
Benin’s government said its armed forces had foiled an attempted coup Sunday after a small group of soldiers briefly seized…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia Information Minister Quits Following Deadly Unrest at Xeer Ciise Ceremony
HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — Information Minister Ahmed Yasin Sheikh Ali Ayaanle resigned late Saturday, saying he was…
Somalia
Somalia maintains direct talks with North Western State of Somalia as political settlement push continues
Somalia says it maintains direct contacts with North Western State of Somalia, seeks political solution amid rising Horn of Africa…
