Court issues prison terms for two men convicted of spreading ISIS propaganda online from Europe. Puntland’s Military Court has sentenced Mohamed Yacqub Siyad and Ali Ahmed...
Special Rapporteur Irene Khan examines freedom of expression amid accusations of arrests, censorship, and restrictions. United Nations Special Rapporteur Irene Khan has begun a 10-day visit...
Hegseth outlines plans for border security, accountability, and defense overhauls in his first day at the Pentagon. New U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, a decorated veteran...
Guterres calls for withdrawal of Rwandan troops and halt to support for M23 rebels near Goma United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has made a direct appeal...
Clashes with M23 rebels near Goma intensify, claiming the lives of peacekeepers and foreign soldiers amid a worsening humanitarian crisis. Fighting in eastern Congo with the...
Guilty plea marks another chapter in the largest pandemic-related fraud case in U.S. history, with $250 million misappropriated from child nutrition programs. A Savage, Minnesota woman,...
High-ranking officials from Somalia and Somaliland attend celebrations in Ethiopia, highlighting cross-border engagement. Delegations from Somalia’s Federal Government and the self-declared independent region of Somaliland traveled...
As Trump’s second term begins, Keir Starmer’s government faces seismic challenges in maintaining U.S.-U.K. ties amid global uncertainty. As Donald Trump begins his second term as...
Kenya leads efforts to foster regional security and counter-terrorism collaboration in the Horn of Africa. President William Ruto has reiterated the importance of regional collaboration in...
Creative industries in East Africa invited to connect with Australia for joint arts and cultural projects in 2025. Australia is deepening its cultural ties with East...
WHO reports deadly viral disease in Tanzania, warns of potential spread amid limited surveillance in remote regions. The World Health Organization (WHO) has reported a suspected...
Somali community members in Los Angeles face health risks and economic losses as raging wildfires devastate the region. The catastrophic wildfires raging across Los Angeles have...
Opposition leaders criticize President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration for selling public lands, calling it unconstitutional and a betrayal of vulnerable communities. Opposition leaders in Somalia, including...
New projects aim to support 80,000 Somali households with sustainable livelihoods and financial stability over five years. The United States has announced a $28 million investment...
From desperation to despair: How a failed escape left 60 Somali migrants battling hunger, loss, and survival in the open sea. The harrowing journey of Somali...
Admiral Abdi Warsame Osman Maalin faces allegations as Somali government intensifies anti-corruption efforts. The Somali government’s decision to place Admiral Abdi Warsame Osman Maalin, the Commander...
Aiming to end chronic power shortages, Zimbabwe explores nuclear energy with Russian investment and IAEA guidance, sparking debates on cost, transparency, and safety. Zimbabwe has announced...
For more than half a century, the BBC Somali Service’s iconic theme tune has captivated listeners across Somalia and its diaspora with its authoritative rhythm. Yet,...
How a Somali-led football team in Birmingham is inspiring hope and winning hearts in grassroots football. In the heart of Birmingham’s diverse Smethwick neighborhood, a stormy...
Somalilanders have strongly condemned a recent attack in the Harshin area (Daawaley village) of Somalilanders, where security forces from the Somali region allegedly targeted local villagers,...
In a significant milestone for Ethiopia’s internal displacement crisis, the Somali Regional State has successfully relocated 524 households—comprising 2,570 individuals—from the overcrowded Qoloji Internally Displaced Persons...
Women in Somalia’s fisheries sector take center stage in a groundbreaking initiative addressing systemic challenges. A two-day workshop hosted by EUCAP Somalia and Somalia’s Ministry of...
Boxer and activist Ramla Ali teams up with Saudi Prince Faisal Al Saud to launch a production company spotlighting minority and female-driven narratives. British boxer and...
Rampant mining by Chinese firms devastates local communities and evades regulation, fueling discontent in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Democratic Republic of the Congo...
Once heralded as the largest private military company in the world, Wagner’s trajectory has dramatically shifted, particularly following the audacious mutiny led by its founder, Yevgeny...
Abu Mohammed al-Golani, born Ahmad Hussein al-Shara, is a prominent and controversial figure in the Syrian conflict, leading the militant group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS). HTS...
France stands at a political crossroads as Prime Minister Michel Barnier grapples with the challenge of passing a contentious social security budget. At the heart of...
As President-elect Donald Trump prepares for a potential return to the White House, speculation intensifies over the trajectory of U.S.-Africa relations. Tibor Nagy, former Assistant Secretary...
Ramsey Khalid Ismael, a controversial American live-streamer better known by his alias “Johnny Somali,” faces potential prison time in South Korea following charges of causing a...
Somalia’s federal government has established the Independent National Electoral and Boundary Commission, paving the way for the country’s first direct elections in more than 50 years....
The conclusion of COP29 in Azerbaijan marked a contentious milestone in global climate negotiations, as delegates from nearly 200 nations approved a $300 billion annual climate...
A former New York City police officer, Jason Rodriguez, has pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit wire fraud in connection with a foreign exchange investment fund...
In Sierra Leone, rice holds a cultural significance that borders on the sacred. It’s a staple so vital that meals without it are often dismissed as...
Dear President Irro, Congratulations on your recent election as the President of Somaliland! As you embark on this significant journey, I write to share my thoughts...
Huldah Momanyi Hiltsley has become the first Kenya-born immigrant elected to the Minnesota House of Representatives. Her achievement, celebrated on November 5, marks a significant milestone...
Duma Boko has been inaugurated as the new President of Botswana, marking a seismic shift in the nation’s political landscape. Boko’s victory ended over six decades...
The European Union (EU) and Kenya are deepening maritime collaboration in the western Indian Ocean through joint naval exercises designed to enhance regional security. In late...
The recent election of President Duma Boko in Botswana has sparked optimism in Somaliland, where leaders view his victory as an opportunity to strengthen ties with...
Africa’s port infrastructure has experienced significant growth, spurred by an estimated $15 billion in investments since 2005. These investments have allowed African ports to accommodate larger...
In a sophisticated and alarming cyberattack, hackers diverted more than $350,000 intended for a Somali solar energy company, underscoring critical vulnerabilities within the International Solar Alliance...
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