1+ hour, 29+ min ago   (250+ words) BAIDOA, Somalia — Civilians in parts of Somalia’s southwest state have staged protests over alleged airstrikes in areas near Baidoa, with some demonstrators burning the Turkish flag, according to reports and videos circulated on social media. The protesters expressed anger over…...

6+ hour, 34+ min ago   (251+ words) MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali lawmaker Kooshin has accused Somalia’s Minister of Family & Human Rights Development, Khadija Al Makhzoumi, of applying a double standard in responding to cases involving women in his constituency - Somaliland and southern Somalia. Speaking during a parliamentary session…...

21+ hour, 19+ min ago   (229+ words) DHUUSAMAREEB, Somalia — Galmudug President Ahmed Abdi Karie “Qoor Qoor” has praised Puntland for its cooperation with Galmudug, particularly in maintaining peace and security in the divided city of Galkayo. Qoor Qoor made the remarks on Friday during celebrations in Dhusamareb…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (765+ words) Moreover, Ethiopia has not yet had a constitution developed through broad national consensus among its diverse communities, making this one of the key reasons why a National Dialogue is necessary. Following the successful completion of the Seventh National General Election,…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (437+ words) A Massachusetts-based federal judge on Friday lifted her stay in a case brought by Somali holders of temporary protected status (TPS), clearing the way for the Trump administration to begin deporting them. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Allison Burroughs lifts…...

1+ day, 10+ hour ago   (214+ words) ADDIS ABABA — Ra’iisul Wasaaraha Itoobiya Abiy Ahmed ayaa sheegay in dalkiisa uu muddo dheer lahaa marin muhiim ah oo Badda Cas ah, balse uu markii dambe waayay sababo uu ku tilmaamay tabar-darro iyo dayacaad gudaha ah. Abiy ayaa sheegay in…...

2+ day, 19+ min ago   (309+ words) GAROWE, Soomaaliya — Puntland ayaa madaxweynihaha waqtigiisu dhamaadey ee Soomaaliya Xasan Sheekh Maxamuud ku eedeysay inuu wado qorshe ay sheegtay in lagu hurinayo colaad iyo lagu wiiqayo amniga Puntland. Bayaan ay Puntland soo saartay habeenkii Khamiista ayay ku sheegtay inay si…...

2+ day, 3+ hour ago   (335+ words) RIYADH — Saudi Arabia opposed Egypt’s inclusion in a new defence pact signed by Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan in Mecca, Middle East Eye (MEE) reported, citing three Saudi sources familiar with the discussions. The sources said Riyadh had become increasingly…...

2+ day, 29+ min ago   (299+ words) GAROWE, Somalia — Puntland state has accused the term-ended president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of pursuing what it described as an attempt to provoke conflict and undermine security in the Federal State. In a statement issued late Thursday, Puntland said it was…...

2+ day, 21+ hour ago   (237+ words) ADEN, Yemen — A member of Yemen’s Houthi political office, Mohammed al-Bukhaiti, has warned that the group would target any Israeli military or intelligence presence in Somalia and other areas near Yemen’s borders, Iranian media outlet Tasnim reported Wednesday. Al-Bukhaiti’s remarks…...