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Locust plague: Millions at risk of famine
The threat of a billion locusts sweeping across East Africa and South Asia feeding on farms and fields prompts urgent warnings.
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Al-Shabab fighters seize central Somali town, displacing thousands
Fighters of the al-Qaeda-linked group captured the town of Tardo in the central Hiiran region.
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US aid cuts leave Somali children at risk as malnutrition and disease surge
US aid cuts worsen Somalia’s crisis, leaving children vulnerable and health workers fearing disease spread.
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At least three killed after AU military helicopter crashes in Somalia's Mogadishu airport
The exact number of casualties remains unclear. Three surviving passengers have been taken to hospital for treatment, according to the African Union mission in Somalia.
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Somalis call Trump's travel ban discriminatory
Somalia is among seven African countries whose nationals are prohibited from traveling to the US effective Monday June, 9
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Trump travel ban: US President bans nationals from 12 countries, citing security concerns
President Trump has signed a travel ban targeting 12 countries, citing national security concerns and the recent Colorado attack. The ban restricts travel from several countries, sparking debate and controversy.
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Trump Outrages World With Unprecedented Travel Ban | 'Racist, Downright Cruel'
U.S. President Donald Trump in his executive order has banned citizens from 12 nations from entering the United States, triggering outrage among targeted countries and rights bodies. Venezuela, a targeted country, called the Trump...
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Somali families devastated as child hunger worsens amid aid cuts
The closures of feeding centers, the layoffs of health workers, and the absence of critical supplies have left families like Ma’ow’s without options—and children like Maka’il without a second chance.
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Kenyan court finds two men guilty of facilitating 2019 hotel terrorist attack
Two men have been found guilty of sending money and faking IDs for al-Shabaab terrorists, who attacked a luxury hotel complex in Nairobi in 2019, leaving 21 people dead. The men are expected to be sentenced next month.
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Terrorism and instability: "critical moment" for Somalia, says rapporteur
Somalia has long been struggling in the fight against terrorist groups on its territory, among which the most prominent is al-Shabaab. The Special Rapporteur on Counterterrorism and Human Rights visited the country from 10 to 20 May in...
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Somalia celebrates the International Day for Women in Maritime
Somali officials announced the launch of a new initiative to empower women in the maritime sector.
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At least seven killed by overnight floods in Mogadishu
At least seven people have died in devastating overnight floods in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu
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Somali president focuses on reforms, not re-election for now
Since reassuming office in May 2022, President Mohamud has highlighted significant improvements in Mogadishu's security landscape, noting a reduction in Al-Shabaab attacks
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Uncertainty as US alters emergency food aid strategies in Somalia
Humanitarian organizations and food aid recipients in Somalia expressed concerns and uncertainty on Teusday.
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Trump's postwar plan for Gaza sparks debate in Israel
Reports suggest that Sudan, Somalia, and Somaliland are being considered for a resettlement plan for Gazans as part of Trump’s Israel-Hamas postwar strategy. However, Sudan has rejected US overtures regarding Palestine.
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Somalia Hotel Attack: Al-Shabab siege ends, seven dead
Somali security forces have ended a 24-hour siege by al-Shabab fighters who stormed a popular hotel in the central city of Beledweyne. 7 people have reportedly died in the attack.
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Ethiopia & Somalia in efforts to mend fragile ties
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed met with Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud in Mogadishu as their nations attempt to mend relations strained by Ethiopia's deal for sea access with Somaliland, a breakaway republic Somalia...
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Economic toll of U.S. foreign aid freeze
A suspension of U.S. foreign aid, including cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development, could have a severe economic impact on the world’s poorest nations. According to the Center for Global Development, a one-year halt in...
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Divisions, Disfunction in Regional Blocs Rocked 2024
2024 proved to be a tumultuous year for regional blocs like ECOWAS, SADC, the newly formed SAHEL alliance and African Union that are battling division and accusations of being disfunctional.
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Elections Were A Test For Democracy, Institutional Capacity
22 Elections were held in African countries, spanning Presidential, legislative, and local levels. These elections showcased a mixture of continuity, change, and the complexities of governance in the region. Watch in for more details!
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Somaliland election: Voters in breakaway region choosing next president
People in the breakaway region of Somaliland have voted in polls to choose their next leader.
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Oil Tanker Captain Recounts Houthi Missile Attack
On the evening of January 26, Captain Avhilash Rawat had just finished dinner when an anti-ship ballistic missile smashed into his oil tanker, the Marlin Luanda, off the coast of Yemen. 10 months later he still has vivid memories of the...
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Oxfam activists wearing 'big heads' of G7 leaders
Oxfam activists wearing 'big heads' of G7 leaders during a demonstration in Trafalgar Square, London, highlighting their lack of action to tackle the East Africa hunger crisis ahead of the start of the G7 summit in Japan. Interview with...
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Cloth and clothing store
Cloth and clothing store on August 01, 2011 in Dadaab, Kenya (Footage by Getty Images)