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Scattered by Aamna Mohdin review – the road to survival

A journalist’s exploration of her family’s chaotic journey from Somalia is startling in its intimacy and honesty

The Guardian - UK · Jun 12, 2024

Between witchcraft and terrorism: how social fears in coastal Kenya impact religious expression

Kenya’s coastal region has, since about 2011, grappled with terrorist attacks carried out by the Somalia-based Islamic terrorist organisation Al-Shabaab.

The Conversation · Jun 6, 2024

UN Security Council Welcomes New Members In General Assembly Vote

United Nations General Assembly elects Denmark, Greece, Pakistan, Panama, and Somalia to U.N. Security Council for two-year terms. Challenges and need for ...

Top News · Jun 6, 2024

Somalia Expels Ethiopia Ambassador Over 'Interference'

Somalia on Thursday ordered the expulsion of Ethiopia's ambassador and said it was recalling its own envoy to Addis Ababa, accusing its neighbour of "bluntly interfering" in its internal affairs.

International Business Times · Apr 4, 2024

Somalia expels Ethiopian ambassador amid Somaliland port deal dispute

Mogadishu also shuts down Addis Ababa’s consulates in Hargeisa, capital of the Somaliland, and Garowe in Puntland.

Al Jazeera · Apr 4, 2024

Indian Navy brings 9 pirates caught off Somalia to Mumbai, hands over to local police

All nine pirates involved in piracy were apprehended on Wednesday. Read further on Dynamite News:

Dynamite News · Apr 4, 2024

9 pirates caught off Somalia by Indian Navy brought to Mumbai, arrested by police

The Mumbai police arrested nine pirates who were brought to India on April 3, days after the Navy caught them for hijacking an Iranian fishing vessel with 23 Pakistani crew members on board off the Somalia coast

The Hindu · Apr 3, 2024

Somalia Parliament Approves Parts Of Election Overhaul Plan

Somalia's parliament on Saturday unanimously approved proposals to overhaul the country's electoral system to reintroduce universal suffrage, a plan that has been criticised by some leading politicians.

International Business Times · Mar 30, 2024

Deadly Explosion In Kenyan Hotel Kills Four, Injures Many

Recent attacks in northeastern Kenya by suspected al-Shabab militants raise security concerns near the Somalia border. Ongoing efforts to combat extremist ...

Top News · Mar 25, 2024

With Somalia naval deal, Turkey steers into strategic but volatile region

A naval agreement between Turkey and Somalia positions the Turkish navy in a strategically vital region, underlining Ankara's growing ambitions at sea. But analysts warn that the deal threatens to escalate tensions with Somalia's neighbour, Ethiopia.

Radio France Internationale · Mar 23, 2024