Somalia
Somalia troops and armed opposition clash in heavy Baidoa fighting as civilian toll rises
Fresh fighting in the city could compound a dire humanitarian crisis in the area. Baidoa hosts hundreds of thousands of displaced people; one in four children at refugee sites is malnourished.
Erdogan’s rivalry with Israel has a new front: Africa - opinion
Merchant ship hijacked off Yemen now held by Somali pirates, residents say
Horn of Africa growing increasingly important in Middle East power plays - analysis
Israel recognized Somaliland – African nations like Ethiopia, Kenya should be next - opinion
Israel recognized Somaliland after decades of patience and Africa can no longer afford to look away.
Somaliland’s democracy deserves recognition, and Israel is right to lead - opinion
In a region of chaos, Somaliland has built a functioning democracy, but it doesn't get the international recognition it deserves.
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland a strategic earthquake - opinion
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland isn’t symbolic; it’s a strategic play reshaping power from the Red Sea to the Mediterranean whilst challenging Islamist influence.
Israel makes high-stakes moral, strategic gamble on Somaliland - opinion
Israel’s recognition of Somaliland breaks a taboo, rewards statehood, and secures strategic gains around the Red Sea crossroads.
Justice Dept. sentences al-Shabaab terrorist for planning 9/11-inspired plane hijacking, crash plot
A Kenyan al-Shabaab operative was sentenced to two life terms after plotting a 9/11-style aircraft attack on US soil, including training as a pilot to hijack a commercial plane.
Israeli presence in Somaliland will be considered a 'military target,' Houthi leader warns
The Houthis’ leader also accused Israel of aiming for the “further disintegration and fragmentation of other countries,” and demanded that all of Yemen act against Israel.
Israel’s recognition highlights Somaliland’s entrapment in the world’s colonial past - analysis
The lack of willingness of countries to recognize Somaliland is solely due to the legacy of colonialism and how colonial decisions transformed into international law.
Somalia, Egypt, Turkey and Djibouti condemn Israel's recognition of Somaliland
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu officially recognized Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state on Friday.
Somalis arrested in Minneapolis immigration operation, federal officials say
Also on Thursday, federal officials said they had arrested dozens of people in New Orleans, another Democratic-run city.
Minnesota leaders push back as Trump targets Somali community
Minnesota leaders push back after Trump escalates attacks on the state’s Somali community.
