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23 Somali nationals killed after two boats capsized off Italian coast
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 21, 2025

Somalia’s ambassador to Italy, Ibrahim Omar Shegow, said that the incident highlights the risks Somalis face when they attempt irregular sea journeys...

HOLD: How to cook creamy 'Chicken Alfredo' like a pro
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 20, 2025

Originating from Rome but popularised in the US, Italy and now many regions in Africa, Chicken Alfredo is a pasta dish that combines creamy Parmesan s...

Ex-Mali PM Choguel Maiga jailed on public funds embezzlement charges
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 20, 2025

Maiga was initially detained a week ago, days after Malian authorities rounded up dozens of suspects in connection with an alleged military coup.

US offers Sh1.3 billion reward for information on ISIS-Somalia financial networks
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 20, 2025

The State Department said the initiative is part of efforts to weaken the global network of the militant group by targeting its financial base.

Ex-Somali Presidents condemn President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s administration over deadly land evictions
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 19, 2025

The statement comes after at least 20 people, most of them civilians, were killed last week in fierce clashes between Somalia’s security forces and re...

Somali Forces kill over 100 Al-Shabaab fighters in Lower Shabelle region
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 19, 2025

The attacks were conducted using precision airstrikes, followed by a ground advance from Danab units to secure control and confirm the impact.

Diphtheria cases surge in Somalia amid sharp US aid cuts
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 19, 2025

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), some carriers may not show symptoms but can still transmit the infection, while others may develop m...

Somalia water crisis: Funding cuts leave 300,000 without safe water as cholera cases surge
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 18, 2025

Severe funding cuts have reduced the humanitarian reach by 72 per cent, with agencies now aiming to support just 1.3 million people at a cost of $367...

Somalia launches Danabeysan digital signature system to streamline government payments
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 17, 2025

Experts noted that the system will streamline workflows by reducing duplication, directly linking authorisation to record-keeping, and strengthening i...

Why Kenya is seeking external support for counter-terrorism operations in Somalia
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 16, 2025

General Langley commended the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) for their sacrifices and continued contributions, particularly in Somalia, highlighting their...

11 Al-Shabaab militants, including senior leader, killed in airstrike
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 16, 2025

Somalia has revealed that counter terrorism operations done in collaboration with AFRICOM have seen more than twenty successful joint strikes conducte...

China reacts harshly to US senator’s Somaliland remarks
Mwangi Maina  |  Aug 16, 2025

Senator Ted Cruz had earlier appealed to US President Donald Trump to formally recognise the Republic of Somaliland as an independent state, calling i...

A two-way street: Reversing brain drain in Somalia
DW News  |  Aug 16, 2025

The Somali Civil War, which began in 1991, provoked mass displacement, both internally and externally. More than 30 years later, the situation has imp...

Mali says thwarted coup supported by 'foreign states'
DW News  |  Aug 16, 2025

Mali's military junta arrested two generals and a French national and accused them of attempting to destabilize the transitional government.

Woman killed, daughter injured in Mandera explosion near Kenya-Somali border
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 15, 2025

Following the tragedy, residents held a protest at Border Point One, urging President William Ruto to intervene and relocate Jubbaland forces reported...

Mandera blast destroys home, sparks fear amid Somali border clashes
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 13, 2025

The incident has sparked fear among residents, who are already on edge due to ongoing clashes between the Somali National Army and Jubaland Security F...

Explainer: What we know about coup allegations rocking Mali’s military
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 13, 2025

For more than 10 years, Mali has been locked in a brutal fight against armed groups linked to al-Qaeda and ISIL, particularly in its northern regions.

How to make the tastiest cheesy sauce to elevate your French fries
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 13, 2025

The secret lies in balancing fat, liquid, and emulsifiers. Cheese on its own can break when melted, but when combined with a roux and milk, you create...

20 arrested in Malindi crackdown on criminal gangs and drug networks
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 13, 2025

The arrests are part of a broader security offensive across the coastal strip aimed at curbing violent crime, gang activity, and drug-related offences...

Senator Ali Roba urges urgent action to protect Mandera from Somalia border clashes
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 12, 2025

While emphasising Kenya’s respect for the sovereignty of neighbouring states, Senator Roba warned that external conflicts must not be allowed to endan...

Historic manuscripts returned to Timbuktu after 13 years in Mali's capital
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 12, 2025

They were saved by local custodians who secretly moved over 27,000 documents out of Timbuktu to protect them from destruction during the militants' si...

Two Somali soldiers executed for role in assassination of SNA commander
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 12, 2025

Supreme Military Court chairman Liban Ali Yarrow also issued a stern warning to Al-Shabaab supporters in Somalia, stating that they will be executed b...

Two Somali soldiers killed as national army repels militia attack in Gedo region
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 11, 2025

According to a statement from Somalia’s Defence Ministry, the incident followed an unprovoked assault by militias led by Mahamoud Sayod Adan on SNA ba...

Somalia, UN Support Office strengthen security partnership to boost fight against Al-Shabaab
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 11, 2025

Under the agreement, UNSOS will provide non-lethal equipment, transport assistance, medical support, and specialised training to help the army secure...

Somalia, US hold talks on expanded cooperation on border security, immigration
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 11, 2025

The discussions brought together Mustafa Sheekh Ali Duhulow, Director General of the Somali Immigration and Citizenship Authority, U.S. Ambassador to...

Mali arrests 20 military personnel over alleged coup plot amid political unrest
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Aug 10, 2025

General Abass Dembele, a former Mopti region governor and respected army figure, was reportedly arrested without explanation early Sunday at his resid...

US support for counter-terrorism efforts in Somalia to continue, but in new format- AFRICOM
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 09, 2025

General Anderson, who was confirmed as the new AFRICOM commander by the Senate last Friday following a unanimous voice vote, is expected to assess whe...

Seven Ethiopian migrants die of hunger and thirst after boat engine fails
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 08, 2025

According to the IOM, the boat broke down 100 nautical miles into its trip. “The boat is reported to have experienced engine failure 100 nautical mile...

Somali Council of Elders secretary general shot multiple times in Isiolo
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 08, 2025

The attack is reported to have happened at around 8:00 pm, shortly after Mzee Idle Hassan left evening prayers, leaving the community deeply unsettled...

Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani vows legal action against land grabbers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 07, 2025

Tensions have escalated in areas such as Waa/Ng’ombeni, where residents allege that private developers and politically connected individuals have take...

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