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All-Somali referee team makes history in charge of 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 10, 2025

The quartet, led by centre referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan and assisted by Mahad Ali Mohamud Jantalman and Hamza Hagi Abdi, with Kaafi Shiine as fourth...

127 civilians killed by IS Sahel in Niger since March - Human Rights Watch
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 10, 2025

One of the deadliest incidents, HRW says, took place on June 21 in Manda village, where gunmen stormed a mosque and opened fire on worshipers, killing...

How to make Ethiopian chickpea stew
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 10, 2025

In Ethiopia and Eritrea, shiro (chickpea stew) is more than just a meal, it is a cultural staple, offering vital nourishment, rich taste, and everyday...

Kilifi prisons under spotlight for harsh conditions, inmate neglect
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 10, 2025

The committee said its findings will guide proposals to the National Assembly for a reform-focused and humane correctional system.

Somali intelligence kills Al-Shabaab leader behind presidential convoy attack
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 09, 2025

The death of the militant adds to the heavy casualties suffered by the terrorist group this year, following heightened operations that have weakened i...

Kenya secures Sh958 million refunds for KDF in Somalia amid donor uncertainty
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 09, 2025

These funds are provided by the AU and its international partners, particularly the European Union (EU) and the United Nations (UN), to cover the cost...

Malindi police arrest 350 juvenile gang members in crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 08, 2025

The gangs had turned to social media to intimidate residents and tourists, urging politicians to back the operation through genuine political goodwill...

GERD inauguration reignites Ethiopia's Red Sea Access ambitions
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 08, 2025

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called Ethiopia's landlocked status "an existential issue," vowing to "correct the mistake made 30 years ago" when Eritr...

Somali intelligence confirms killing of dozens of Al-Shabaab fighters in raid
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 06, 2025

The operation comes days after a similar one mid this week killed three Al-Shabaab leaders in an airstrike conducted in the Hiran region.

Eight suspected gang members arrested in Malindi crackdown
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 04, 2025

The arrests mark the latest step in an intensified campaign against organised crime in Kilifi County.

Sudan accuses UAE of using Puntland as arms pipeline for RSF fighters
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 04, 2025

According to Sudanese officials, Colombian mercenaries and Turkish-made rifles have made their way into the ranks of the Rapid Support Forces, the par...

Somali intelligence announce killing of three Al-Shabaab leaders after airstrike in Hiran region
Mary Wambui  |  Sep 03, 2025

The agency added that the operation that took place in the Shaw area of the ​​Hiran region was done in collaboration with international partners.

Arab League grants Somalia major debt relief, cancelling three-quarters of arrears
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 03, 2025

The cancellation applies to debts accrued over 38 years in unpaid annual contributions, a burden Somali officials say has constrained the country’s fu...

Maraga urges President Ruto to order withdrawal of Jubaland forces from Mandera
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 03, 2025

Former CJ David Maraga stressed that the presence of the foreign troops is a serious violation of Kenya's sovereignty and poses significant constituti...

Mandera residents protest presence of Jubaland forces in the county
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 02, 2025

Farmers in the area reported that they have been restricted from accessing their farms beyond 4 pm, which has affected their ability to work and provi...

Somalia adds Northeastern State to federal map despite Somaliland objections
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Sep 01, 2025

The announcement follows a year-long process that began when local leaders set up the SSC-Khaatumo transitional administration after Somaliland troops...

Ruto, Defence CS Tuya criticised over their silence as Jubaland forces occupy Mandera
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 01, 2025

Wamalwa argued that the country’s Defence chief should be at the forefront in publicly addressing the matter to protect Kenyans living along the borde...

Malindi measles resurgence linked to low vaccination rates
Farhiya Hussein  |  Sep 01, 2025

Sub-county Public Health Officer Alex Maitha said many children still lack the full two doses of the measles-rubella jab, despite recent nationwide ca...

Egyptian military delegation in Mogadishu as Cairo prepares troop deployment to Somalia
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 31, 2025

The visit follows the completion of specialised training by the Egyptian contingent, designed to prepare them for operations in Somalia.

KDF engages Wajir leaders to bolster security along Kenya-Somalia border
Issa Hussein  |  Aug 31, 2025

KDF stated that the meeting served as a platform for open dialogue, fostering collaboration between local leadership and security forces to address em...

Somalia raises Mogadishu port cargo handling to 250,000 units, positioning it to rival Mombasa, Dar es Salaam
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 31, 2025

The expansion nearly doubles the port’s throughput, enhancing its ability to meet rising trade demands and strengthening Somalia’s role in regional co...

UNHCR data shows steady rise in refugee numbers in Kenya
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 30, 2025

Regarding their place of origin, Somalia remains the leading source of refugees to Kenya, followed by South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo...

Somalia rolls out new e-Visa system to ease travel, boost security
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Aug 29, 2025

Isxaaq Hassan Taakow, Director of the Department of Foreigners and Entry Permits, said the system has built-in checks to ensure smooth operation.

Ethiopia, Dangote Group ink Sh323 billion deal to build fertiliser complex in Somali region
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 28, 2025

Agriculture, which employs more than 70 per cent of Ethiopia’s population, is expected to benefit directly from the project through better access to f...

AU, UN condemn deadly Mali attacks as 21 soldiers killed in Al-Qaeda-linked raid
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 28, 2025

Youssouf strongly condemned the coordinated assaults on Malian army positions in Farabougou and Biriki-Were in the Ségou region On August 19, 2025, an...

AU welcomes revised electoral framework agreement in Somalia, urges full implementation
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Aug 28, 2025

The agreement, signed on August 25, 2025, brings together Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud and a faction of the main opposition alliance, the S...

Former Somalia police chief Zakia Hussen appointed AU senior policing adviser
Mary Wambui  |  Aug 28, 2025

The senior officer said she looks forward to sharing her experiences from “the other side”, referring to Somalia, which has long been the recipient of...

Somali President Hassan Sheikh hosts UAE minister for talks on security, development
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Aug 28, 2025

The statement added that both leaders emphasised the importance of further deepening the longstanding partnership between Somalia and the United Arab...

Five must-have cleaning products for a spotless home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 28, 2025

Unlike liquid detergents, scouring creams or powders create a friction-based clean, perfect for surfaces that need a little muscle.

IGAD hails Somalia agreement as milestone for national unity, peace
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

IGAD Executive Secretary Workneh Gebeyehu commended both parties for their leadership and political will, calling the agreement an important move towa...

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