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The Latest Breaking News from Somalia

Somaliland recognition for forced transfer of Palestinians? ‘Not worth it’

Locals and analysts say reported plan to forcibly move Palestinians from Gaza to Somaliland risks inflaming the region.

Al Jazeera

Why Ethiopia’s Tigray could be on the brink of another conflict

Fears of instability rise again as the TPLF and the federal government appear to be gearing up for a showdown.

Al Jazeera

Somali asylum seeker says his only crime is 'coming to the UK' amid hotel protests

Khadar Mohamed, who fled his home in Somalia in 2022, said he had never heard the term ‘scumbag’ until he came to the hotel

Evening Standard

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Cheetah cubs rescued before they are lost to illegal trade

10 undernourished cheetah cubs held in captivity for months and destined for international wildlife trade markets have been rescued

The Independent UK

Sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, UN says

The U.N. says sexual violence in conflicts worldwide increased by 25% last year, with the highest number of cases in the Central African Republic, Congo, Haiti, Somalia and South Sudan

The Independent UK

Scottish charities to clear landmines to help frankincense tree project in Somalia

Two Scottish charities are teaming up to help precious frankincense trees in war-torn Somalia by clearing landmines which stand in the way of the…

The National (Scotland)

Somalia’s education crisis: why so few children attend school and what could be done to change that

Around 98 million children and youth in sub-Saharan Africa are out of school, accounting for nearly 40% of the global out-of-school population. This is disproportionately high, considering that the region accounts for roughly 15% of the world’s population. In simple terms, “out-of-school children” is defined as those within the age…

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Camel dairies signal change in Somalia’s livestock economy

On the outskirts of Mogadishu, camels, a central part of Somali pastoralist life, are increasingly being used in efforts to develop commercial agriculture and dairy production.

Euronews

The camel milk revolution is improving nutrition and creating jobs for this African nation

A camel milk yogurt factory has even been built

The Independent UK

Teenager pleads guilty to plotting gun attack and travelling to Somalia

Muhammad Billal, 18, from Nelson, researched ‘accessible shooting ranges’ and the purchase of ‘chest rigs’ designed to hold ammunition

The Independent UK

Lobbyists linked to Donald Trump paid millions by world’s poorest countries

Somalia, DR Congo and Yemen among states forced to sign deals and barter their minerals for aid or military support

The Guardian - UK

Al-Shabaab militants claim responsibility for explosion at military school in Somalia

Al-Shabaab frequently targets military installations as part of its insurgency aiming to topple the Somali government and impose its strict version of Islamic law.

Euronews

Al-Shabab claims responsibility for an explosion at a Somalia military training school

Somalia's defense ministry is investigating an explosion at a military training school in Mogadishu that has been claimed by the al-Qaida-linked group al-Shabab

The Independent UK

Somalia at 65: what’s needed to address its dismal social development indicators

Somalia ranks among the lowest scoring countries in the United Nations Human Development Index. The index of 195 countries is a summary measure of average achievement in key dimensions of human development: a long and healthy life, years of schooling, and access to a decent standard of living. Ali A.…

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The Independent UK

Somalia has relied on aid for decades – can it survive without it?

Somalia is struggling with hunger, security and the impact of the climate crisis, despite decades of aid money worth billions of dollars, writes Nick Ferris. As aid money gets cut, is this the time for countries to wean themselves off aid dependency – and can they do it?

Euronews

At least three killed in African Union military helicopter crash in Somalia

The African Union peacekeeping mission is helping Somali authorities fight al-Shabab militants, who oppose the presence of foreign troops in the Horn of Africa nation.

The Independent UK

Award-winning international correspondent launches a new journalism platform

Reporting in Somalia, Afghanistan and Syria was tough work for reporter Jane Ferguson

Al Jazeera

At least five dead after AU helicopter crashes at airport in Somalia

Helicopter with eight people on board crashes at Aden Adde airport, the main international airport in Mogadishu.

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The Independent UK

An African Union military helicopter crashes in Somalia's capital, killing at least 3

At least three people were killed when a military helicopter serving the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed Wednesday at the airport in the capital, Mogadishu, according to Somali authorities

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I Explored Socotra Island — A Place Unlike Anywhere Else (29 Pics)

Socotra is a Yemeni-owned island located in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Somalia. It is one of the world's most isolated islands of continental (non-volcanic) origin.

Al Jazeera

Under Trump, US strikes on Somalia have doubled since last year. Why?

As Trump hits the Horn of Africa, experts caution against drone strikes, saying the US needs to invest in peacebuilding.

The Independent UK

UN: Violence against children in conflict reached 'unprecedented levels' in 2024, with Gaza worst

Violence against children caught in multiple and escalating conflicts reached “unprecedented levels” last year, with the highest number of violations in Gaza and the West Bank, Congo, Somalia, Nigeria and Haiti, according to a new United Nations report

The Independent UK

OutKick co-founder tells Rep. Ilhan Omar to ‘go back to Somalia’ in Hannity interview

Clay Travis angered by Minnesota Democratic saying U.S. is becoming ‘one of the worst countries’ in the world under Donald Trump, alluding to policing of anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles

Radio France Internationale

African Union condemns Trump travel ban amid strained Africa-US relations

The African Union has expressed deep concern over President Donald Trump's sweeping travel ban on citizens from seven African countries, warning that the restrictions will damage decades of carefully nurtured diplomatic and commercial ties between the United States and the continent.

Al Jazeera

Which countries are on Trump’s travel ban list, and who will be affected?

Trump imposed a complete travel ban on nationals of 12 countries, while those from seven more face restrictions.

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