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A bombing at a checkpoint in Somalia killed at least 15 people, authorities say

An explosives-laden vehicle has detonated at a security checkpoint in the central Somalia city of Beledweyne

The Independent UK

Son of ousted Gabon leader charged with corruption and embezzlement

Noureddin Bongo Valentin, the eldest son of ousted Gabonese president Ali Bongo, has been charged with corruption, embezzlement of public funds and money laundering. Several cabinet members were also indicted. Also in this edition: famine aid for Somalia is to be temporarily suspended after a UN probe found widespread theft…

France 24

Somalia's voice of hope: a tribute to Axmed Naaji, legendary singer and trailblazing composer

Somalis are natural-born critics, yet for over six decades Axmed Naaji Sacad (Ahmed Naji Sa'ad) was almost unanimously revered. A household name in urban Somalia, the popular singer and poet has passed away at the age of 84 in London.

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African Union says its 2nd phase of troop withdrawal from Somalia has begun

The second phase of the African Union troop withdrawal from Somalia has begun, under a timeline for the handover of security to the country’s authorities

The Independent UK

AU peacekeepers are leaving Somalia: what needs to happen to keep the peace

The phased withdrawal of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (Atmis) began earlier this year and is scheduled to end in December 2024.

The Conversation

Refugee children have a right to be educated in Indonesia – our research shows the barriers in their way

Indonesia is a major refugee transit country in Southeast Asia. As of May 2023, Indonesia hosted at least 12,704 refugees, primarily from Afghanistan, Somalia, Myanmar, Iraq and Sudan. Almost 30% are children.

The Conversation

Outcry in Somalia over government decision to ban TikTok, Telegram

Somali authorities banned the platform, which young Somalis say the platforms is a source of livelihood for them.

Al Jazeera

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What’s next for security in Somalia after the AU mission ends?

The Somali government believes its army will be ready for the 2024 withdrawal of AU forces, but others aren’t so sure.

Al Jazeera

Winding road takes runner Abdihamid Nur from Somalia to the starting line at worlds for the US

Abdihamid Nur's winding road led the distance runner to the track this week at world championships in Budapest

The Independent UK

Healthcare hits new lows in Somaliland as conflict continues

Without funding from MSF, hospital administrators are concerned about maintaining enough supplies to treat the wounded.

Al Jazeera

At least six killed, 12 wounded in targeted Somali bus explosion

Somali authorities say the armed group’s attack took place on a road between Qoryoley and Marka districts.

Al Jazeera

Somali athletics boss suspended after untrained runner allowed to compete in 100m sprint

‘Abukar Ali has been identified as not a sportsperson and not a runner’

Evening Standard

Somalia suspends athletics head after runner goes viral in snail-paced 100m

Untrained sprinter came dead last in race, taking nearly twice as long to finish as the winner.

Al Jazeera

Outrage after untrained Somali runner enters 100m sprint in athletics championship

Somali sprinter clocks 200m time for 100m at championship in China

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Concern mounts in East Africa over halted Black Sea grain deal

Analysts say East Africa could experience food shortages due to complications from Russia exiting the grain initiative.

The Independent UK

In a refugee camp in Kenya, food shortages left kids hungry even before Russia ended grain deal

One of the world's largest refugee camps offers a stark example of the global food security crisis

AAP

'Terrorism event' man's dad suffered terrorist attack

Years after his father was attacked by a terrorist and relocated to Australia, Raghe Abdi was shot dead by police in what was described as a "terrorism event".

Al Jazeera

Kenya delays reopening border with Somalia: All the details

Kenya postpones reopening the border amid turbulent ties and al-Shabab attacks.

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‘Swallowed by the sand’: Somalia’s coastal towns succumb to the desert

As deforestation removes protection from the ferocious winds, compounding damage from climate crisis-driven drought, sand dunes are burying the medieval port of Hobyo. Will pledges to green the desert save communities already displaced by war?

The Independent UK

A British MP’s mission to recognise Somaliland from Somalia

No foreign power recognises Somaliland’s sovereignty, but it is self-governing with an independent government and democratic elections

The Independent UK

Sir Gavin Williamson to introduce Bill on Somaliland recognition

No foreign power recognises Somaliland’s sovereignty, but it is self-governing with an independent government and democratic elections.

The Independent UK

UN says Somalia faces a `dire hunger emergency' but aid has been cut over lack of funding

Somalia’s “dire hunger emergency” is spiraling upward with one-third of the population expected to face crisis or worse levels of food needs

Al Jazeera

Armed factions in Somalia’s Puntland agree ceasefire after clash

Dozens of people had been killed after the Puntland Parliament voted to change the region’s voting system.

Al Jazeera

Dozens killed in Somalia’s Puntland after parliament debate

Clashes broke out after the opposition accused Puntland’s leader of seeking constitutional changes to extend tenure.

Al Jazeera

Eritrea rejoins East Africa bloc after exit 16 years ago

Eritrea quit the body in 2007 in protest of its neighbour Ethiopia deploying troops to Somalia to fight al-Shabab.

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