Authorities in Somalia’s Puntland regional state have escalated their attacks on media freedom by intimidating, harassing and arbitrarily arresting journalists ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections, Amnesty International said today. (more…)
US vows to defend Saudi Arabia after attack on key oil site
Abu Dhabi: The United States expressed its concern about attacks against Saudi Arabia, stressing that the escalation of attacks against the Kingdom reflects the lack of seriousness of the Al Houthis regarding peace. (more…)
Somalia Fears New US Airstrike Guidance Is Benefiting al-Shabab
A key U.S. partner in the fight against terrorism is growing increasingly uneasy about the Biden administration’s new guidance on the use of drones and airstrikes, concerned that the changes are giving an already emboldened al-Qaida affiliate more room to operate. (more…)
In Somalia, a female taxi driver defies convention
At 19 years old, Asha Mohamed is divorced and drives a taxi in Somalia, defying conventions to support her family in one of the world's most conservative and dangerous countries. (more…)
Al-Shabab militants storm Somali jail, seven soldiers killed
Al-Shabab militants storm Somali jail, seven soldiers killed Al Shabab said it had freed at least 400 prisoners, many of them its members, in its assault on the main prison in Bosaso (more…)
Suicide bomber detonates near Somalia’s presidential palace
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Police say a suicide bomber died and seven civilians were wounded when a vehicle exploded near a checkpoint outside the presidential palace in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu. (more…)
EA countries’ commitment key to zero FGM
Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) may not end in Kenya unless its counterpart neighbouring countries commit towards the same agenda. (more…)
STATEMENT ON THE OUTCOME OF FEBRUARY 1-6 DHUSAMAREB MEETINGS
Mogadishu – International partners* welcome the efforts made by Somali political leaders to find agreement on implementation of the 17 September electoral model. The talks held in Dhusamareb February 1 – 6 made progress on (more…)
Somali political leaders fail to reach deal on elections
Somalia will likely miss February 8 deadline to elect a new president after negotiations between the central government and federal states reached an impasse. (more…)
In Somalia, health workers, girls and women are experts in preventing female genital mutilation
Hamda Cali, an activist, nurse and midwife in Somaliland, Somalia, often thinks of her sister and cousins when she trains health workers to stop female genital mutilation (FGM) in their communities. (more…)