In our series of letters from African journalists, Ismail Einashe reflects on the impact that coronavirus is having on the Somali community in London. (more…)

Government rejects claim by militant groups that the virus does not harm Muslims and imposes night-time curfew. (more…)

While much of the world tries to fight a global pandemic that has already killed thousands, the U.S. military has been secretly stepping up its war in Somalia, killing civilians in the process. (more…)

Since 2011, Kenya has been fighting Al Shabaab inside Somalia alongside Amisom troops. (more…)

Mogadishu – Somalia’s international partners* express grave concern at the build-up of security forces in the Gedo region of Jubaland, Somalia, and clashes in the vicinity of Belet Hawo on 2 March that have resulted in the displacement of civilians and casualties. (more…)

Hundreds of residents of Mandera in north-eastern Kenya near Somalia have fled the area in the aftermath of clashes between warring troops across the border. (more…)

Tensions between Nairobi and Mogadishu soar as they accuse each other of encroaching on border territory. (more…)

MOGADISHU -- A Somali and U.S. airstrike killed an al-Shabab terrorist and wounded two others in the southern region. (more…)

MOGADISHU, Somalia-At least 10 people were killed and several others wounded when a fierce fighting between the military forces and a militia took place in Somalia's southwest, an official said on Monday. (more…)

Somalia’s 2-million strong diaspora has a huge role to play as the Horn of Africa country rebuilds its economy and resets ties with major international institutions after three decades as a “failed state,” Somalia’s finance minister said. (more…)