NAIROBI, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Somalia rejected on Wednesday what it called an "illegal claim" by Genel Energy (GENL.L) to oil exploration and exploitation rights in the country's northern breakaway region of Somaliland, the country's oil ministry said. (more…)
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Somalia rejects Genel Energy’s “illegal claim” to oil permits
NAIROBI, Dec 28 (Reuters) - Somalia rejected on Wednesday what it called an "illegal claim" by Genel Energy (GENL.L) to oil exploration and exploitation rights in the country's northern breakaway region of Somaliland, the country's oil ministry said. (more…)
Over 20M children face severe drought conditions in Horn of Africa: UNICEF
More than 2M people internally displaced due to drought across Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, says UN Children’s Fund (more…)
Somali Government Orders Media to Send News for Approval
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA — In its latest directive to media, the Somali government has requested that local news outlets submit content for approval before it airs. (more…)
Somali Military Kills 50 Al-Shabab Fighters in New Operation
MOGADISHU, SOMALIA — The Somali military says the country’s national army, with the help of local civilians, has conducted a planned military operation against the Islamist militant group al-Shabab in the Middle Shabelle region, killing at least 50 al-Shabab militants. (more…)
Famine averted but situation ‘catastrophic’ in Somalia: UN
If aid is not scaled up, famine is expected in southern Somalia between April and June 2023, humanitarians say. (more…)
40+ of the Biggest Upsets in World Cup History
As we gear up for the 2022 FIFA World Cup, plenty of pundits and fans across the world have expressed their opinions on which teams they believe will lift the coveted World Cup trophy. Still, there have been those times when determined underdogs have unceremoniously defeated the tournament favorites. Let’s...
Somalia Seasonal Monitor December 7, 2022
Despite localized light to moderate rains, most of Somalia remained dry during the end of November (more…)
Tragic final photo of teenage boy, 18, killed in St Kilda beach stabbing: Budding entrepreneur had just passed his driving test and was ready to take on the world with newfound freedom
* Hashim Mohamed, 18, was stabbed several times at St Kilda beach on Sunday (more…)
A Somali Young Man Was Stabbed and Died in Melbourne City
Homicide Squad detectives are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a male in St Kilda on 4 December. (more…)