The foreign-led nation-building experiment in Somalia will collapse, just like in Afghanistan, unless a different approach is taken. (more…)
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Somali militants hail Afghanistan’s Taliban takeover
Media outlets affiliated to Somalia-based Islamist militant group al-Shabab have cheered the collapse of Afghanistan’s internationally recognised government and the Taliban's seizure of the country. (more…)
Afghanistan: Taliban execute police chief despite promising not to seek retribution
A horrifying video filmed by Taliban fighters, showed them cruelly executing a police chief, despite their promise not to seek retribution. (more…)
Somalia seeks Saudi investment in fishery projec
RIYADH: Saudi Arabia is considering making investments in different economic sectors of Somalia. Officials from the Saudi Public Authority for Foreign Trade (GAFT) and their Somali counterparts held a meeting in Muscat, Asharq Al-Awsat reported. (more…)
Somalia: Hunger and struggle for displaced communities in besieged Xudur town
Xudur – Seated outside her makeshift home in the Madaxwaarabe internally displaced people’s site in Xudur, 80-year-old mother of five Fatuma Nishow Aliyow does not know where her next meal will come from. (more…)
Kenya, Somalia agree to ‘reset’ relations as Uhuru meets PM Roble in Mombasa
Kenya and Somalia have agreed to “reset” their relations as the two countries seek to chart a new path. (more…)
The Liberal Party has dropped its candidate for a federal seat in Melbourne’s north-east because she receives payments from her uncle who is a minister in the Somali government.
The Liberal Party has dropped its candidate for a federal seat in Melbourne’s north-east because she receives payments from her uncle who is a minister in the Somali government. (more…)
TOKYO 2020 – SILVER MEDALLIST ABDI NAGEEYE URGES BASHIR ABDI ON SECONDS FROM FINISH LINE TO CLAIM BRONZE IN MARATHON
Both runners were born in Somalia and Abdi has previously described the Dutchman Nageeye as a "good friend". The pair combined to ensure that Kenya were denied a one-two, with Lawrence Cherono run out of the medals after Eliud Kipchoge had stormed to a solo victory. You want it? We...
Maxay Madaxweyne Farmaajo iyo guddoomiye Cabdi Xaashi isku hayaan?
Khilaafka u dhaxeeya madaxweyne Maxamed Cabdullaahi Framaajo iyo Guddoomiyaha Aqalka Sare Cabdi Xaashi Cabdullaahi ayaa muddaba soo jiitamayay, wuxuuna inta badan khilaafkani salka ku hayaa arrimo siyaasadeed oo la xiriira doorashooyinka, asxinta xeerar iyo shirar looga hadlayay arrimo ku saabsan hannaanka doorashooyinka Soomaaliya. (more…)
Somalia Rejects AU Ideas for Scaling Back Peacekeepers
The Somali government has formally rejected African Union recommendations for a scaled-down peacekeeping presence in the Horn of Africa country, calling a report and its proposals “devoid of realities.” (more…)