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The death toll from a blast at a cafe in Somalia’s capital Mogadishu has climbed to nine, security sources said on Monday, after a car bomb struck the venue packed with football fans watching the Euro 2024 final.
Tag: Somalia
Diplomacy’s triumph over terrorism, Lessons from Somalia
In the persistent pursuit of a global antidote to terrorism, Somalia emerges as a compelling case study, underscoring the indispensable role diplomacy can play in not just countering but precluding the seeds of extremism.
Fierce battle kills 112 in Somaliland
At least 112 people have been killed and more than 500 wounded in fierce fighting in the town of Las Anod in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland, a medical official said Tuesday.
Somali military liberates strategic town from terrorists
The Somali national army, backed by security forces from the southern state of Jubaland, liberated the strategic area of Janay Cabdalla in the Lower Juba region on Saturday. Government forces pushed back al-Qaeda-affiliated terror group, al-Shabaab.
Somali forces battle Al Shabab militants for Mogadishu hotel
Somalia’s security forces exchanged gunfire with militants holed up in a hotel in Mogadishu yesterday after Al Shabaab stormed the popular venue near the presidential palace and laid siege overnight.
Amid detente, Somalia, Kenya restart lucrative khat trade
The multimillion-dollar khat trade between Somalia and Kenya resumed on Sunday after a break of over two years, a sign of thawing tensions between the East African neighbours.
Severe drought causes starvation and livestock deaths in Somalia
Besides causing loss of human lives, severe drought in Somalia has affected over half a million livestock population and has led to large-scale displacements in the region.
Somali president suspends prime minister over corruption
Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed on Monday suspended the country’s prime minister over alleged corruption and misuse of public land.
Drought in Somalia claims more lives
At least six people have died in the past week due to an ongoing devastating drought in Somalia’s southwestern Gedo region, officials and community activists said Monday.
UN renews arms embargo on Somalia
To enforce an arms embargo on Somalia, the United Nations Security Council on Monday decided to reauthorise a maritime interdiction of illicit weapons imports and charcoal exports, while renewing the mandate of the Panel of Experts on Somalia.
Somali opposition fighters cordon off parts of capital
Heavily armed Somali opposition fighters held positions in parts of Mogadishu on Monday, a day after clashes with government troops erupted over the president’s bid to extend his mandate, in the country’s worst political violence in years.
Massive car bomb kills at least 79, hurts scores in Mogadishu
A massive car bomb explodes in Mogadishu, leaving at least 79 people dead.
Don’t overlook Africa’s ‘fragile’ states for social businesses, urge industry experts
Africa’s ‘fragile’ states can be untapped.
Kenya tightens security at borders with Somalia
Kenya intensifies security patrols at the border points with Somalia.
Transforming scrap plastic for profit
As the rubbish built up on the rubble of Mogadishu’s wrecked streets, Ahmed Abdullahi saw a business opportunity.
Gunmen kill 15 in Kenya hotel compound attack
Gunmen blasted their way into a hotel and office complex in the Kenyan capital.
Somalia signs UN-backed plan to tackle corruption
Somalia joins the world in marking the International Anti-Corruption Day fighting vice.
US reestablishes permanent diplomatic presence in Somalia
The US has reestablished a “permanent diplomatic presence” in Somalia.
Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia pledge to work towards regional integration
Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia pledge for the integration of the Horn of Africa region.
Somalia, Eritrea mend ties
Somalia and Eritrea have agreed to establish diplomatic ties after more than a decade of animosity, in the latest lightning rapprochement between Horn of Africa rivals.
Somalia announces first prosecution for FGM
Somalia to prosecute those responsible for the death of a 10-year-old girl.
China promises support for Somalia’s official news agency
China has promised assistance amounting to some $22,600 to the Somali News Agency.
Shame on you, Modi
India’s opposition leader launches an attack on Modi after a poll found the country as the most dangerous for women.
Somalia, Ethiopia to jointly invest in four seaports
Somalia and Ethiopia announce they are jointly investing in four seaports.
UN, EU say food insecurity worsens as conflicts rage
Food security of 124 million people worldwide was under threat last year, says UN.
Judge lifts Trump’s refugee restrictions
A federal judge partially blocks Trump’s newest restrictions on refugee admissions.
Cambodians rescued from Thai boat in Somalia
The Foreign Affairs Ministry and Cambodian embassy are repatriating 18 migrant workers.
