Islamist Al-Shabaab militants carried out a six-hour siege at a beachside hotel in Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, resulting in the deaths of six civilians and the injury of 10 others. The attack took place at the Pearl Beach hotel, … Continue reading Six civilians killed in Al-Shabaab attack on Somali hotel
Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey Lavrov, announced on Friday that Russia is prepared to supply Somalia’s army with military equipment to aid in its fight against terrorism. Lavrov made the offer during discussions with his Somali counterpart, Abshir Omar Jama, in … Continue reading Russia offers military equipment support to Somalia in counterterrorism efforts
Kenya and Somalia have announced an agreement to reopen their land border at three points by July 1, following its closure in 2011 due to the insurgency by radical Islamist group Al-Shabaab. The decision was made during a meeting in … Continue reading Kenya and Somalia agree to reopen border after 12 year closure amidst Al-Shabaab insurgency
In March 2023, Ethiopia and Somalia were hit by flash flooding caused by heavy rains, resulting in the loss of dozens of lives and affecting around 300,000 people. This devastating flooding came as a stark contrast to the nearly three … Continue reading Climate crisis unleashes chaos in Ethiopia and Somalia
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