Somalia
Egypt boosts military presence in Somalia after Israel recognizes Somaliland - report
Somalia has strongly condemned Israel’s recognition of Somaliland, marking the first time any nation has officially recognized the breakaway region.
A century before Trump targeted Somalis, Jews faced politics of blame
Somaliland’s lost and forgotten Jews: Inside Horn of Africa's Jewish past - opinion
African Union calls on Israel to revoke Somaliland recognition amid Sa'ar visit
Al Shabaab launches deadly attack on military base in Somalia
The al Qaeda-allied group has been fighting for nearly two decades, aiming to topple Somalia's central government and establish its own rule based on its strict interpretation of Islamic sharia law.
Hijacked ship MV Ruen freed, 35 Somali pirates detained
The hijacking of the Ruen was the first successful takeover of a vessel involving Somali pirates since 2017 when an international crackdown stopped seizures in the Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean.
US targets al Shabaab fundraisers, money launderers with sanctions
US Treasury imposes sanctions on al Shabaab's global money-laundering network, targeting 16 entities across regions, hindering terrorism financing.
Israeli flight from Thailand faced attack by 'hostile elements'
This is the second time such an incident has occurred in the past week, according to the report.
What measures can Red Sea ships take to counter Houthi attacks?
Many shipping companies have opted to circumvent Africa and avoid the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden altogether, but for those who must transit the high traffic zone there are other means to avoid attack
Blasts in Somalia's capital Mogadishu kill at least 10, says residents
"I have counted ten dead people and 15 others injured. My shop is completely destroyed. The blasts took place in four places in the center of the market,"
Marjorie Taylor Greene introduces a resolution to censure Ilhan Omar for 'treasonous statements'
Censuring is one of the final forms of rebuke before expulsion which the House of Representatives can hand out to its members.
DeSantis calls for Ilhan Omar’s deportation after saying she is ‘Somali First’ in speech
Ilhan Omar, who has accused pro-Israel politicians of dual loyalty in the past, now faces questions of her own after remarks she made to the Somalian community have gone viral.
Searches continue for US Navy SEALs missing in waters of Gulf of Aden - report
The incident in which the SEALs went missing was reportedly unrelated to attacks by the Iran-backed Houthis.
India sends warship after hijacking of Liberian-flagged vessel in Arabian Sea
The ship sent a message on the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations portal saying five to six unknown armed personnel had boarded on the evening of January 4, the Indian navy statement said.
