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African migrants in limbo as Israel seeks Uganda deportation deal

Israel is finalising a deal to deport thousands of African migrants to Uganda under a new scheme after agreements with Rwanda and the U.N.'s refugee agency to find homes for those expelled fell through.

BREAKING: Syrian government forces gain full control of eastern Ghouta: Russian agencies

Syrian government forces have taken full control over the town of Douma, the last rebel stronghold in the eastern Ghouta enclave outside Damascus, Russian news agencies reported on Thursday, citing a Russian military official.

Syria 'chemical attack': US weighs up military response

The US says "all options are on the table" in response to a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria, as Western leaders continue to weigh up military action.

Trump: Syria attack 'could be very soon or not so soon at all'

Somali torture survivor reunited with her sons in Niger

After 15 months of beatings and abuse in captivity by Libyan traffickers, a Somali mother rejoins her teenage sons in Niamey.

Youth Migration in Somalia: Causes, Consequences and Possible Remedies

This research was aimed at investigating issues surrounding youth migration in Somalia. Citizens in seven populous cities in different geographical locations and administrations were surveyed and key informants were interviewed.

Somaliland's drought threatens progress in protecting females from sexual violence

The devastating drought in the Horn of Africa is threatening progress made towards stamping out some of the worst forms of abuse against women and girls, Save the Children is warning.

Somalia has repaid UAE's support with insult: Bahrain Foreign Minister

Bahrain's Foreign Minister, Khalid bin Ahmed Al Khalifa, has weighed in on the diplomatic tension between United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Somalia, describing the latter as ungrateful and unfair to its Gulf ally.

Destination Yemen: Migrant arrivals soar despite war, famine and sickness

Somalis and Ethiopians are arriving in record numbers, raising demand for dwindling resources. And escaping again often proves impossible

Indonesia, Somalia agree to enhance trade ties

Indonesia and Somalia have agreed to intensify trade ties during a bilateral meeting between Indonesian Foreign Minister Retno Marsudi and Somalian Vice Foreign Minister Mukhtar Mahat Da`ud here on Wednesday.

A first hand account of DP World's Somaliland operations

DP World's role in two African ports has drawn a lot of attention recently.

UAE condemns Somali authorities' seizure of private jet, funds.

UAE denounces Somalia seizure of its plane, cash

DUBAI - The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday denounced Somalia's seizure of a civilian aircraft this week and its seizure of money on board, according to a statement on the state news agency WAM.

UK minister lauds AMISOM for its role in securing Somalia

Mogadishu, 10 April 2018 – A visiting UK Minister of State for the Armed Forces Rt. Hon. Mark Lancaster has paid tribute to the AU troops in Somalia for securing the country and reducing the threat of terrorism.

Somaliland elders approve 'historic' law criminalising rape

NAIROBI (Thomson Reuters Foundation) - Rapists in Somaliland face up to 20 years in jail after the break-away conservative Islamic region passed its first law against rape in a drive to combat gender violence, a senior official said on Monday.

There's nothing 'illegal' about asylum seekers

We are concerned about a recent spike in the use of the term "illegal" to characterize asylum seekers crossing the Canada-U.S. border.

Top 5 interesting facts about the Somali people

Do you know the history of Somali people? Well, the Somali people have a lot of history you need to know.

In rare decision, Minnesota Appeals Court backs firing of police officer

Appeals Court upholds Richfield's firing of officer.

Ethiopian soldier kills pregnant woman in Oromia, tensions up

Somalia parliament speaker quits as Gulf rivalries boil

The speaker of Somalia's parliament resigned on Monday after a dispute with President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed that analysts said was fuelled in part by a crisis in the Gulf spilling into the politics of the volatile Horn of Africa nation.