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Abdoul Abdi, refugee facing deportation, says he is looking for a second chance

'If anybody thinks that throwing away your second and last chance is something to gamble with, this is crazy'

Somalia's Federal and state governments reach agreement on new Justice and Corrections framework

Jowhar - A new agreement seeking to streamline the justice and corrections systems in Somalia has been endorsed by the country's Federal Government and Federal Member States.

Al-Shabaab amputates hands of two men accused of theft

Al-Shabaab militants amputated the hands of two men accused of theft in Kunya-Barow town of Lower Shabelle region on Thursday evening.

Somalia voices support to Turkey's Afrin campaign

Ethiopia - Somalia on Friday expressed its support for Turkey's military operation in Syria's Afrin.

Raila oath will show world that Africa is a shithole, says Alfred Mutua

Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has disparaged Nasa leaders Raila Odinga and Kalonzo Musyoka's planned swearing in.

Blind Somali pianist opens music school for the disabled

Mubarak Farah was eight years old when he began teaching himself to play the piano. A refugee who came to Ottawa with his family when he was three, Farah listened to the Somali folk music played from his family's cassettes, matching the notes on his keys and eventually figuring out the chords being…

Record-breaking Ethiopians take first 10 spots in Dubai Marathon

Ethiopia's Mosinet Geremew set a new Dubai Marathon record when he sprinted clear from a large group of his compatriots to claim victory in the 10th fastest time over the distance on Friday.

Human rights official wants KDF withdrawn from Somalia

Human rights organization in Mombasa has called for withdrawal of Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) from Somalia

Somalia's foreign Minister meets his Ethiopian counterpart in Addis Ababa

Somalia's Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Co-operation, Ahmed Isse Awad on Thursday met with his Ethiopian counterpart, Workneh Gebeyehu in the Ethiopian capital

Keating: Despite "turbulent politics"; tangible progress has been made

The Special Representative of UN Secretary-General to Somalia, Michael Keating addressed the security council on Wednesday, highlighting Somalia's progress despite terrorism, the risk of famine and a stormy political climate.

Somalia set to establish regulatory body for telecom industry

The Somali government said on Wednesday it will establish the first-ever ICT body, the National Communications Authority (NCA), to help regulate the country's telecommunication sector.

Trump warns Erdogan to avoid clash between U.S., Turkish forces

U.S. President Donald Trump urged Turkey on Wednesday to curtail its military operation in Syria and warned it not to bring U.S. and Turkish forces into conflict, but a Turkish source said a White House readout did not accurately reflect the conversation.

Nauru refugees petition Australia

About 500 refugees detained by Australia on Nauru have signed a petition demanding they be moved to Australia and New Zealand.

A bitter rivalry between Arab states is spilling into Africa

Several countries have been dragged into the fray

Somali forces kill young boys in anti-Shahab operation

US forces operating in Somalia took part in a mission in which their Somali counterparts killed fighters who appeared to be under 18, the US military's Africa Command said Wednesday.

Kenya's Oscar nominee Watu Wote: All Of Us premieres

It has got the makings of a Hollywood thriller.

Somalia lures defectors in new push against insurgents

As an undercover operative for Somalia's al Shabaab militia, Nasteh spied on the insurgent group's senior commanders to ensure their loyalty and planned bombings and assassinations in government-controlled territory.

Three militants killed in Al-Shabaab attack on AMISOM base Buloburde

Three Al-Shabaab Islamist militants in Buloburde town last night after the militants raided AMISOM base, a district official said Wednesday.

Kenyan short film on Mandera bus attack nominated for an Oscar

Kenyan film "Watu Wote" - all of us - has been nominated for an Oscar award for best live action short film.

President Farmaajo concludes his inaugural tour to Puntland and Galmudug

With a historic visit to the coastal town of Hobyo in Mudug region, President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed 'Farmaajo' two-week tour to Puntland and Galmudug drew to a close.