The unrecognized state is betting its Red Sea access and mineral wealth can convince the Trump administration to break with international consensus after decades of diplomatic isolation.
An increasing number of Somalis who grew up in the West are settling in Kenya for opportunity, stability, and a sense of belonging
Before the Netflix documentary drops on February 10, Somalis hope for a fairer representation of a conflict that has long been told from a Western perspective.
In a tightly contested race, incumbent Muse Bihi Abdi faces stiff competition from opposition leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi.
A new agreement on management of the Nile River, endorsed by half the countries along its course, is escalating the tensions between both countries.
Somalia’s first all-women newsroom, Bilan Media, has edged out a space for itself in the East African nation.
At the heart of the feud is Ethiopia seeking port access in Somaliland, the breakaway region from Somalia hoping for sovereignty.
Somalia faces a dual crisis of extreme rainfall and the aftermath of a severe drought, as flash flooding submerges up to 90 percent of Beledwayne.
Somalian government takes decisive measures by banning TikTok, Telegram, and online betting site over terrorism concerns amid ongoing offensive against Al-Shabaab insurgency.
Somalian sprinter Nasra Ali Abukar sparked online controversy and accusations of nepotism for an embarrassingly slow performance at the World University Games in Chengdu, China.
Around 200 Somali Americans gathered at the U.S. State Department to advocate for peace following the fatal clashes in Somaliland.
According to the United Nations, Somalian children are currently being admitted for medical treatment for malnutrition every minute in the East African country.
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