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ICC prosecutor Karim Khan removed over ‘political’ sex abuse claims

The Assembly of States Parties of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has voted to remove prosecutor Karim Khan over sexual misconduct allegations, his legal team has confirmed, suggesting that the move was “political” The vote…

Iran-backed Houthis claim missile attack on Saudi Arabia

The Iranian-backed Houthis have claimed a missile attack on Saudi Arabia, after Riyadh launched strikes on targets linked to the group on Friday. Early on Saturday, the Houthis’ Ansarollah media said on Telegram that a…

Historic Milestone as Somali Officers Graduate in Russia after nearly 40 years

The Russian government has trained new officers for the Somali Police Force, who officially graduated on Friday from the Academy of Management under the Ministry of Internal Affairs in the country. The officers earned Master’s…

‘Locked and loaded’: Trump warns Iran as US keeps door open to nuclear deal

US missiles struck targets across Iran on Friday and President Donald Trump vowed “major military punishment” for Tehran and its Houthi allies in Yemen, though he once again left open the door to a diplomatic…

AUSSOM Troop-Supplying Countries discuss the Mission’s Future

Military experts from countries contributing troops to the African Union mission in Somalia, AUSSOM, are holding discussions on the future of their deployment, particularly in a situation where there are funding gaps to sustain operations.…

Suspected Al-Shabaab militants attack Arabia and Fino towns in Mandera County

Suspected Al-Shabaab militants launched coordinated attacks on the towns of Arabia and Fino in Mandera County on Friday evening, triggering exchanges of gunfire between the attackers and security forces. According to preliminary reports, the attack…

Sheikh Hasina ally to step down as Bangladesh’s president

Bangladesh president Mohammed Shahabuddin is set to resign, as concerns grow that his former ally, ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina, will return to the country. Shahabuddin’s resignation comes days after Hasina told Reuters that she…

Somalia denies reports of Banana imports from Kenya

Somalia’s Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation has denied reports circulating on social media claiming that large quantities of bananas are being imported into the country from Kenya. In a brief statement issued on Thursday, the…

Somali Civil Society proposes transitional constituency-based electoral Model to break political deadlock

Somali civil society organizations have proposed a transitional constituency-based multiparty electoral model as a potential solution to the ongoing political dispute between the Federal Government and opposition groups over the country’s electoral framework. In a…

Kenya steps up operations to disrupt Al-Shabab in border areas

Kenyan security officials have said they are intensifying operations to disrupt the activities of Al-Shabab fighters with the aim of preventing attacks and limiting its movement between Somalia and Kenya, as described in the report.…