Outpouring of Muslim condemnation follows Israel’s Somaliland recognition
Widespread condemnation has followed across the Islamic world after Somaliland celebrated Israel’s decision to recognise the breakaway territory.
On Friday, Israel became the world’s first...
Catastrophic drought displaces one million in Somalia
A devastating drought in Somalia has reached unprecedented levels, leaving one million people within the country displaced, the UN refugee agency, UNHCR, said on Thursday.
More than...
Somali government ends all agreements with UAE in its territory
Tensions in the Red Sea have continued to rise as Somalia has ended all its agreements with the UAE, including at major ports, kicking...
Israeli Foreign Minister visits Somaliland
Gideon Sa’ar, the Israeli Foreign Minister, has become the first Israeli diplomat to visit the breakaway region of Somaliland since Israel recognised its independence...
Kenyan police accused of torturing Somali refugees
According to a report released by Human Rights Watch, Kenyan police tortured, raped, abused and arbitrarily detained at least a 1,000 Somali refugees between...
Kenyans infuriated over Britain’s banning of khat
Despite their majority Muslim population, Somalis and Arabs provide the largest market for khat in the world, writes Mohammed Kahiye from Nairobi.
My friend Hussein...
Somali scholars issue fatwa against Al Shabab
More than 160 Somali scholars have issued a fatwa denouncing the al Qaeda-affiliated Al Shabab group, stating its activities have "no place in Islam", writes...
Somali town outlaws extravagant weddings to increase marriage among youth
A Somali town has prohibited extravagant weddings in an attempt to increase marriages between young people and stop them from migrating abroad, the BBC...
Britain to send hundreds of soldiers to Somalia to train forces fighting Al-Shabaab
Hundreds of British soldiers will be sent to Somalia to train forces fighting Al-Shabaab.
The Al Qaeda-linked militia have been pushed back from major cities...
VIDEO: Muslims in Somalia gather to pray for rain
Video footage of Muslims in Somalia collectively praying for rain due to the severe ongoing drought in the country.
This video was posted on YouTube...
