African leaders meet in Nigeria to discuss terrorism voanews.com/a/african-lead…

Somalia, Turkey defense agreement started bearing fruits, says president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud speaking on board the TCG Kinaliada, a Turkish warship that arrived at Mogadishu seaport, April 23, 2024.

President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud presided over a welcoming ceremony for the Türkiye’s domestically produced TCG Kınalıada Corvette, which docked at Mogadishu Port on the occasion of Türkiye’s National Sovereignty and Children's Day.

In his address aboard the navy warship, the

JUST IN: Tunisian coast guard retrieves bodies of 19 migrants who were trying to reach the Italian island of Lampedusa; The latest incident took the number of migrant deaths off the Tunisian coast to nearly 200 in first four months of this year.

BREAKING: At least 16 migrants have died, 28 others are missing after their boat capsized off Djibouti coast, IOM - UN Migration 🇺🇳 said.

The boat was carrying 77 migrants including children. IOM reported the incident on Tuesday but it did not say when it happened.

Reuters reported a

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US begins talks on withdrawal of troops from Niger voanews.com/a/7580624.html

The US State Department has released its annual assessment of human rights across the globe.

In Gaza, the U.S. assessed that Israelis have killed or injured nearly 80,000 Palestinians -- accounting for 3% of the population abcnews.go.com/International/…

US charity trains medics to improve health care in rural Kenya voanews.com/a/us-charity-t…

BREAKING — Iraq, Turkey, Qatar and UAE sign a memorandum of understanding to cooperate in Iraq Development Road Project that links Gulf to Europe during Erdogan’s visit to Baghdad: Statement

UN envoy to Somalia to leave in May, at the end of her full-year assignment.

#Breaking US may send more troops to #Ukraine to be advisors based in embassy, not involved in combat. From Maj. Gen. Patrick Ryder to VOA-
 
“Currently, we are considering sending several additional advisors to augment the Office of Def. Coop. at the Embassy. For…advisory & support

Terry Anderson, AP reporter abducted in Lebanon and held captive for years, has died at 76 apnews.com/article/terry-…

Haiti's capital under gang attacks as the country prepares for the installation of a nine-member council to take over from Prime Minister Ariel Henry, who pledged to step down on March 11 while stranded outside the country and under pressure from the US reuters.com/world/americas…

A first group of Somali minors with heart diseases who will be cured in Italy departed from Mogadishu.
The initiative was realised by the Italian NGO GRT, the association of the Somali community of 'Mother and Child Care', Niguarda Hospital, the Lombardy Region and Hormuud Salaam Foundation.

Finally, rain graces Mogadishu! 🌧️ After a long wait, the rain has finally arrived, bringing joy to the city. Check out this breathtaking video captured from the main road of Daynile district. Nature's beauty is truly remarkable! #Mogadishu #RainySeason #Somalia Harun Maruf

2 Japanese navy helicopters crash during training, 1 dead, 7 missing apnews.com/article/japan-…

Turkey has donated more humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip than any other nations

Israeli data as of April 17.

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58 Die After Boat Capsizes In Central Africa: Rescuers barrons.com/news/58-die-af…

Somaliland Statement Regarding the G7 Communique mfa.govsomaliland.org/article/govern…