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By: Human right-center  The Human Rights Center recognizes that critics of the Somaliland government, officials and institutions are at risk of harassment, abuse, and persecution. Recurring arrests and abuse aimed at journalists and critics aims to disrupt the political processes in Somaliland. Authorities in Somaliland have...

Claim and counter-claim emerged on Wednesday after at least 22 soldiers were killed and 15 other people wounded in an alleged U.S. airstrike which hit a Somali army base. Reports from the region said the incident took place early Wednesday, 14 kilometers (9 miles) east...

Turkish president lashes out at US-led forces as Russia says new Washington defence policy would empower "jihadists". Turkey and Russia have separately accused the United States of backing what they call "terrorist groups" in Syria, on the same day they agreed to push for talks...

Somalia is electing representatives for its Parliament and Senate. The country hopes to form a new government by end of the year. Some interesting developments have emerged from the elections – with young candidates beating seasoned politicians. CCTV’s Abdulaziz Billow brings us the story of Zamzam...

ANKARA-Turkish Airlines will send 60 tons of humanitarian aid worth $2 million to famine-struck Somalia as part of a campaign by Vine and Snapchat star Jerome Jarre. Hollywood star Ben Stiller had asked Turkish Airlines via Twitter to offer one of its aircraft to send...

Kenya’s upcoming general election will have ramifications beyond its borders – particularly for its most fragile neighbour, Somalia. The two front runner coalitions headed by incumbent Uhuru Kenyatta and Raila Odinga have both pledged to cement Kenya’s place as the cornerstone of the region. In...

By Jimmy Golen U.S. claims 6 of top 10 spots among men, 2 of top 4 women BOSTON - The Kenyans are back in Boston after a relative lull that saw them shut out in the world's most prestigious marathon twice in the past three years. More...

Horndiplomat-Presidential Candidates Statement, H.E. Abdirahman M. Mohamud Farole and Hon. Ali Haji Warsame. Issues of concern on the National Leaders Forum (NLF) Communique for 2016 Election The communiqué is full of discrepancies and inconsistences with regard to the Provisional Federal Constitutions “PFC”. It contains illegitimate self-extension for...

Welcoming security, economic and political reforms in Somalia — including the peaceful election of a new Speaker of the House of People and resumed Parliament activity — the Security Council today noted with concern recent fighting in the northern Sool region, urging parties to...

The much-awaited Somalia presidential vote has once again been delayed. The polls are now slated for January, once the election of new lawmakers and senators is completed. The vote had been set for Wednesday, but the official said it likely will be on January 24...