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Still no evidence Ilhan Omar's father committed war crimes while serving in Somali military

For several years, online rumors have alleged that U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar's father, Nur Omar Mohamed, committed war crimes as a military officer in Somalia before immigrating to the U.S. as a refugee.
Stars and Stripes

100th Somalia strike of year shows AFRICOM mission that outpaces even US action in Caribbean

U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets fly in formation April 5, 2025. Over the weekend, U.S. Africa Command carried out its 100th ...
Newsday

Ethiopian leader Abiy visits Somalia as Horn of Africa neighbors aim to improve strained relations

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Ethiopia's leader is visiting Somalia on Thursday, a trip that signifies improving relations between the two neighbors after a sharp rise in tensions last year. Prime Minister ...
Washington Times

Ethiopia and Somalia hold a first round of technical talks in Turkey toward resolving their dispute

ANKARA, Turkey — Top diplomats from Ethiopia and Somalia on Tuesday held a first round of technical talks aimed at resolving a dispute sparked by a deal between Ethiopia and Somalia’s breakaway region ...
The Africa Report

Is Al-Shabaab back? Key Somalia town of Maxaas falls

Islamist militants took control of the strategic town of Maxaas in central Somalia on Sunday after heavy fighting with the army and local militias, military sources said. The Al-Qaeda-linked ...
The Africa ReportOpinion

Egypt intends to shoulder its role and responsibilities in the Horn of Africa

Attacks by Al-Shabaab and the Houthis in the Red Sea, war in Sudan, Ethiopia’s ambitions … amid a turbulent neighbourhood, ...