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Somalia: UN envoy sees greater cooperation with Somaliland

HARGEISA, Somalia (HORN OBSERVER)- The United Nations Special Representative for Somalia, James Swan speaks to the press during visit to Hargeisa on Thursday where he had a meeting with local officials.

Somalia: AMISOM hospital receives laboratory and theater equipment

MOGADISHU, Somalia– The United Nations Support Office in Somalia (UNSOS) has handed over medical equipment to a health facility operated by the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) in Mogadishu.

Baidoa's first girls-only school: investing in girls' education to transform communities in Somalia

It is recess time, and lively chatter can be heard from the grounds of Abdalla Deerow School in Baidoa.

Police officers from Nigeria, Sierra Leone, honoured for contributing to peace in Somalia

Mogadishu – The African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) has honoured 19 police officers from Nigeria and Sierra Leone for contributing to ongoing international efforts to restore peace and security in Somalia.

Somalia: Media law amendment seeks restrictions on free press, gag social media

MOGADISHU, Somalia, (HORN OBSERVER) – Debate on the Somalia Media Law amendment has kicked off at the country's Upper House (Senate) on Tuesday as lawmakers firmly opposed new sections of the law that seek to impose restrictions on the free press and censorship against social media.

One killed, another injured in the Ethiopian Somali region amid protests against mosques burn in Amhara region

JIGJIGA, Ethiopia (HORN OBSERVER) Authorities in Somali State in Ethiopia have said at least one person was shot dead and another wounded after the security forces clashed with angry protesters in Jigjiga on Tuesday.

Eritrea to build new embassy in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Eritrean president Isaias Afwerki together with Ethiopian prime minister Dr Abiy Ahmed have laid foundation stone for a new Eritrean embassy building in the Ethiopian capital Addis Ababa, Ethiopian media reported.

American Muslims speak out

Al Jazeera asked several American Muslims to address the political environment in the country in light of the statements by Trump and Carson among others, perceived as stoking fear and distrust of the Muslim community.

Poles protest against government policy

Fears for country's 26-year-old democracy grow as new government moves to neutralise Constitutional Tribunal.

Tension and suspense as Spain heads to polls

Sunday's general election predicted to be closest in recent history but surveys show ruling People's Party edging ahead.

A roadmap to peace in Syria?

A rare show of unity among world powers produces a UN resolution on peace talks for Syria.

Clashes leave scores dead in northern Yemen

UN voices alarm at ceasefire violations as fighting between Houthis and government troops claims lives on both sides.

Turkey dismisses any Syria plan with Assad in place

Syrian leader's continued hold on power destabilising wider region, Turkish PM says, after UN draws up peace road map.

Democrats prepare to debate in wake of Trump hysteria

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders and others expected to distinguish themselves from Republicans' statements on security.

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