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Beautiful photos of a Somali wedding in a Mogadishu refugee camp
"Life is about who you marry, not the type of home you live in."
Alex Wheeler Sep 13, 2016
Somali refugees in Kenya return to violence and sexual exploitation under UN-backed scheme
Somalia remains wracked by violence and al-Shabab terrorism.
Laetitia Bader Sep 13, 2016
Somalia's ban on Kenyan khat drug import linked to Kenyan politician's visit to Somaliland
Somalia accused Kenyan politician of using khat business to campaign for the break up of the country
Elsa Buchanan Sep 07, 2016
Younger brother of Olympic 2016 hero Mo Farah faces deportation to Somalia
Ahmed Farah served four years for knife crime, but now fears for his life.
Mark Piggott Aug 28, 2016
Somalis leaving Kenya due to threats and pressure from authorities, UN claims
Refugees are registering to return to war-torn Somalia over fear of Kenyan security officials.
Elsa Buchanan Aug 26, 2016
Large explosion rips through south Somali town in suspected attack by Al-Shabab militants
Many bombings have been claimed by al-Shabab, which wants to turn Somalia into an Islamist state.
Fiona Keating Aug 25, 2016
Kenya softens its position on Dadaab refugee camp closures and refugees repatriation to Somalia
Camp said to be economic burden and breeding ground for terrorism but will stay open until Somalia stabilises.
Elsa Buchanan Aug 22, 2016
Fears of Al-Shabaab presence in Rwanda as three terror suspects killed
Rwanda has faced ethnic conflict but escaped terror attacks.
Ludovica Iaccino Aug 19, 2016
Fadumo Dayib: Somalia's first female presidential candidate urges talks with al-Shabab
Presidential hopeful Dayib shares her hopes for Somalis in an exclusive interview with IBTimes UK.
Elsa Buchanan Aug 16, 2016
Who is Fadumo Dayib, Somalia's first female presidential hopeful?
Meet the presidential candidate who confounds stereotypes and wants to confront injustice.
Elsa Buchanan Aug 11, 2016
Who is Stephen Schwartz, the first US ambassador to Somalia in 25 years?
Schwartz has served in key leadership positions at missions overseas and in Washington DC.
Elsa Buchanan Aug 10, 2016
Former Somalian MP, aged 57, becomes Al-Shabaab's second-oldest suicide bomber
Badbado announced in 2010 he was joining Al-Shabaab as legislators had failed to implement Sharia law.
Ludovica Iaccino Jul 27, 2016
Massive explosions and gunfire near Mogadishu Airport as suicide car bombers target peacekeepers
Unconfirmed reports of gunfire at Aden Adde International Airport following the blasts.
Callum Paton Jul 26, 2016
Hamza Bin Laden: Who is the 'crown prince of terror' – son and heir to Osama Bin Laden's al-Qaeda?
The 20-year-old son of Osama Bin Laden has been groomed for jihad from a young age.
Callum Paton Jul 11, 2016
Dozens killed in al-Shabaab bomb attack and clashes at Somali military base
The al-Qaeda linked group rammed a car packed with explosives into a Somali military base.
Callum Paton Jul 11, 2016
Al-Shabaab suspected of launching suicide car bomb attack on Mogadishu hotel
A suicide bomber detonated a car bomb at the gate of a city-center hotel.
William Watkinson Jun 25, 2016
Kenya Al-Shabaab: Two policemen 'burned beyond recognition' in attack that leaves five dead
Militants ambush police vehicle in Mandera vowing attacks will continue until Kenyan troops leave Somalia.
Ludovica Iaccino Jun 20, 2016
World Refugee Day: Hundreds gather in Nairobi to stand in solidarity with forced migrants
IBTimes UK attended celebrations in the capital's Kayole suburb as refugees performed traditional dances.
Elsa Buchanan Jun 20, 2016
Al-Shabaab militants storm Ethiopian army base in Somalia using suicide car bomb
It is unclear as to how many people were killed in the attack.
Divya Kishore Jun 09, 2016
Activists urge Sky News to drop footage that shows female genital mutilation
The footage was originally scheduled to air on 6 June, but has since been delayed.
Pavitra Dwibhashyam Jun 07, 2016
Somalia: African Union peacekeepers held over 'illegal trade' in military equipment
Funded by European Union, AMISOM troops are fighting Al Shabaab Islamic militants.
Elsa Buchanan Jun 06, 2016
Somalia: At least 16 killed in Al-Shabaab car-bomb attack on Mogadishu hotel used by government
The al-Qaeda-affiliated militant group remains a threat to Somalia and neighbouring Kenya and Uganda.
Alex Wheeler Jun 02, 2016
Somalia: MPs among 15 dead in hotel blast and gun raid claimed by al-Shabaab
Islamist militants stormed a hotel in the centre of Mogadishu leaving at least 50 wounded.
William Watkinson Jun 02, 2016
Somali refugees in Kenya's Dadaab camp may die trying to cross Mediterranean
Somalis are second largest group of Africans dying in the Mediterranean.
Elsa Buchanan May 16, 2016
Somali refugees in Kenya's Dadaab camp: 'We are tired, we have been refugees forever'
EXCLUSIVE: IBTimes UK speaks to Somali refugees who face rapatriation to war-torn Somalia
Elsa Buchanan May 14, 2016
Kenya: Closure of Dadaab and Kakuma refugee camps would be a 'gift to Al-Shabaab terrorists'
Decision to close refugee camps over security and economic concerns would displace more than 600,000 people
Elsa Buchanan May 10, 2016
British troops arrive in Somalia to help UN fight al-Qaeda-linked al-Shabaab
The troops will back the African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).
William Watkinson May 02, 2016
UK deploys first troops in Somalia to support UN mission
In a bid to combat threats from Islamic militants in East Africa, UK has sent its troops.
Nandini Krishnamoorthy May 02, 2016
Isis conflict: Fears mount over jihadists' Somalia branch led by Briton
UK passport holder Abdul Nadir Mumin leads sizeable contingent of IS fighters in Horn of Africa, says report.
Karthick Arvinth Apr 29, 2016
Somalia executes Al-Shabaab member Hassan Hanafi who helped group kill journalists
Journalist Hanafi helped Shabaab identify five peers who were later killed by the terrorist group.
Ludovica Iaccino Apr 12, 2016
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