UN Approves ATMIS Replacement in Somalia Amidst Funding Concerns
The UN Security Council approved the replacement of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) with the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) on January 1, 2024, with a reduced troop strength of approximately 11,000, following bilateral agreements; the US a...
UN Approves ATMIS Replacement in Somalia Amidst Funding Concerns
The UN Security Council approved the replacement of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) with the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) on January 1, 2024, with a reduced troop strength of approximately 11,000, following bilateral agreements; the US a...
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32% Bias Score
Somali Migrant's Perilous Journey Highlights Desperate Flight from Conflict and Climate Change
Idil Abdullahi Goley's $6,500 journey from Somalia to Europe via a dangerous sea route resulted in the death of 25 fellow migrants, highlighting the desperate situation driving thousands of Somalis to risk their lives annually due to extremist attacks and climate change.
Somali Migrant's Perilous Journey Highlights Desperate Flight from Conflict and Climate Change
Idil Abdullahi Goley's $6,500 journey from Somalia to Europe via a dangerous sea route resulted in the death of 25 fellow migrants, highlighting the desperate situation driving thousands of Somalis to risk their lives annually due to extremist attacks and climate change.
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40% Bias Score
Ethiopia-Somalia Maritime Dispute Resolved Through Turkish Mediation
Mediation by Turkish President Erdogan resolved a nearly year-long maritime conflict between Ethiopia and Somalia before mid-December 2024, granting Ethiopia access to international waters via Somalia while respecting Somali territorial integrity, following a problematic agreement with Somaliland th...
Ethiopia-Somalia Maritime Dispute Resolved Through Turkish Mediation
Mediation by Turkish President Erdogan resolved a nearly year-long maritime conflict between Ethiopia and Somalia before mid-December 2024, granting Ethiopia access to international waters via Somalia while respecting Somali territorial integrity, following a problematic agreement with Somaliland th...
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44% Bias Score
Ethiopia-Somalia Conflict Resolved: Port Access Agreement to be Negotiated
Ethiopia and Somalia, with Turkish mediation, ended their conflict over Ethiopia's Red Sea access; negotiations for a port access agreement will begin in February 2025, potentially rendering void a prior agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland.
Ethiopia-Somalia Conflict Resolved: Port Access Agreement to be Negotiated
Ethiopia and Somalia, with Turkish mediation, ended their conflict over Ethiopia's Red Sea access; negotiations for a port access agreement will begin in February 2025, potentially rendering void a prior agreement between Ethiopia and Somaliland.
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32% Bias Score
EU Extends Counter-Piracy Operation Atalanta Until 2027
The European Union extended Operation Atalanta, its counter-piracy mission in the Indian Ocean, for two more years until February 28, 2027, due to increased pirate activity and maintaining maritime security, with Spain playing a key role by hosting the headquarters and continuously deploying frigate...
EU Extends Counter-Piracy Operation Atalanta Until 2027
The European Union extended Operation Atalanta, its counter-piracy mission in the Indian Ocean, for two more years until February 28, 2027, due to increased pirate activity and maintaining maritime security, with Spain playing a key role by hosting the headquarters and continuously deploying frigate...
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36% Bias Score
Somaliland-Ethiopia Agreement Under Review After Somalia-Ethiopia Deal
Somaliland's former foreign minister confirmed a prior agreement with Ethiopia, now under review by Somaliland's new government, while disputing Somalia's claim that the agreement is invalid. The new government will decide the future of the deal.
Somaliland-Ethiopia Agreement Under Review After Somalia-Ethiopia Deal
Somaliland's former foreign minister confirmed a prior agreement with Ethiopia, now under review by Somaliland's new government, while disputing Somalia's claim that the agreement is invalid. The new government will decide the future of the deal.
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36% Bias Score
Puntland Launches Military Operation Against ISIS
Puntland launched a military operation against ISIS in its mountainous regions after years of insurgent activity, including assassinations and trade disruption, offering amnesty to surrendering members while citing completed regional political processes as enabling the operation.
Puntland Launches Military Operation Against ISIS
Puntland launched a military operation against ISIS in its mountainous regions after years of insurgent activity, including assassinations and trade disruption, offering amnesty to surrendering members while citing completed regional political processes as enabling the operation.
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44% Bias Score
Former Somalian Officer Deportated for Human Rights Abuses
On December 20, 2024, ICE deported Yusuf Abdi Ali, a 71-year-old former Somalian lieutenant colonel, from the U.S. after a Department of Justice ruling found him responsible for torture and extrajudicial killings committed in Somalia between 1987 and 1989. Ali, who resided in Springfield, Virginia, ...
Former Somalian Officer Deportated for Human Rights Abuses
On December 20, 2024, ICE deported Yusuf Abdi Ali, a 71-year-old former Somalian lieutenant colonel, from the U.S. after a Department of Justice ruling found him responsible for torture and extrajudicial killings committed in Somalia between 1987 and 1989. Ali, who resided in Springfield, Virginia, ...
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48% Bias Score
Cyclone Chido: 94 Dead, Thousands Affected in Mozambique
Cyclone Chido killed 94 people and injured 768 in Mozambique, affecting over 622,000 after making landfall on December 15th, causing widespread damage to schools and infrastructure in Cabo Delgado, Niassa, and Nampula provinces.
Cyclone Chido: 94 Dead, Thousands Affected in Mozambique
Cyclone Chido killed 94 people and injured 768 in Mozambique, affecting over 622,000 after making landfall on December 15th, causing widespread damage to schools and infrastructure in Cabo Delgado, Niassa, and Nampula provinces.
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36% Bias Score
Somali Pirates Demand $10 Million Ransom for Chinese Fishing Vessel
Pirates hijacked a Chinese fishing vessel with 18 crew members off the coast of Somalia in late November, demanding a $10 million ransom; the incident highlights persistent maritime security challenges and the complex factors contributing to the resurgence of piracy in the region.
Somali Pirates Demand $10 Million Ransom for Chinese Fishing Vessel
Pirates hijacked a Chinese fishing vessel with 18 crew members off the coast of Somalia in late November, demanding a $10 million ransom; the incident highlights persistent maritime security challenges and the complex factors contributing to the resurgence of piracy in the region.
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32% Bias Score
Somaliland's Deal with Ethiopia Unsettled Amidst Somalia-Ethiopia Agreement
Following a recent agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia, Somaliland asserts its deal with Ethiopia for recognition in exchange for port access remains valid, despite the Ankara Declaration seemingly invalidating it; however, the new Somaliland president plans to review the agreement, emphasizing t...
Somaliland's Deal with Ethiopia Unsettled Amidst Somalia-Ethiopia Agreement
Following a recent agreement between Somalia and Ethiopia, Somaliland asserts its deal with Ethiopia for recognition in exchange for port access remains valid, despite the Ankara Declaration seemingly invalidating it; however, the new Somaliland president plans to review the agreement, emphasizing t...
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44% Bias Score
Somaliland's New Government Responds to Somalia-Ethiopia Ankara Agreement
Somaliland's new government declared the Somalia-Ethiopia Ankara agreement irrelevant, while prioritizing peace, healthcare, and infrastructure. Somalia clarified the agreement facilitates Ethiopian trade via Somali ports, stating prior Somaliland agreements are null.
Somaliland's New Government Responds to Somalia-Ethiopia Ankara Agreement
Somaliland's new government declared the Somalia-Ethiopia Ankara agreement irrelevant, while prioritizing peace, healthcare, and infrastructure. Somalia clarified the agreement facilitates Ethiopian trade via Somali ports, stating prior Somaliland agreements are null.
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36% Bias Score