Africa Somalia Somalia's Ministry of Sport and Youth Affairs has pledged to investigate the selection process that led to an unprepared athlete representing the country at the International University Sports Federation World University Games in Chengdu, China
Africa Somalia 80% of Somalis are in favour of direct presidential vote; respondents in a new survey say next president should be chosen through a one-person, one-vote system, pointing to strong public support for giving citizens a greater say in choosing their leader
Africa Somalia Teedan, in Hiram region, was recaptured by Al-Shabaab fighters; the position was serving as a key line of defense and the clashes have left dozens of civilians deaths
Africa Somalia A tax-free fish export agreement has been signed with China, a major opportunity for Somali fisheries businesses
Africa Somalia New EU VISA restrictions make it more difficult for Somalis to travel to the bloc; the recently approved measures intensify an ongoing dispute with Mogadishu over the return of Somalis living irregularly in the EU