Can Ilhan Omar be deported? Republicans call for her removal
Rep. Omar, a Somali American and Muslim, said recent comments she made about Somalia have been "slanted" by conservatives.
Ilhan Omar deportation calls grow from Republicans
Conservatives called for the progressive lawmaker to be expelled from Congress and deported over remarks she purportedly made.
Ilhan Omar defends Somalia remarks amid backlash
The congresswoman was criticized after comments she made went viral online, but she called the backlash "completely off"
Video shows Indian marine commandos storming hijacked ship
Indian Navy is set to boost its presence in the region as part of anti-piracy measures, the navy chief said
U.S. forces under 'protection measures' as African troops deploy for Niger
"AFRICOM is monitoring the situation in Niger, and U.S. forces continue to take prudent force protection measures," the U.S. Africa Command told Newsweek.
U.S. says killing ISIS figure in Somalia shows how group is still spreading
"The terrorism threat today is more diffuse, ideologically diverse and geographically dispersed than it was 20 or so years ago," a U.S. official said.
Passenger aboard cruise liner reveals what happens in a "pirate drill"
A passenger on a world wide cruise shows what happens during a 'pirate drill' while sailing through the Suez Canal.
Poachers caught butchering giraffe in bloody scenes ending in gunfight
Poaching of vulnerable and endangered animals has increased in recent months because of a drought scorching Kenya and other nearby African countries.
How shift in East Africa's rainy season could change everything
East Africa is experiencing its worst drought in decades. One person could be dying every 48 seconds in the two drought-stricken countries.
A Person Dies of Hunger Every Four Seconds
Feeding the hungry must become a priority for everyone.
A Simple Solution to Save Millions of Children From Wasting Away
Child wasting is a global problem—but unlike many other global challenges, the solution is staring us in the face.
Why is the U.S. Continuing to Engage Somalia?
We both lost our brother to war in Somalia. The least Congress could do is thoroughly debate and vote on where, when, and most importantly, why we should send our friends and family to fight and potentially die in endless conflicts.
Ilhan Omar Booed at Somali Music Event in Minneapolis
The congresswoman was booed by a mostly Somali crowd in her home state after going up on stage at a concert in Minneapolis.
The U.S. Shouldn't Turn Back the Clock in Somalia
The U.S. mission in Somalia is a peripheral concern with no strategic value.
Why Is Joe Biden Sending U.S. Troops to Somalia?
The order is in stark contrast to Biden's withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan last year.
After Ending 'Forever War' in Afghanistan, Biden Sends Troops to Somalia
A senior administration official said that less than 500 troops would pursue "persistent" engagement in Somalia, reversing an "irrational" policy by former President Donald Trump.
As Famine Descends on Somalia, We Must Act to Save Lives
The biggest obstacle right now in helping Somalia is low funding for food aid.
Biden Needs to Look Beyond the Military to Solve Somalia's Security Crisis
President Joe Biden needs to work with Somali leaders.
Trump's Withdrawal From Somalia Is Putting Troops 'at Risk,' General Says
"I believe my assessment is that it is not effective; it's not efficient, and it puts our troops at greater risk," said U.S. Army General Stephen Townsend.
Where Is the Outcry For All Global Conflicts and War?
It's racist jargon that makes us ignore conflicts raging internationally.
Biden Killed Less Civilians in First Year Than Any U.S. Leader This Century
But Airwars' Emily Tripp also said, compared to prior years, activists "haven't had that level of communication" and "haven't seen that level of interest" from the Pentagon to look into claims.
Al-Shabab Says It Was Targeting 'White Officials' After Car Bomb Kills 8
Witnesses said a United Nations convoy near a checkpoint leading to the airport appeared to be the target of the blast.
Donald Trump Attacks Ilhan Omar, Resurfaces Conspiracy Theory
Trump said Omar "should apologize for marrying her brother" and lashed out at her for "abandoning" Somalia, a country she left as a 12-year-old refugee.
International Court Ends Dispute With Kenya Over Ocean Boundary
The International Court of Justice sided with Somalia in a dispute over territory potentially rich in oil and gas in the Indian Ocean.
Ilhan Omar Demands Answers From White House on Airstrike in Somalia
Representative Ilhan Omar, a Minnesota Democrat, is pushing back on Democratic President Joe Biden administration's decision to airstrike in Somalia.
Kenyan Refugee Camps With Over 400K Somalis, Sudanese to Close in 2022
Kenya's announcement to close the camps came after Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta met with United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Filippo Grandi to discuss the management of refugees within the camps.
Trump Pulls Back Troops Fighting Al-Shabab Terrorist Group in Somalia
"While a change in force posture, this action is not a change in U.S. policy," read a Friday statement from the Department of Defense.
Trump Pulls Most US Troops from Somalia, But 'Not Withdrawing' from Africa
"The President of the United States has ordered the Department of Defense and the United States Africa Command to reposition the majority of personnel and assets out of Somalia by early 2021," the Pentagon said in a statement.
CIA Officer Killed in Somalia Is 136th Known to Have Died Serving
The officer was reported to be involved in a CIA operation against the jihadist organization Al-Shabab, which is waging an insurgency in the country.