FAO hosts Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation

Experience shows that the adoption of good practices can make livestock systems truly sustainable, QU Dongyu, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), said today as he opened the second Global...

Electoral Showdown In Somalia: Averting Another Round Of Turmoil

What’s new? Somalia is heading toward more political tumult. The government’s electoral reforms, planned to take effect in 2026, have prompted fierce resistance from opponents who view these as a bid to tilt the scales in the incumbent president’s...

Heads of state to recommit to women’s, children’s, adolescents’ health at UNGA 2025

Women WORLD leaders will recommit to advancing the health and rights of women, children and adolescents at a high-level event on the sidelines of the 79th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). This is contained in a statement signed by Ms...

Ukrainian local authorities will share experiences on addressing internal displacement in global forum

Representatives from Perechyn and Voznesensk city councils will share their experiences on including and finding solutions for internally displaced people with government representatives of eight other countries around the world. Monday, 29...

Families of US drone victims seek reparations in Somalia

Growing up in a nomadic family in central Somalia’s Galgaduud region, Luul Dahir Mohamed, like many girls in her Bedouin community, never got the opportunity to go to school. But as she grew up, married and had two children – Mohamed and Mariam –...

When school becomes a place of terror: 41,000 attacks on educational institutions in 2024

Photo UNRWA by Cosimo Graziani The endless slaughter of children killed while at school worsens year after year. In Africa, in the heart of Europe, in the Middle East, which is marked by the tragedy in Gaza, and in the United States, where there...

Somalia's defence minister backs U.S. congresswoman Ilhan Omar after Trump criticism

Somalia's defence minister backs U.S. congresswoman Ilhan Omar after Trump criticism MOGADISHU – Somalia's Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi expressed support on Saturday for U.S. Congresswoman Ilhan Omar after U.S. President Donald Trump...

African food safety project to focus on 10 countries

Two agencies have launched a project to improve food safety in 10 African countries. The African Development Bank and African Union Commission (AUC) said the Strengthening Food Safety Standards and Nutrition in Africa (SFNA) project will bolster...

Today in Africa — September 22, 2025: Prominent Egyptian Activist Alaa Abdel Fattah Pardoned, Colombian Mercenaries Found Fighting in Sudan War, It’s World Rhino Day

Every day, OkayAfrica shares a roundup of news we’re following but haven’t published as full articles. These short updates cover what’s happening on the continent — in culture, politics, and beyond. For more on stories like these, be sure to check...

Somalia Delays Opening of Parliament Amid Political Turmoil and Electoral Disputes

Somalia Delays Opening of Parliament Amid Political Turmoil and Electoral Disputes MOGADISHU, Somalia - The Federal Parliament of Somalia will not be opened today (Saturday) as planned, following last-minute changes orchestrated by President...

‘Killed us twice’: Families of US drone victims seek reparations in Somalia

Growing up in a nomadic family in central Somalia’s Galgaduud region, Luul Dahir Mohamed, like many girls in her Bedouin community, never got the opportunity to go to school. But as she grew up, married and had two children – Mohamed and Mariam –...

From New York with first lady: Impressed by takeaways of UNGA 80

To witness the 80th United Nations General Assembly in New York was truly unforgettable. The city carried a special energy, and the moments I experienced will remain in my memory. The first lady, Emine Erdoğan, impressed everyone with her presence...

Single boat carrying record 125 migrants crosses Channel to UK

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Small boat carrying record 125 people crossed Channel on Saturday

The number of people on board breaks a record from August, when 106 migrants crossed to the UK A boat carrying 125 people crossed the Channel on Saturday, according to reports, making it the largest number of migrants recorded as making the...

Obese children

It’s official. For the first time in the history of the world, there are more overnourished children than undernourished. Sounds good? Less undernourished? Less starving? Despite the fight for food that children face in the Sudan, in Gaza and in...

According to an immigration circular distributed to recruitment agencies and travel offices, the suspension applies to Uganda, Sudan, Somalia, Cameroon, and Libya. It also extends to Afghanistan, Yemen, Lebanon, and Bangladesh.

According to an immigration circular distributed to recruitment agencies and travel offices, the suspension applies to Uganda, Sudan, Somalia, Cameroon, and Libya. It also extends to Afghanistan, Yemen, Lebanon, and Bangladesh. The directive...

Golf Legend Phil Mickelson Calls for Ilhan Omar to Be 'Sent Back to Somalia'

Golf legend Phil Mickelson took to the social media platform X over the weekend to call out multiple House Democrats by name. He specifically called for Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota to be deported back to Somalia. In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s...

TIKA supports Somalia with education, labs, special needs projects

The Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) is playing a crucial role in Somalia’s development through a range of educational and social projects. These include opening a Turkish language classroom in an orphanage, establishing a...

Phil Mickelson demands Ilhan Omar be 'sent back to Somalia' following Charlie Kirk controversy

Golfer Phil Mickelson has ignited controversy by publicly demanding that Congresswoman Ilhan Omar be deported back to her native Somalia. The LIV Golf star made these inflammatory remarks on social media in response to Omar's recent comments about...

Phil Mickelson rips Rep. Ilhan Omar over Charlie Kirk comments and demands she is 'sent back to Somalia'

By ALEX RASKIN, US SPORTS NEWS EDITOR Published: 17:21 EDT, 21 September 2025 | Updated: 17:37 EDT, 21 September 2025 Golfer Phil Mickelson has demanded congresswoman Ilhan Omar's deportation to her native Somalia and accused the Minnesota...