Saudi Arabia turns back 1,000 female pilgrims from Nigeria
Saudi Arabia this week turned back more than 1,000 Nigerian women pilgrims who were not accompanied by male guardians or "mahram."
Saudi's Ministry of Pilgrimage...
Parents of Somali-Canadian ask son’s killer to surrender
In a dignified, emotion-laden appeal, the parents of a young Somali-Canadian slain execution-style 11 days ago told the killer or killers they have been...
Kenyan forces surround Somali rebel bastion
Kenyan and Somali troops have captured Somalia's southern port city of Kismayo, the last bastion of al-Shabab fighters, Kenya's military spokesman has said.
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Al Shabaab stronghold Kismayo falls
Kenya Defence Forces alongside Amisom have taken control of Al Shabaab stronghold and headquarters of Kismayo in Somalia.
Kenya military spokesman Colonel Cyrus Oguna said...
Kenya troops fight on beaches in assault on Somali rebel city
MOGADISHU, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Kenyan troops attacked the Somali port city of Kismayu from three sides on Friday in an assault to drive...