Abdulaziz Osman

Midwestern Muslims Fearful After Anti-Sharia Rallies

Heavy Losses Reported as Somali Puntland Forces Repel Al-Shabab Attack

At least 50 people, including three senior military officers, were killed Thursday when al-Shabab attacked military base in semi-autonomous region

Militants Burn Down School, Kill Teacher in Kenya

Suspected al-Shabab attackers wreak havoc in village

Somaliland Says UAE Can Launch Attacks From New Base

Base in Berbera will host warplanes that could attack Houthi rebels in Yemen

Congressman, Senator Concerned About Somalia Aid Cuts

Proposed 31-percent cut in foreign aid would hurt both humanitarian relief efforts and programs to curb terrorism Congressman Tom Emmer of Minnesota says

Hunger Claiming Lives in Rain-starved Somaliland

Drought has decimated livestock in the breakaway republic of Somaliland, killing even camels who can go months without a sip of water. But the lack of rain and lack of help is beginning to take human lives as well. For VOA, Abdulaziz Osman traveled to the Sool region of Somaliland and has this report.

Somaliland Suspends Development Programs in Face of Famine

Government needs funds to deal with effects of severe drought

Somaliland Hospital Cares for Malnourished From Drought

As breakaway republic of Somaliland grapples with severe drought, medical workers are struggling to aid people left weakened by malnourishment and hunger

Official Says 80 Percent of Livestock Dead in Somaliland

Extreme lack of rain has killed dozens and is forcing pastoralists into cities

Olympic Runner Mo Farrah Denies Doping After Leaked Report

Somali-born Farah won gold medals in the 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters for Britain at last two Olympics

Car Bomb in Somali Capital Kills 30

Officials have blamed al-Shabab for the attack

Somali Presidential Palace Attacked as New Leader Moves In

A Somali spokesmantells VOA's Somali service that two children were killed when one of the mortars hit their home in Warta Nabadda district near the palace

Somaliland Approves Naval, Air Base Deal with UAE

If signed, deal will give UAE a strong military foothold in Horn of Africa; in return UAE has agreed to implement in Somaliland various development projects, including modernizing highways

UN Envoy: Somalia's Presidential Election Must be Free of Fraud

More than 15 candidates for vying to become Somalia’s next president

Somalia Upper House Elects New Speaker

Move paves the way to hold delayed presidential vote

2 Blasts Hit Mogadishu; 6 Soldiers Killed

A suspected IED targeted a Somali Army checkpoint Thursday; separate blast injured seven people

20 Killed in Blast Near Mogadishu Port

Dozens wounded in attack claimed by Somalia's al-Shabab militant group

Somalia Demands Explanation for US Airstrike

US says attack was against al-Shabab, while Somali official says it was against regional government soldiers

Somali Minister Survives Assassination Attempt

Minister of Youth and Sport tells VOA the explosive device hit his car as he was shopping at a local market in Maka al-Mukaramah, the capital’s busy main street

Somalia Releases New Election Dates

Incumbent Hassan Sheikh Mohamoud is among dozens of candidates vying for the post of president