Global Epidemiology and Burden of Migraine in Children and Adolescents from 1990 to 2021: Insights from the Global Burden of Disease Study 2021

Introduction Migraine is the most prevalent primary headache in children and adolescents. Unlike adult migraine, children and adolescents often present with atypical symptoms and cyclical syndromes, complicating diagnosis and treatment.1 This...

Somalia Clarifies Position on African Children’s Rights Charter Amid Islamic Law Concerns

Somalia’s recent ratification of the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child marks a pivotal development in the country’s commitment to child rights protection. Ratified by the Somali House of the People in October 2025, this move...

Built for Defence: Delivering health support with precision and pride

As Defence evolves, so too will its health needs. Oct 8, 2025 3 min read Source: Supplied A fundamental priority for defence or national security organisations is the health and wellbeing of their people, whether they are deployed in high-risk...

Somalia president Mohamud extends an olive branch to Jubaland leader

After months of political bickering and armed confrontation, Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has taken a surprising step towards reconciliation with Jubaland’s President Ahmed Madobe. And his declaration, made before Parliament this...

Angiographic Characteristics of Coronary Artery Disease in Patients with Systolic Heart Failure: A Sub-Saharan Referral Center Experience

Introduction Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is responsible for over 1 million deaths in sub-Saharan Africa in 2019 alone.1 It also contributes significantly to global CVD mortality. Alongside rising rates of coronary heart disease, infectious...

Somalia health ministry concludes 2025 coordination meeting in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, Oct 3, 2025 – Somalia’s Ministry of Health has concluded a two-day national health coordination meeting in Mogadishu, aimed at aligning plans and priorities for the country’s health sector in 2025. The meeting, attended by federal and...

Seven al-Shabab Militants Killed After Prison Attack in Mogadishu

Addis Ababa, October 6, 2025 (ENA) -- Somali security forces on Sunday said they had killed seven al-Shabab militants who stormed a high-security prison in Mogadishu. The government said all the attackers were killed following their six-hour...

Somali Forces Kill Seven Al-Shabab Militants After Six-Hour Siege At Mogadishu Prison

Somali security forces on Sunday said they had killed seven al-Shabab militants who stormed a high-security prison in Mogadishu. The government confirmed that all the attackers were killed following a six-hour siege. The al-Qaeda–linked al-Shabab...

Two Patrons, One Fleet: The Risks of Turkey-Pakistan Overlap in Somalia

In Mogadishu’s corridors, a new choreography is unfolding. Turkey has long cemented its role as Somalia’s partner in rebuilding its military, establishing a major overseas training base, supplying special forces, committing to naval security, and...

Somalia’s Parliament Endorses African Charter on Child Rights, Welfare

(MENAFN) Somalia’s federal parliament formally approved the African Charter on the Rights and Welfare of the Child on Wednesday during a session held in Mogadishu. The meeting was overseen by Sheikh Adan Mohamed Noor Madobe, Speaker of the Lower...

KDF evaluates readiness of Somalia-based troops under AU stabilization mission

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 5 — The Chief of Inspectorate at the Defence Headquarters, Brigadier Lawrence Ntoyai, has led a delegation from the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Directorate of Oversight, Compliance, and Accountability (DOCA) on an operational...

Al-Shabaab attacks main intelligence prison in Mogadishu

MOGADISHU, Somalia Additional details are emerging following a deadly attack on Saturday afternoon that began with a suicide car bombing targeting the highly fortified Godka Jilicow detentionshab facility in Mogadishu’s Bondhere district. The...

Somalia powers ahead with affordable, renewable energy

Aerial view of Mogadishu/SCREENGRAB Somalia is making steady progress in transforming its energy sector, with private companies driving efforts to deliver affordable and renewable electricity to homes and businesses. At the center of this change...

Somali Government Reopens Over 50 Roads In Mogadishu After Years Of Security Clo

Somali government has announced the reopening of more than 50 roads in the capital, Mogadishu, which had been closed for years due to security concerns. According to a statement from the Federal Government on Saturday, the decision follows a...

2025 World Teachers’ Day: Together for Teachers, Together for the Future

Demonstrations, calls for increased investment in quality, inclusive education systems and educators, poems, dances, and more. On October 5th, 2025, education unions celebrated World Teachers’ Day, around the globe. Africa: Education union leaders...

Alport Mogadishu Port: A beacon of prosperity for Somalia and beyond

Since 2012, the Albayrak Group has been a key partner in strengthening Türkiye's influence throughout Somalia and Africa. With a team of over 600, predominantly Somali nationals, we are fostering Somalia's prosperity through the Alport Mogadishu...

WFP warns of ‘catastrophic conditions’ in Somalia as funding dwindles

Millions of people in Somalia face worsening hunger as major cuts to donor aid leave the World Food Programme with a critical funding shortfall, the UN agency warned Friday NAIROBI: Millions of people in Somalia face worsening hunger as major cuts...

WFP warns of ‘catastophic conditions’ in Somalia as funding dwindles

Agence France-Presse . Nairobi, Kenya 03 October, 2025, 22:13 Millions of people in Somalia face worsening hunger as major cuts to donor aid leave the World Food Programme with a critical funding shortfall, the UN agency warned Friday. The Horn of...

Today in Africa — October 3, 2025: Tunisian Man Faces Death Sentence Over Posts Criticizing President, UN Slashes Food Aid for 750,000 People in Somalia, Paul Biya’s Daughter Urges Cameroonians Not to Vote for Her Father

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...

Former Chadema regional chairman Ezekiah Wenje defects to CCM in presence of Samia

Geita. Former Chairman of Chadema’s Lake Zone and member of the opposition party's Central Committee, Mr Ezekiah Wenje, has officially defected to CCM. He was welcomed by the party’s Secretary-General, Ambassador Asha-Rose Migiro, in the presence...