Somalia
Israeli airline awaits restored access to Somali airspace after North Western State of Somalia dispute
MOGADISHU — Israeli carrier Arkia says it has not yet received renewed authorization to fly over Somali airspace when its…
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Inside Trump’s attacks on the Somali community and political fallout
In Minneapolis, confrontations between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and protesters have become a pressure point for something older and…
West-Africa
Somali American woman known for “bananas and rice” comment arrested in Minneapolis
Minneapolis — Federal authorities have arrested 16 people in Minnesota on charges of assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers amid…
Somalia
Somalia’s Parliament in Uproar Over Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia — Scuffles and shouting erupted during a joint session of Somalia’s parliament on Wednesday…
East-Africa
Why Trump Focuses on Minnesota: ICE, Ilhan Omar, and the Somali Community
Analysis: Ilhan Omar attack spotlights a volatile clash over Trump’s anti-Somali rhetoric and Minnesota’s immigration crackdown Ilhan Omar was sprayed…
North-Africa
Mohamed Salah scores first Liverpool goal since November, aiding reconciliation after spat
Mohamed Salah’s first goal since November arrived with emphatic timing, capping a restorative week for the Egypt star and sealing…
West-Africa
Minneapolis police arrest Somali American known for ‘bananas and rice’ comment
MINNEAPOLIS — Federal authorities arrested 16 people in Minnesota, including a Somali American woman who went viral for describing her…
Somalia
Israel and Saudi Arabia meet in Washington amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions
WASHINGTON — Senior Israeli and Saudi officials are holding separate talks in Washington this week as U.S.-Iran tensions rise and…
East-Africa
Somalia Hosts First-Ever Horn of Africa Finance Ministers Forum
Somalia hosts Horn of Africa finance ministers in Mogadishu, with energy trade at center of agenda MOGADISHU — Somali President…
Somalia
Somalia’s federal government drops arrest warrant for Jubaland president Ahmed Madoobe
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government has canceled an arrest warrant for Jubaland President Ahmed Madoobe, clearing the way for him…
Somalia
Yamal shines as Barcelona seal Champions League round of 16 spot
Lamine Yamal’s star turn powered Barcelona past Copenhagen 4-1 on Wednesday, clinching a top-eight finish in the Champions League’s new…
