Central-Africa
Somalia reportedly blocks UAE military aircraft after Al-Zubaidi transit
Somalia bans UAE military and cargo aircraft from its airspace amid escalating rift MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia has barred military…
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Somalia
Ethiopia’s intelligence chief visits Mogadishu unexpectedly amid rising regional tensions
Ethiopian intelligence chief makes surprise visit to Mogadishu amid regional tensions MOGADISHU, Somalia — Ethiopia’s intelligence chief arrived in the…
Somalia
Somalia-UAE rift widens as Mogadishu challenges regional security, port deals
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal cabinet has annulled all agreements previously signed with the United Arab Emirates, voiding deals that covered…
Somalia
Somali, allied forces launch Middle Shabelle airstrike, killing 17 militants
Somali military says airstrike kills 17 al-Shabab militants in Middle Shabelle MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali National Army, working with…
Somalia
Somalia Ends UAE Security and Defense Deals Over Sovereignty Concerns
Somalia cancels UAE-linked security and defense deals tied to Berbera, Bosaso and Kismayo ports MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government has…
Editorial
Axadle calls for calm, responsible leadership, and regional unity
Editorial | Somalia-UAE Rupture Demands Restraint, Responsibility, and Regional Solidarity Somalia’s decision to sever ties with the United Arab Emirates…
Somalia
Qatar-aligned Somali politicians praise federal decision reshaping UAE relations
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali politicians seen as close to Qatar on Friday welcomed a federal decision to downgrade Somalia’s ties…
Somalia
Somalia freezes port, military and security pacts with United Arab Emirates
Somalia suspends port, defense and security deals with UAE MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Cabinet on Monday suspended all port, defense…
Somalia
Somalia terminates UAE defense and security pacts over sovereignty concerns
Mogadishu — Somalia’s federal government has canceled security and defense agreements with the United Arab Emirates tied to the strategic…
Somalia
Somalia and Myanmar formalize diplomatic relations, marking a new chapter
Somalia and Myanmar establish formal diplomatic relations NAYPYIDAW, Myanmar — Somalia and Myanmar officially established diplomatic relations Monday, signing a…
East-Africa
By Recognizing North Western State of Somalia, Israel Sets a Dangerous Diplomatic Precedent
Israel’s unilateral recognition of North Western State of Somalia as an independent state has jolted the Horn of Africa, triggering…
