Somalia
Laftagareen returns to Baidoa amid flight suspension tensions
Southwest State President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen arrived in Baidoa despite a reported suspension of flights and rising tensions with Somalia’s federal…
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Iran Downplays Impact of Larijani’s Killing on Leadership Stability
Iran’s foreign minister said the killing of Ali Larijani will not destabilize the country’s leadership or governing system. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas…
Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest senators back state’s move to suspend federal ties
Southwest State senators back suspension of ties with Mogadishu Senators from Somalia’s Southwest State on Tuesday endorsed their administration’s decision to suspend…
Somalia
Fire Erupts at U.S. Embassy in Baghdad After Attack
Drones spark fire at U.S. Embassy in Baghdad Two booby-trapped drones landed inside the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad’s Green Zone early…
Somalia
Somalia’s federal government suspends Mogadishu–Baidoa flights after South West State halts cooperation
Somalia suspends Mogadishu–Baidoa flights amid Southwest rift Somalia’s federal government suspended civilian flights between Mogadishu and Baidoa on Tuesday as tensions with…
Sports
Iran negotiating with FIFA to move 2026 World Cup matches from U.S. to Mexico
Iran asks FIFA to shift 2026 World Cup matches to Mexico Iran’s football federation is discussing with FIFA about moving its 2026…
Somalia
Somalia’s Federal Government Blocks Baidoa Flights, Hundreds Stranded in Mogadishu
Baidoa flights halted in Mogadishu, stranding hundreds as Somali aviation agency denies issuing ban South West State officials call the stoppage a…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Opposition Accuses Government of Political Arrests, Media Repression
North Western State of Somalia opposition Kulmiye alleges politically motivated arrests, targeting of journalists Party cites detention of Warrame Media founder and…
Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest State Suspends Cooperation With Federal Government
Southwest State suspends cooperation with Somalia’s federal government, third region to cut ties Move follows Puntland State and Jubbaland amid disputes over…
Somalia
Djiboutian AUSSOM Troops Deploy to Beledweyne, Replacing Outgoing Battalion
Djiboutian AUSSOM battalion arrives in Beledweyne to take over security in Hiiraan 13th Battalion replaces 11th in routine rotation; elements deploy to…
Somalia
World Food Programme Somalia Announces Multiple Job Vacancies
WFP Somalia advertises multiple national vacancies across key hubs ahead of 28 May deadline The UN World Food Programme is recruiting Somali…
