Somalia
Somali Leaders Pressed to Reach Political Deal by End of August, Sources Say
Tuesday July 28, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s protracted political deadlock is drawing mounting concern from some international partners, with…
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Northeastern president condemns MPs who defected to North Western State of Somalia
Tuesday July 28, 2026 Las Anod (AX) — Northeastern regional state President Abdikadir Ahmed Ali Firdhiye has sharply denounced parliamentarians…
Somalia
Northeastern parliament calls for trials of North Western State of Somalia detainees captured in Gooja Adde battle
Monday July 27, 2026 Las Anod (AX) — Somalia’s Northeastern State parliament has formally demanded the prosecution of officers and…
Somalia
Political Gridlock Threatens Somalia’s International Funding and Security Agenda
Political Stalemate Threatens Somalia’s Funding Prospects and Security Plans MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s push to show political momentum ahead of…
West-Africa
Somali army kills 16 al-Shabab militants in Middle Shabelle and Hiiraan
Monday July 27, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali intelligence forces, working with international partners, killed 16 al-Shabab militants in operations…
Somalia
Sources: Somali Officials Close to President Face Travel Restrictions Amid Tensions
Somali officials allied with president face reported travel curbs as tensions deepen – sources MOGADISHU, Somalia — A number of…
East-Africa
Somali opposition group calls for transitional body ahead of AUSSOM security talks
Monday July 27, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali Future Council has urged political leaders to forge a broad agreement…
Somalia
Somalia Summons Kenyan Ambassador After Minister Reportedly Denied Entry
Somalia calls in Kenyan ambassador after minister reportedly blocked at airport MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government has reportedly called…
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Force or Dialogue? Hassan Sheikh’s Political Direction and the Future of Somali Federalism
Somalia’s Political Crossroads: Power, Federalism and the Legacy of Leadership By Ali Musa | Analysis A political leader’s legacy is…
Somalia
US Congressman Massie Says Iran War Prioritized Israel Over US Interests
Massie says Iran conflict puts Israel’s priorities ahead of U.S. interests WASHINGTON — U.S. Representative Thomas Massie has sharply criticised…
East-Africa
Somalia summons Kenyan ambassador after minister is reportedly denied entry
Monday July 27, 2026 President William Ruto and Somali President Hassan Mohamud during a previous visit to State House, Nairobi.…
