Somalia
Puntland State detains nearly 130 federal troops in Galkayo town
Galkayo (AX) — Puntland State security forces have taken nearly 130 soldiers and officers from Somalia’s federal government forces into custody in…
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Somali Intelligence Agency Kills al-Shabab Clan Affairs Commander and Three Fighters
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), working with international partners, said Sunday that it had killed a senior…
Somalia
Somalia’s defense minister says national army can resist al-Shabab if AUSSOM withdraws
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi has rejected concerns that al-Shabab could seize territory if African Union troops leave…
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U.S. Gives UN More Time to End Support for Somalia Peacekeepers
A new U.S. decision will give the United Nations another year to wind down its support for African peacekeepers in Somalia, offering…
Somalia
Somalia Registers 1.5 Million Citizens in National Identification System
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has registered more than 1.5 million citizens since 2023 under its national identification program, with authorities aiming to…
Somalia
Somalia’s Lower House Speaker Urges Stronger Enforcement as Piracy Resurges Off Somalia
Somalia’s Lower House Speaker Abdiqadir Mohamed Nur warned Saturday that piracy has tarnished the country’s reputation, undermined confidence in the security of…
Somalia
Villa Somalia Race Puts Burning Bridges With Turkey Under Scrutiny
Somalia entered a period of political uncertainty after the formal mandates of the Federal Parliament and the presidency expired in April and…
Somalia
Ilhan Omar introduces bill to hold ICE accountable for terrorizing communities
Federal immigration agencies could lose nearly $140bn under legislation that Ilhan Omar plans to introduce, redirecting the money to communities, businesses and…
Somalia
Somalia Confirms Uranium, Lithium and Cobalt Deposits, President Says
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia is seeking to turn newly confirmed deposits of uranium, lithium and cobalt into a magnet for investment as…
Somalia
Ted Cruz meets North Western State of Somalia president, renews call for U.S. recognition
Washington (AX) — A meeting with one of North Western State of Somalia’s strongest supporters in Washington has renewed calls for closer…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Bans Armed Mobilization in Awdal, Selel Regions After Renewed Tensions
Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia has prohibited war-related mobilization and the public carrying of weapons in the Awdal and…
