Somalia
Israel pursued five-decade covert strategy to push US, Iran toward confrontation
Al JazeeraBy Javad ZarifTuesday July 28, 2026 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu points to an image of a bomb while addressing the…
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Central-Africa
Climate Change, Overgrazing and Population Growth Affect Rural Landscapes, Livelihoods
By: Abdi Siyad OmarTuesday July 28, 2026 Preamble Doondheere was once defined by a lush, green landscape, plentiful water and fertile soil…
East-Africa
Kenya denies entry to another senior Somali official amid passport dispute
Andrew WasikeTuesday July 28, 2026 Somali state minister’s deportation follows the earlier removal of a deputy prime minister, prompting Mogadishu to summon…
Somalia
US, UK Push for Final Somalia Talks to End Election Deadlock
US, UK prepare final Somalia talks in bid to end election standoff MOGADISHU – Washington and London are preparing a fresh diplomatic…
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 diplomatic sources…
Somalia
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 from his…
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 other personnel…
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 key diplomatic…
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 that also…
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 Somali government…
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 creating an…
