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…
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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…
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 in Kenya’s…
Editorial
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 rarely defined…
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 the U.S.-Israel…
