Somalia
Somalia’s Northeast Dismisses Video of Al‑Shabaab Near Las Anod as Fake
LAS ANOD, Somalia — Authorities in Somalia’s Northeastern State have dismissed as fabricated a video circulating on social media that…
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Minnesota immigration raids galvanize Somali community’s grassroots activism
Somali Americans mobilize in Minneapolis as Trump’s 3,000-agent immigration push stokes voter-intimidation fears MINNEAPOLIS — When immigration agents began aggressive…
Somalia
Somalia Reports 250 al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Kudhaa Town
Somalia says 250 al-Shabab fighters killed in foiled assault on Kudhaa Island Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 MOGADISHU — Somali officials…
Somalia
Arab Parliament Pledges Support for Somalia, Yemen, Rejects Foreign Interference
CAIRO — The Arab Parliament said it will pursue regional and international political measures to support the security, stability and…
East-Africa
Expert: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey unlikely to tolerate Israeli foothold in Somalia
Israel’s late-December decision to recognize North Western State of Somalia has collided with entrenched Arab and African interests in the…
Somalia
Somalia’s Leaders Back Unity, Elections and Security at National Consultative Council Meeting
Somalia’s leaders pledge unity, faster local elections and intensified security after National Consultative Council meeting Saturday, Jan. 24, 2026 MOGADISHU,…
Somalia
Somalia and Pakistan Lift Diplomatic Visa Requirements to Deepen Bilateral Ties
Somalia, Pakistan sign visa-waiver pact for diplomatic passport holders MOGADISHU — Somalia and Pakistan have signed an agreement abolishing visa…
Somalia
Somalia’s main opposition bloc joins Mogadishu talks on elections, political crisis
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s main opposition alliance, the Somali Future Council, says it will attend a federal government–led consultative conference…
Somalia
Somalia Arrests Five al-Shabab Suspects Over Alleged Mogadishu Attack Plot
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency said Friday it arrested five alleged al-Shabab militants accused of plotting…
Somalia
Somalia Defends Scrapping UAE Defense Agreements, Citing Sovereignty at Stake
MOGADISHU — Somalia has canceled its defense and security agreements with the United Arab Emirates, a move the government said…
Somalia
UN and UK Support Somali Government’s Call for Inclusive Election Talks
UN mission, UK back Somalia’s plan for inclusive election talks as tensions mount Friday January 23, 2026 MOGADISHU — The…
