Somalia
Mogadishu’s first local elections in decades calm, fair media access amid disinformation: report
Wednesday January 14, 2026 MOGADISHU — Somalia’s first direct local council elections in Mogadishu in nearly 60 years were peaceful…
West-Africa
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Somalia
Report Finds Mogadishu’s First Local Elections in Decades Peaceful, Amid Misinformation
Mogadishu’s first local vote in nearly 60 years peaceful, but disinformation and state-media bias clouded campaign, watchdog says NUSOJ report…
East-Africa
Ethiopia’s intelligence chief pays surprise visit to Somalia amid regional tensions
Ethiopian intelligence chief makes unannounced visit to Somalia amid fallout from Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia MOGADISHU,…
Somalia
Türkiye Reaffirms Support for Somalia, Rejects Israel’s North Western State of Somalia Recognition
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Türkiye on Saturday reiterated its support for Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and rejected Israel’s move…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia president urges African, Arab states to follow Israel’s lead on recognition
North Western State of Somalia’s Irro urges African, Arab states to recognize region after Israel’s move Hargeisa (AX) — North…
Somalia
Trump Ends Temporary Protected Status for Somali Nationals in the United States
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said Tuesday it will terminate Temporary Protected Status for Somali nationals, requiring those covered by…
Somalia
Somali regions oppose Mogadishu’s bid to scrap UAE-backed port deals
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal Cabinet has moved to cancel security and defense agreements tied to three strategic ports, a sweeping…
West-Africa
Nigerian Opposition Condemns Repression of Dissent Before Elections
Atiku Abubakar Critiques Tinubu Administration’s Attack on Democracy Ahead of 2027 Elections Former Nigerian Vice President and candidate of the…
Central-Africa
Somalia reportedly blocks UAE military aircraft after Al-Zubaidi transit
Somalia bans UAE military and cargo aircraft from its airspace amid escalating rift MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia has barred military…
Somalia
Somalia-UAE rift widens as Mogadishu challenges regional security, port deals
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal cabinet has annulled all agreements previously signed with the United Arab Emirates, voiding deals that covered…
