Somalia
Several Somali political groups deny being listed on Banadir election candidate list
MOGADISHU — Several Somali political organizations said they are not part of the 20 groups the National Electoral Commission (NEC) has listed…
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Somalia’s Jubbaland Forces Sweep Qooqaani in Anti‑Al‑Shabab Operation
MOGADISHU — Jubbaland’s Darwish forces launched a sweeping security operation Saturday in the town of Qooqaani in Somalia’s Lower Jubba region, targeting…
Somalia
Somalia launches first climate finance training for banks in Mogadishu
Climate finance training for Somali banks signals shift toward private-sector climate action in Mogadishu MOGADISHU — Somalia’s banking sector took its first…
Somalia
Somalia hosts inaugural climate finance training for banks in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s push to unlock climate finance moved a step forward Sunday as the National Climate Fund (NCF), in partnership…
East-Africa
African Development Bank approves $76 million to boost Somalia’s transport connectivity
AfDB approves $76.37 million in additional financing to boost Somalia’s road corridors, cross-border trade Sunday December 14, 2025 The African Development Bank…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Urges Mogadishu Residents to Vote in Banadir Local Elections
MOGADISHU — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud urged Mogadishu residents to turn out for the Banadir local council elections later this month,…
Somalia
Turkey building Somalia spaceport as U.S., China, France boost satellite surveillance
Turkey starts building Somalia spaceport, a strategic equatorial launch site drawing global scrutiny Turkey has begun constructing a satellite and rocket launch…
West-Africa
Vermont School’s Somali Flag Response to Trump ‘Garbage’ Remark Draws Threats
Vermont school district deluged with threats after raising Somali flag in show of support WINOOSKI, Vt. — A small Vermont school district…
Somalia
Somali clan militias kill al-Shabaab fighters during operation near Beledweyne
Ma’awisley militia kills several al-Shabaab militants near Beledweyne in Dhoqor raid BELEDWEYNE, Somalia — Local clan militia forces known as Ma’awisley killed…
Somalia
Somalia’s Puntland State Police Chief: Over 100 ISIS Bases Destroyed in Cal-Miskaad Mountains
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Puntland State’s police chief says regional security forces have destroyed more than 100 Islamic State (ISIS) bases in the…
West-Africa
Ghana and Israel Escalate Diplomatic Strain with Deportation Exchanges
Ghana Deports Israeli Nationals Amid Diplomatic Tensions Ghana has taken the significant step of deporting three Israeli nationals, a move that appears…
