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 said Sunday…
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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 sovereignty of…
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 Horn of…
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
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 requirements for…
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 in Mogadishu,…
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 to infiltrate…
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 Friday was…
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 United Nations…
West-Africa
The Tragic Toll of Malnutrition in Kebbi State, Nigeria
Severe Malnutrition Claims Over 600 Child Lives in Kebbi, Nigeria More than 600 children have died from severe malnutrition in the northwestern…
Somalia
Somalia’s Cabinet Approves Maritime Safety Agreement for Indian Ocean Ports
Somalia approves regional maritime safety pact, gains authority to inspect foreign ships MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Council of Ministers on Thursday approved a…
