Somalia
Armed clash at police station injures soldiers in Somalia’s Puntland State capital
Armed Puntland State troops storm Garowe police station in bid to free detained soldiers; at least 3 injured Garowe attack…
West-Africa
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East-Africa
Egypt and Djibouti back Somalia’s unity, commit to stronger cooperation
Egypt, Djibouti back Somalia’s unity, condemn Israel’s move on North Western State of Somalia, deepen economic ties CAIRO — Egypt…
Somalia
Somalis fled civil war, built community — now they’re targeted
‘It’s never been like this’: Minneapolis’ Somali Americans under sweeping federal scrutiny On an icy Friday morning in south Minneapolis,…
North-Africa
Saudi Arabia discusses new regional military coalition with Egypt and Somalia
Friday January 16, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Saudi Arabia is in advanced talks with Somalia and Egypt to establish a…
Somalia
Somalia’s president and prime minister arrive in Las Anod on historic visit
LAS ANOD, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre arrived in Las Anod on Friday,…
East-Africa
Roadside Bomb Near Somalia Border Kills Two Kenyan Police Reservists
KISMAYO, Somalia — An improvised explosive device killed two Kenyan police reservists and wounded two others Thursday near a border…
East-Africa
EU Excludes Multiple African Nations from High-Risk Classification
EU Removes Several African Countries from High-Risk Money Laundering List Several African nations, including Nigeria, South Africa, Burkina Faso, Mali,…
Somalia
U.S. Appoints Justin Davis as Acting Head of Embassy in Somalia
U.S. names Justin Davis chargé d’affaires in Somalia amid regional tensions Friday January 16, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United…
East-Africa
UAE Pulls Equipment from Mogadishu After Somalia Cancels Security Agreements
UAE airlifts equipment from Mogadishu after Somalia cancels security, defense pacts MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United Arab Emirates has begun…
East-Africa
Somali, African Union and Ugandan forces kill over 30 al-Shabab fighters in Lower Shabelle
Somali, AU and Ugandan troops kill 30-plus al-Shabab fighters in Lower Shabelle operation MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali government forces, backed…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia Gains Recognition, to Open First Embassy in Israel, Citing Shared History and Aspirations
North Western State of Somalia’s president says Israel has recognized the breakaway republic, a move he casts as both a…
