Somalia
Somali Government Blocks Planes With Regional Guards Over Security Concerns
Somalia bars planes carrying Jubaland, Puntland State security from Mogadishu ahead of talks MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government on…
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Somalia
UN urges dialogue after federal government blocks regional security flights
Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 Mogadishu — The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia urged the federal government and regional…
East-Africa
Republican Intelligence Expert Appointed to Lead U.S. Africa Division
Frank W. Garcia Jr. Nominated to Lead Africa Bureau at State Department Frank W. Garcia Jr., a veteran Republican Congressional…
Somalia
Jubaland, Puntland State accuse Somalia’s federal government of turning back security delegation flights
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Jubaland and Puntland State regional administrations on Sunday accused the federal government of blocking planes carrying their…
Somalia
Mogadishu City, Horseed Reach Jaranaal Da’uud Final; Somali Football Federation Sets Extra-Time Rules
MOGADISHU — Mogadishu City Club and Horseed Sports Club will contest the Jaranaal Da’uud Tournament final on Monday, Feb. 2,…
North-Africa
Somalia and Egypt Refute Reports of Somali Passport Suspension
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali and Egyptian authorities on Saturday rejected social media reports claiming Somali passports had been suspended for…
North-Africa
Egypt Chairs African Union Peace and Security Council, Prioritizes Sudan and Somalia
Egypt takes helm of AU Peace and Security Council, puts Sudan and Somalia atop agenda CAIRO — Egypt on Sunday…
Somalia
Restoring Integrity to Somalia’s Indirect Elections Where It Counts Most
Somalia’s next election is unlikely to be a direct, one person, one vote contest. Time constraints and the limits of…
East-Africa
Drone strikes hit Ethiopia’s Tigray, killing one and injuring another
One killed in Tigray drone strikes amid renewed fighting, officials say Saturday January 31, 2026 At least one person was…
Somalia
New EU commander in Somalia pledges deeper support for Somali army
MOGADISHU — Brig. Gen. Elio Manes assumed command Friday of the European Union Training Mission in Somalia, a handover EU…
East-Africa
Horn of Africa Leaders Open Shabeely Resort in Ethiopia’s Somali Region
Jigjiga, Ethiopia (AX) — The leaders of Somalia, Ethiopia and Djibouti on Saturday jointly inaugurated Shabeely Resort, a 385-hectare tourism…
