Somalia
Somalia’s president plans historic Las Anod visit as northern politics shift
Hassan Sheikh’s planned Las Anod visit would be first by a Somali president since 1969, signaling federal push in north MOGADISHU —…
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East-Africa
Egypt, Arab and Muslim Nations Condemn Israeli Official’s North Western State of Somalia Visit
OIC states condemn Israeli official’s visit to North Western State of Somalia as violation of Somalia’s sovereignty Foreign ministers from more than…
Somalia
Somalia Expresses Regret Over Damage to Qatar’s Embassy in Ukraine
Somalia on Saturday voiced concern over damage to Qatar’s embassy in Kyiv during a Russian attack and urged full respect for international…
Central-Africa
Pilot tells BBC about secret mission to bring late president’s remains home
NAIROBI — Thirty-one years ago this week, a Nigerian diplomat walked into a modest office at Wilson Airport and asked two Kenyan…
North-Africa
Israel’s recognition of breakaway North Western State of Somalia sparks protests in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the capital late Thursday to protest Israel’s recognition of the self-declared Republic of North…
Somalia
Somali and U.S. Forces Destroy al-Shabab Explosives Factory in Middle Juba
Somali, U.S. forces destroy al-Shabab explosives factory in Middle Juba, kill 18 MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali National Army forces, working in coordination…
Central-Africa
Senegal and Morocco Advance to AFCON 2026 Semi-Finals
Africa Cup of Nations hosts Morocco marched confidently into the semi-finals of the tournament after a commanding 2-0 victory over Cameroon under…
East-Africa
China Postpones Wang Yi’s Mogadishu Visit Following Talks with Somalia
China postpones Wang Yi’s Somalia visit, cites ‘friendly negotiations’ on new date Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 MOGADISHU — China has confirmed that…
East-Africa
China Delays Foreign Minister’s Mogadishu Visit Citing Security Lockdown
MOGADISHU — China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, postponed a planned visit to Somalia’s capital on Friday after authorities imposed sweeping security restrictions…
West-Africa
Trump Cautions on Possible Additional U.S. Military Actions in Nigeria
Trump Threatens Continued Military Action Against Nigeria Amid Unrest U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning regarding potential military strikes…
Somalia
This Critical Moment Calls for Real National Statesmanship
Somalia’s unity and constitutional legitimacy are entering a perilous phase. With the mandates of the federal parliament and president set to expire…
