Somalia
Somalia Cautions Israel Over Potential Presence in the Region
Somalia’s Stance on Israeli Presence in North Western State of Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia has expressed strong opposition to…
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Somalia Assumes Rotating U.N. Security Council Presidency, a Diplomatic Milestone
Thursday, January 1, 2026 Somalia takes helm of UN Security Council for January 2026, signaling diplomatic resurgence MOGADISHU — Somalia has officially…
Somalia
Somalia thanks allies as Israel’s North Western State of Somalia recognition sparks global backlash
Thursday January 1, 2026 MOGADISHU — Somalia’s government on Wednesday thanked its international partners for what it called steadfast support for the…
Somalia
U.S. Weighs Revoking Citizenship for Somalis Convicted of Fraud, White House Says
White House weighs revoking U.S. citizenship for Somalis convicted of fraud amid Minnesota probe The White House said Wednesday it is examining…
Somalia
Malaysia PM condemns Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia, warns of Palestinian risks
Malaysia’s Anwar condemns Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia, warns against forced transfer of Palestinians MOGADISHU — Malaysian Prime Minister…
West-Africa
Minnesota’s Federal Childcare Funding Frozen as Trump Administration Expands Fraud Probes
Trump administration freezes Minnesota childcare funds, orders Somali citizenship audits MINNEAPOLIS — The Trump administration has frozen $185 million in federal childcare…
East-Africa
Somali Protests See Biggest Turnout Since Israel Recognized North Western State of Somalia
Somalia staged one of its largest nationwide demonstrations in years on Tuesday as tens of thousands rallied against Israel’s recognition of North…
Somalia
From Togwajaale 1964 to UN Security Council 2025: Devotion to Somalia’s Flag, Land, Dignity
Two moments, six decades apart, tell a single story about Somalia’s unbending idea of itself. In 1964, a young Somali soldier bled…
Central-Africa
Somali President Calls Israel’s North Western State of Somalia Recognition Strange and Unexpected
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud warned that Israel’s decision to recognize North Western State of Somalia could destabilize the Horn of Africa…
West-Africa
Guinea’s Junta Chief Doumbouya Announced as New Leader
Guinea’s Election: Doumbouya’s Contested Victory General Mamadi Doumbouya has been declared the winner of Guinea’s presidential election. The contest marks the first…
Somalia
Somalia backs Yemen’s sovereignty, rejects foreign interference undermining unity
Somalia reaffirms support for Yemen’s unity, backs Saudi role and regional security Wednesday, Dec. 31, 2025 MOGADISHU — Somalia has reiterated “firm…
