Somalia
North Western State of Somalia and U.S. Military Officials Discuss Expanding Security Cooperation
Sunday August 2, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro held talks Saturday…
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East-Africa
Garissa County Assembly and UNHCR to Deepen Partnership on Refugee Governance
by STEPHEN ASTARIKOSunday August 2, 2026 Garissa County Assembly speaker Abdi Idle Gure chairing the meeting attended by officials from…
East-Africa
African leaders back Somalia mission despite funding strain
Sunday August 2, 2026 With international funding for Somalia’s security mission under growing strain, African leaders meeting in Uganda have…
East-Africa
Fighting Breaks Out in Western Tigray as Ethiopia and TPLF Trade Blame
By Faisal AliSunday August 2, 2026 A new outbreak of fighting in western Tigray has delivered the sharpest blow yet…
East-Africa
Key Actors Driving Horn of Africa and Red Sea Diplomacy—and Their Motives
Saturday August 1, 2026 Cairo, Egypt – Behind closed doors in Cairo, Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea and a senior US envoy…
Somalia
AFRICOM Chief Says U.S. Has No Plans for Military Base in North Western State of Somalia
Sunday August 2, 2026 AFRICOM commander General Dagvin Anderson speaks during an interview shared by the US Embassy in Mogadishu…
Somalia
Ministry of Family Urges Parties to Uphold 30% Women’s Quota in Galmudug Elections
Sunday August 2, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — As Galmudug wraps up its first one-person, one-vote elections since its establishment, Somalia’s…
Somalia
AFRICOM commander says United States has not turned its back on Somalia
Saturday August 1, 2026 AFRICOM commander General Dagvin Anderson speaks during an interview shared by the US Embassy in Mogadishu…
East-Africa
African Leaders Push to Extend Threatened AU Mission in Somalia
Saturday August 1, 2026 Washington’s decision to withdraw crucial support has put the future of the African Union’s Somalia mission…
East-Africa
Somali President Orders Ministers to Surrender Kenyan Passports Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Saturday August 1, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has ordered cabinet ministers and senior officials who…
Somalia
Somali President Opens Parliament’s Eighth Session, Pledges Security and Democratic Reforms
Saturday August 1, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud opened the eighth session of the Federal Parliament…
