Somalia
U.S. Special Operations Commander Visits Kismayo, Somalia for Talks on Anti-Al-Shabab Operations
U.S. SOCAFRICA chief meets Jubbaland leader in Kismayo to deepen fight against al-Shabab KISMAYO, Somalia — The commander of U.S.…
Somalia
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Somalia
Somalia Condemns Iran’s Strikes on Azerbaijan, Reaffirms Support for Sovereignty
Somalia condemns Iranian strikes on Azerbaijan, backs Baku’s sovereignty as regional tensions rise Tuesday, March 10, 2026 MOGADISHU — Somalia…
Somalia
Somali Future Council Warns Against Election Delays as Mandates Near Expiration
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 MOGADISHU — Somalia’s opposition-aligned Somali Future Council on Monday warned against any postponement of the country’s…
Somalia
Somalia’s Jubaland President, U.S. Military Coordinate Stronger Push Against Al‑Shabaab
Somalia: Jubaland president meets U.S. military officials to bolster war on Al-Shabaab KISMAYO, Somalia — Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam…
Somalia
Somali President Signs Revised Constitution, Establishing Five-Year Terms for Federal Institutions
MOGADISHU — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday signed a revised federal constitution into law, replacing the 2012 provisional…
Somalia
Somalia’s Future Council warns 2026 election delays could trigger instability
Somalia: Somali Future Council warns of ‘instability’ over 2026 election delays MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali Future Council on Monday…
Somalia
Mojtaba Khamenei: Profile of Iran’s New Supreme Leader
Monday, March 9, 2026 Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been chosen as Iran’s new supreme…
East-Africa
AUSSOM commander tours liberated Mubarak, Somalia, as joint forces cement gains
AU commander tours recaptured Somali town of Mubarak after joint offensive against al-Shabab MOGADISHU — The commander of the African…
Somalia
Farmaajo Criticizes Revised Constitution, Warns of Threat to Somalia’s Unity
MOGADISHU — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo on Sunday sharply criticized President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s decision to sign a…
Somalia
Human Rights Watch Says Israel Unlawfully Used White Phosphorus in Lebanon
HRW says Israel unlawfully used white phosphorus in southern Lebanon, urges arms suspensions Human Rights Watch said Monday it has…
