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First Civilian Plane Lands in Khartoum After Hiatus
Passenger Flights Resume at Khartoum International Airport Sudan’s Khartoum International Airport witnessed the arrival of its first passenger flight since the outbreak…
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Somalia’s Jubaland Releases Opposition Candidate After 16 Months to Ease Political Tensions
Jubaland frees opposition Senator Ilyas Bedel Gaboose after 16 months, signaling reconciliation push KISMAYO, Somalia — The Jubaland administration on Sunday released…
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Somali federal government bars landings of planes carrying semi-autonomous regional security personnel
Somalia blocks planes carrying Jubaland, Puntland State security teams from landing in Mogadishu MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government on Monday blocked…
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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 Sunday defended…
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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 leaders to…
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Somali Government Halts Flights of Armed Forces Amid Security Concerns Before National Dialogue
Somalia Blocks Armed Personnel Ahead of National Dialogue This article examines the recent actions taken by the Somali government to block armed…
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Somali president convenes cabinet after plane carrying leaders’ guards was turned back
Somali president consults Cabinet after aircraft carrying leaders’ guards turned back MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has launched closed-door…
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WFP Urges Safe Humanitarian Access Amid Rising Conflict in Jonglei, South Sudan
Urgent Call for Humanitarian Access in Jonglei, South Sudan The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has issued a strong call for…
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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 soldiers and…
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Puntland State, Jubaland accuse Somalia’s federal government of jeopardizing their delegation
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Puntland State and Jubaland on Sunday accused Somalia’s federal government of endangering their delegations and security personnel after aircraft…
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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, 2026, with…
