East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia suspends Air Djibouti flights amid diplomatic tensions
MOGADISHU — North Western State of Somalia has instructed Air Djibouti to suspend all flights to its territory starting Jan. 7, deepening…
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Hargeisa house fire kills five, including three young children
HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — A woman, her sister and three young girls were killed early Monday when a fire…
East-Africa
Somali Cabinet Reviews Security, Approves Key Agreements and Laws in Special Session
Somalia Cabinet reviews security, lauds Mogadishu vote, approves Uganda, Saudi pacts MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Council of Ministers held an extraordinary meeting Monday…
Somalia
Somali President Meets Sharif Sheikh Ahmed as Calls for National Dialogue Grow
Somali president holds unannounced talks with ex-leader Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, signaling push for national dialogue MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh…
North-Africa
Netanyahu’s Allegedly Illegal Somalia Recognition Move Raises New Questions
Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia is not mere diplomatic theater. Announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the move inserts…
Somalia
Somali opposition coalition urges president to hold election talks within a month
Somali Future Council urges Hassan Sheikh to convene election talks within a month, warns of crisis GAROWE, Somalia — The Somali Future…
Somalia
114 Dead, Including Relatives of RSF Leaders, in Devastating Attack
Escalation in Sudan: Over 114 Dead in Darfur Clashes Sudan’s conflict continues to ravage the Darfur region, claiming the lives of over…
Somalia
Somalia roadside bomb kills Puntland State officer and soldiers on Bosaso-Dhaadaar road
BOSASO, Somalia — A roadside explosion struck a mine-sweeping vehicle on the new road linking Bosaso and Dhaadaar on Sunday morning, killing…
Somalia
Somalia and Saudi Arabia reaffirm ties at Riyadh foreign ministers meeting
Saudi, Somali foreign ministers reaffirm support for Somalia’s sovereignty in Riyadh talks Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 MOGADISHU — Somalia and Saudi Arabia…
Somalia
Erdoğan: Turkey closely watching developments in Yemen and Somalia
Turkey monitors Yemen, Somalia as Erdogan, Saudi crown prince discuss regional crises and ties ANKARA — Turkey is “closely” following developments in…
Somalia
Goalkeeper Garcia Shines as Barcelona Defeats Espanyol in Catalan Derby
Olmo and Lewandowski strike late as Barcelona win derby; Villarreal rise to third; Celta routs Valencia BARCELONA — La Liga leader Barcelona…
