Somalia
How a ‘Trump-style’ Liberal ban on Gaza, Somalia migrants took shape
Liberal Party roiled by leaked plan to ban migration from parts of 13 countries Australia’s Liberal Party is scrambling to contain internal…
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Somali Government, Opposition Reach Initial Accord on Venue for Talks
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government and an opposition alliance have reached a preliminary agreement to hold a long-awaited consultative conference at…
Somalia
Somalia Government, Opposition Launch Mogadishu Talks to Resolve Election Disputes
Somalia opens high-level talks with opposition Future Council on elections and constitution MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government and the Somali Future…
Somalia
As Tensions Rise, Somali Leaders Establish New Channel for Dialogue
Amid Rising Stakes, Somali Leaders Open a Channel for Dialogue MOGADISHU, Somalia — A flurry of high-level meetings in Mogadishu this week…
East-Africa
During Erdogan’s Visit, Turkey and Ethiopia Seal Energy Cooperation Pact
Turkey and Ethiopia signed a memorandum of understanding on energy cooperation during President Tayyip Erdogan’s one-day visit to Addis Ababa on Tuesday,…
Somalia
Turkey’s Erdogan warns Ethiopia: recognizing North Western State of Somalia offers no benefits
Erdogan tells Ethiopia it would gain nothing from recognizing North Western State of Somalia ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Turkish President Recep Tayyip…
Central-Africa
Somalia Cleared to Issue East African Community Passports, Boosting Regional Integration
Somalia cleared to issue East African Community passports, boosting regional mobility Wednesday February 18, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia has received formal…
East-Africa
Turkish President Says Israel’s North Western State of Somalia Recognition Serves No One’s Interests
Erdogan says Israel’s North Western State of Somalia recognition would not benefit region as Türkiye, Ethiopia expand ties ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia —…
Somalia
Somali President Meets Opposition Groups as Talks Resume on Elections, Constitution
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday hosted opposition leaders, including members of the Somali…
Somalia
Hargeisa Court Sentences Musician Mubaarik Oktoober to 16 Months for Assaulting Wife Farhiya Fiska
HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — A district court in Hargeisa on Tuesday sentenced musician Mubaarik Ahmed Yusuf, known professionally as…
Somalia
Somalia and Tanzania Establish Visa-on-Arrival Agreement and EAC Passport Approval
Somalia and Tanzania Sign Visa-On-Arrival Agreement This section discusses the newly signed agreement between Somalia and Tanzania that will ease travel for…
