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African Union steps up diplomacy to end Sudan, eastern DRC conflicts
AU intensifies push for ceasefires in Sudan and eastern DRC, says Commissioner Bankole Adeoye The African Union has sharpened its diplomatic drive…
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Qatar Emir Reaffirms Somalia Support in Call With President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
Qatar’s emir backs Somalia’s security, territorial integrity in call with President Mohamud MOGADISHU — Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani…
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Somali Prime Minister hails Türkiye’s offshore drilling as start of economic transformation
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s prime minister on Monday hailed Türkiye’s launch of a deep-sea drilling mission off the Horn of Africa nation’s…
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Inside the Somalia-Saudi Arabia Military Deal: Motives and Implications
Saudi Arabia’s quiet power play in Somalia’s new military pact Somalia and Saudi Arabia have signed a defense cooperation agreement in Riyadh,…
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Somalia says UAE halts security assistance after canceling bilateral agreements
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s foreign minister said the United Arab Emirates has halted its security assistance to the Horn of Africa nation after…
East-Africa
Awdal Traditional Leaders Suspend Cooperation with North Western State of Somalia’s Interior Minister
HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia (AX) — A key community body in western North Western State of Somalia has rejected the…
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Trump says he’ll be indirectly involved in Iran nuclear talks
GENEVA — President Donald Trump said he will be “indirectly” involved in a second round of high-stakes U.S.-Iran nuclear talks opening Tuesday…
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Turkey Deploys Deep-Sea Drillship to Somalia in First Overseas Offshore Mission
Turkey sends Cagri Bey drilling ship to Somalia in first offshore mission abroad MOGADISHU, Somalia — Turkey has dispatched its deep-sea drilling…
East-Africa
Somalia and Tanzania sign migration pact to ease travel, strengthen ties
Somalia, Tanzania sign migration and travel pact to ease visas, bolster border security Monday February 16, 2026 MOGADISHU — Somalia and Tanzania…
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Somali Military Court Executes Two Men Convicted of Mogadishu Murders, Bombings
Somalia’s military court executes two men convicted in Mogadishu killings and bomb attacks MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s military court on Monday executed…
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African Union Backs Somalia, Denounces Israel’s Move to Recognize North Western State of Somalia
AU reaffirms Somalia’s sovereignty, condemns Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union reaffirmed its…
