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UN Security Council renews Somalia peacekeeping mission for another year
UNITED NATIONS — The United Nations Security Council unanimously renewed the mandate of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia…
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UN Security Council Extends Somalia Peacekeeping Mandate for Another Year
New York — The United Nations Security Council unanimously renewed the mandate of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia,…
Somalia
Somali Parliament Approves 2026 National Budget Worth $1.39 Billion
Somalia’s Parliament approves $1.39 billion 2026 national budget in joint session MOGADISHU — Somalia’s bicameral Federal Parliament on Tuesday approved the National…
Somalia
From Syria to Somalia, US troops deployed this holiday season on open-ended missions
America’s forever wars didn’t end. They receded from view — and risk roaring back. While Washington fixates on China, Iran and Russia,…
Somalia
Somalia’s fisheries minister praises strategic cooperation with Türkiye
Somalia, Türkiye sign fisheries pact to curb illegal fishing and spur jobs Somalia has welcomed a new “Strategic Cooperation and Service Agreement”…
Central-Africa
U.S. Withdraws Diplomats from Over Twelve African Countries
U.S. Diplomatic Recall Impacts Relations with Africa Amid Trump Administration’s Policies In a sweeping diplomatic maneuver, the Trump administration has recalled dozens…
Somalia
Somalia’s Parliament Adopts $1.38 Billion 2026 Budget Amid Turmoil
Somalia’s Parliament Approves $1.38 Billion 2026 Budget Amid Chaos MOGADISHU, Somalia — In a raucous joint sitting, Somalia’s federal parliament on Tuesday…
Somalia
Former Somali President Warns of Deepening Crisis, Urges Inclusive National Dialogue
MOGADISHU — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo warned that Somalia is sliding into a deeper crisis, citing deteriorating security, political, economic…
East-Africa
Kenyan Doctor Held by Al‑Shabaab Appeals to UN and President Ruto for Release
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A Kenyan doctor who says he was working on a United Nations medical evacuation team in Somalia has appeared…
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Trump Administration Recalls Nearly 50 U.S. Ambassadors, Including Post in Somalia
Somalia Among Countries Affected as Trump Administration Recalls Nearly 50 U.S. Ambassadors WASHINGTON — Nearly 50 U.S. ambassadors and senior diplomatic officials…
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Turkey’s growing role in Somalia ignites fierce backlash and scrutiny
Turkey’s Expanding Influence in Somalia Draws Sharp Criticism AXADLE, Somalia — Puntland State’s State Minister of Information, Mohamud Aided Dirir, has sharply…
