East-Africa
Somali Army Kills 130+ al-Shabaab Militants in Lower Juba Region
Somalia says its forces killed more than 130 al-Shabab fighters and repelled a major assault on the strategic coastal town of Kudhaa…
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Somali troops recapture Kudhaa coastal town after fierce clashes with al-Shabab
Somali forces retake coastal town of Kudhaa after heavy fighting with al-Shabab KUDHAA, Somalia — Somali government troops backed by the elite…
Central-Africa
Trump takes attacks on Somalis to global stage at Davos
Analysis: At Davos, Trump’s remarks about Somali migrants signal a familiar pattern — rhetoric that shapes policy President Donald Trump’s jab at…
East-Africa
IGAD hails Somalia’s treaty ratification, strengthening regional cooperation and integration
MOGADISHU — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development on Wednesday welcomed Somalia’s ratification of the new IGAD Treaty, calling it a significant step…
Somalia
Somalia’s Federal Government Offers No Comment on U.S. President’s Remarks
Somalia’s Federal Government has not issued an official response to remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump, who used a World Economic Forum…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Forces Kill Two Suspects During Salal Region Security Raid
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 HARGEISA — North Western State of Somalia security forces killed two suspected gunmen and arrested several others in…
Somalia
Rep. Ilhan Omar slams Trump, denouncing his hateful, divisive rhetoric
Ilhan Omar hits back at Trump, condemns his ‘hateful rhetoric’ WASHINGTON, Jan 21 — U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday condemned President…
Somalia
U.S. Offers $1M Reward for Tips on Somalia’s Kismayo Airport Attack
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United States has offered a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the identification or…
Somalia
Al-Shabaab storms military base in southern Somalia, triggering heavy fighting
Al-Shabaab attacks Jubaland base in Kuday; outcome disputed KISMAYO, Somalia — Al-Shabaab fighters launched a pre-dawn assault Wednesday on a Jubaland security…
Somalia
Former Somali minister says federal troops raided family home in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — Former Somali Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments Omar Ali Rooble accused federal security forces of raiding and demolishing parts…
Somalia
MSF reports sharp rise in malnutrition and preventable diseases in Somalia
Somalia is sliding deeper into a health and nutrition emergency as failed rainy seasons, soaring water prices and sharp humanitarian funding cuts…
