Somalia
Ethiopia’s Red Sea Ambitions: Trade National Treasures for a Maritime Future?
Red Sea Dreams: Can Ethiopia Swap National Icons for a Maritime Future? ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Thursday…
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Somalia’s police occupy parliament as MPs decry lethal force threats
Somali police seize control of parliament; lawmakers report threats of lethal force MOGADISHU, Feb. 7 — Armed police units took control of…
Somalia
Somalia’s Lower House Suspends 19 Lawmakers for Disorder Amid Constitutional Dispute
Saturday, February 7, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s lower house of parliament has suspended 19 lawmakers for repeatedly disrupting legislative sessions, a…
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Egypt Condemns Israel’s Recognition of North Western State of Somalia, FM Abdelatty Tells Somali Counterpart
Egypt condemns Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia, warns of Red Sea destabilization Friday February 6, 2026 CAIRO — Egypt…
Somalia
Somalia’s president visits Qatar for high-level strategic partnership talks
DOHA, Qatar — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived in Doha on Friday for an official visit aimed at deepening Somalia’s partnership…
Somalia
Iran, U.S. to Hold Oman Talks Amid Deep Rifts, War Fears
MUSCAT, Oman — Iran and the United States are set to open high-stakes talks in Oman on Friday aimed at defusing a…
Somalia
Saudi Arabia cautions against external meddling in Somalia’s internal affairs
Saudi Arabia warns against foreign interference in Somalia as Israel’s North Western State of Somalia move draws backlash RIYADH, Saudi Arabia —…
Somalia
Somalia’s Federalism Dilemma: Decentralization Without Escaping Authoritarian Legacy
Decentralization Without Detachment: How Somalia’s Federal Experiment Risks Repackaging Authoritarian Rule Somalia’s embrace of federalism was meant to end the abuses of…
Somalia
Kenya reopens Somalia land border after 15-year closure for miraa trade
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya has reopened its land border with Somalia for the trade in miraa, or khat, ending a 15-year suspension…
Somalia
Beledweyne Police Arrest Final Two Suspects in Gang Rape Case
BELEDWEYNE, Somalia — Police have arrested the final two suspects in a gang rape case that ignited public fury across Somalia after…
Somalia
Election Accord Among Elites Could Legitimize Somalia’s Fragile State
In Mogadishu’s Dec. 25 municipal vote, the promise of direct democracy met the reality of centralized power. Marketed as a landmark step…
