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Saudi Arabia Backs Somalia’s Unity, Opposes Moves Undermining Its Sovereignty
Saudi Arabia backs Somalia’s unity as region pushes back against Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia RIYADH — Saudi Arabia…
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Somali intelligence kills senior al-Shabaab finance operative in Lower Shabelle
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency said Thursday its forces killed a senior al-Shabab operative who ran the militant…
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Trump accuses Ilhan Omar of ties to ISIS leaders in Somalia
Trump links Rep. Ilhan Omar to ISIS in Somalia without evidence, escalating feud WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump on Thursday escalated…
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Egyptian and Turkish leaders discuss bilateral ties and regional issues, focusing on Gaza
Egypt and Turkey seal strategic reset in Cairo, set $15B trade target and align on Gaza cease-fire CAIRO — Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah…
Somalia
WFP Halts Operations in Baliet County, Urges Protection of Humanitarian Efforts in South Sudan
WFP Condemns Attacks on Humanitarian Convoy in South Sudan The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has expressed strong condemnation regarding the…
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Somali Cabinet Divided as Deadly Clashes Rock Baidoa City
Somali Cabinet splits over deadly Baidoa clashes, exposing rifts with Southwest State MOGADISHU, Somalia — A Somali Cabinet meeting on Thursday erupted…
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Somali rights leaders gather in Brussels to advance human rights, peacebuilding collaboration
BRUSSELS — Somali-born human rights advocate Hassan Shire met Wednesday with Dr. Khadija Ossoble Ali, Somalia’s ambassador to the Benelux Union and…
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Turkey ramps up air and ground military aid for Somalia’s counterterror campaign
Turkey boosts air and ground support as Somalia escalates war on al-Shabab MOGADISHU, Somalia — Turkey has expanded its military footprint in…
Somalia
U.S. Airstrikes Force ISIS Leadership Underground in Somalia, AFRICOM Says
US defends increased Somalia airstrikes as ‘critical support’ backing ISIS pressure in Puntland State Thursday, February 5, 2026 The United States Africa…
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At least 10 injured as Baidoa, Somalia security forces clash with armed group
BAIDOA, Somalia — At least 10 people were wounded after two days of heavy fighting between Southwest state security forces and armed…
Somalia
Heavy gunfire, mortar explosions hit Baidoa, Somalia for second straight day
BAIDOA, Somalia — Heavy gunfire and mortar blasts rocked Baidoa for a second straight day on Thursday as Southwest State security forces…
