Somalia
Saudi Arabia holds talks with Egypt, Somalia on new military alliance
Saudi Arabia in Talks With Egypt, Somalia on Military Coalition RIYADH — Saudi Arabia is finalizing an agreement with Somalia and Egypt…
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East-Africa
Egypt and Djibouti back Somalia’s unity, commit to stronger cooperation
Egypt, Djibouti back Somalia’s unity, condemn Israel’s move on North Western State of Somalia, deepen economic ties CAIRO — Egypt and Djibouti…
Somalia
Somalis fled civil war, built community — now they’re targeted
‘It’s never been like this’: Minneapolis’ Somali Americans under sweeping federal scrutiny On an icy Friday morning in south Minneapolis, Mahad Omar…
Somalia
Devastating Floods Hit Southern Region, Death Toll Rises to 19
Mozambique and South Africa Face Catastrophic Flooding Relentless rainfall has triggered severe flooding in Mozambique and northern South Africa, resulting in widespread…
North-Africa
Saudi Arabia discusses new regional military coalition with Egypt and Somalia
Friday January 16, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Saudi Arabia is in advanced talks with Somalia and Egypt to establish a new Red…
Somalia
Somalia’s president and prime minister arrive in Las Anod on historic visit
LAS ANOD, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre arrived in Las Anod on Friday, a highly…
Somalia
Somalia’s federal government accused of exploiting national unity as regional rifts grow
Federal Government Accused of Politicizing Somali Unity Amid Rising Tensions With Regional States LAAS CANOOD, Somalia — Accusations are mounting that Somalia’s…
East-Africa
Roadside Bomb Near Somalia Border Kills Two Kenyan Police Reservists
KISMAYO, Somalia — An improvised explosive device killed two Kenyan police reservists and wounded two others Thursday near a border patrol position…
Somalia
U.S. Appoints Justin Davis as Acting Head of Embassy in Somalia
U.S. names Justin Davis chargé d’affaires in Somalia amid regional tensions Friday January 16, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United States has…
Somalia
Egypt, Djibouti endorse Somalia’s unity, advance regional cooperation dialogue in Cairo
Egypt, Djibouti back Somalia’s unity, broaden regional cooperation in Cairo talks CAIRO — Egypt and Djibouti on Wednesday reaffirmed their support for…
East-Africa
UAE Pulls Equipment from Mogadishu After Somalia Cancels Security Agreements
UAE airlifts equipment from Mogadishu after Somalia cancels security, defense pacts MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United Arab Emirates has begun flying out…
