Somalia
Ethiopia doubles down on maritime access drive, calling it a national imperative
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Ethiopia has renewed its push for sea access, calling it a national necessity tied to regional cooperation, economic…
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East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia Information Minister Quits Following Deadly Unrest at Xeer Ciise Ceremony
HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — Information Minister Ahmed Yasin Sheikh Ali Ayaanle resigned late Saturday, saying he was tasked with…
Somalia
Turkey’s intelligence service warns of unprecedented instability across Somalia
Analysis: Turkish Intelligence Flags ‘Unprecedented Fragility’ in Somalia as Ankara’s Stakes Deepen ANKARA, Turkey — A new intelligence academy report in Turkey…
Somalia
Somalia maintains direct talks with North Western State of Somalia as political settlement push continues
Somalia says it maintains direct contacts with North Western State of Somalia, seeks political solution amid rising Horn of Africa stakes MOGADISHU…
East-Africa
Somalia clarifies Western Sahara stance amid reports of unofficial statements
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government moved to clarify its position on the Western Sahara dispute, saying statements circulating in media do not…
Central-Africa
Somalis condemn Trump’s insults, but some say he spoke the truth
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalis reacted with anger and disbelief Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump described Somalis as “garbage” and said “we…
North-Africa
Somali President Accepts Credentials of Eight Newly Appointed Ambassadors
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday accepted the credentials of eight newly appointed ambassadors, signaling renewed momentum in…
Somalia
Somali Election Commission Warns Banadir Districts: Ensure Free Campaigning, Smooth Voter Card Distribution
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Independent National Electoral Commission on Thursday issued a formal warning to district administrations across the Banadir region, ordering…
Somalia
NIRA Extends Free National ID Registration Deadline to January 31, 2026
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has extended the free period for obtaining the National Identity Card…
Somalia
Air raid on Sudan school and hospital kills 79 amid escalating conflict
NAIROBI — At least 79 people, including 43 children, were killed when a drone strike hit a school, a hospital and nearby…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia President Cancels Xeer Ciise Book Launch After Deadly Borama Protests
Saturday December 6, 2025 Borama, North Western State of Somalia — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on…
