Somalia
Is Kenya hosting military training for Somalia’s Jubaland state forces?
Mandera’s uneasy morning: Allegations of Jubaland training on Kenyan soil test a fragile border On a normal school day, the dusty yard…
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North-Africa
Northeastern State Spurns Federal Assistance, Deepening Somalia’s Political Divide
Somalia’s Aid Lifeline Tangled in Political Fight as Northeastern State Blocks Federal Relief to Area Cleared of ISIS Mogadishu — A political…
East-Africa
Kenya ramps up khat exports as Ethiopia challenges Somalia market
Kenya Bets Big on Khat as Its Somalia Lifeline Frays In the cool highlands of Meru, where khat bushes cling to the…
Somalia
Somali ambassador joins Türkiye’s Victory Day ceremonies in Ankara
On Türkiye’s Victory Day, Somalia’s envoy stands beside Ankara — and a century of lessons ANKARA — Under a late-summer sky, the…
East-Africa
Somalia’s defense minister, ambassador attend Somali officers’ graduation ceremony in Türkiye
On Turkey’s Victory Day, new Somali officers step forward in Ankara Under a late-summer sky in Ankara, the brass of military bands…
Somalia
Somalia and Djibouti Sign Political Cooperation Pact to Strengthen Relations
Somalia and Djibouti’s Quiet Pact Signals a Louder Message for the Horn of Africa MOGADISHU — In a capital accustomed to headlines…
Somalia
Somalia, Egypt expand military cooperation amid escalating Nile dam dispute
Somalia and Egypt Edge Closer on Defense — With the Nile Dispute in the Background MOGADISHU — Around a long wooden table…
Somalia
Airstrikes pound al-Shabaab strongholds along the Galgadud–Middle Shabelle border in Somalia
Heavy Airstrikes Hit Al-Shabaab on Galgadud–Middle Shabelle Frontier, Casualties Unclear Powerful airstrikes pounded suspected Al-Shabaab positions late Friday along the border between…
East-Africa
Somalia and Djibouti sign MoU to deepen bilateral political dialogue
Somalia and Djibouti set up regular political talks amid shifting Horn of Africa landscape Somalia and Djibouti signed a memorandum of understanding…
Somalia
Somalia’s president and prime minister back Northeast State leaders after Las Anod election
Somalia’s new Northeast State tests fragile federalism as favored candidates win amid interference claims In the sunbaked streets of Las Anod, the…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia police vow arrests, prosecutions after attack on Ethiopians in Hargeisa
North Western State of Somalia police warn against attacks on Ethiopian migrants after Hargeisa incident Hargeisa, North Western State of Somalia —…
