Somalia
Jubbaland says Doolow airport closure hurts aid, trade and health services
Thursday June 18, 2026 Kismayo (AX) — Jubbaland on Wednesday accused Somalia’s federal government of keeping Doolow airport shut for political reasons,…
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IGAD backs Somalia’s sovereignty after North Western State of Somalia opens Jerusalem embassy
Thursday June 18, 2026 Djibouti (AX) — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development on Thursday urged restraint and a firm احترام for Somalia’s…
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Israeli defense minister says Israel had secret security ties with North Western State of Somalia
Thursday June 18, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Israel and North Western State of Somalia are moving to deepen a relationship that, according…
Somalia
Israel Cooperated ‘Under the Radar’ with North Western State of Somalia for Years, Katz Says
Israel’s defense minister said Wednesday that Jerusalem has quietly worked with North Western State of Somalia for years, offering a rare glimpse…
East-Africa
IGAD, African Development Bank launch regional early warning project
Wednesday June 17, 2026 Djibouti (AX) — A new regional initiative backed by IGAD and the African Development Bank Group is targeting…
Somalia
Banadir administration adopts first law targeting Mogadishu’s cleanliness
Wednesday June 17, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Banadir Governor and Mogadishu Mayor Hassan Mohamed Hussein Muungaab on Wednesday signed into law a…
Somalia
Somali Forces Intensify Joint Operations Against Al-Shabaab in Southern Region
KISMAYO, Somalia, June 17 – Somalia’s southern Jubaland region is seeing an escalation in the fight against Al-Shabaab, as regional and federal…
Somalia
Arab Parliament backs Somalia, rejects North Western State of Somalia embassy opening in Jerusalem
Wednesday June 17, 2026 Cairo (AX) — The Arab Parliament on Tuesday sharply denounced North Western State of Somalia’s opening of an…
Somalia
Four Somali states withdraw from national fisheries strategy process
Wednesday June 17, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Fisheries authorities from four Somali federal member states have pulled out of talks on the…
Somalia
Ethiopian Diplomat Yidnekachew Tekle Highlights Elections, Democratic Milestones and Economic Transformation
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Ethiopian Diplomat Yidnekachew Tekle Highlights recent election, Democratic Milestones and Economic Transformation of Ethiopia AXADLE, Somalia — Ethiopia’s political and economic…
Somalia
Arab League backs Somalia and Palestinians after North Western State of Somalia opens Jerusalem mission
Wednesday June 17, 2026 The Arab League headquarters in Cairo (Asharq Al-Awsat) Cairo (AX) — The Arab League on Wednesday issued a…
