Somalia
North Western State of Somalia opens embassy in Jerusalem after Israel’s recognition
Tuesday June 16, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — In a move that underscores its push for wider international standing, North Western State of…
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Islamic bloc backs Somalia after North Western State of Somalia opens Jerusalem embassy
Tuesday June 16, 2026 Jeddah, Saudi Arabia (AX) — The Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Monday issued a sharp rebuke of North…
East-Africa
Somalia port development and economic strategy 2026
Somalia is pushing to expand and modernise its maritime trade routes in 2026, with new port infrastructure plans in Mogadishu and continued…
Somalia
Hormuud Salaam Foundation Concludes Pediatric Surgery Campaign for Somali Children
Mogadishu, Somalia – June 15, 2026 – A week of specialized pediatric surgeries in Mogadishu has closed with what Hormuud Salaam Foundation…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia president meets Israeli foreign minister in Jerusalem
Monday June 15, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — In a visible step toward cementing a newly announced diplomatic opening, Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon…
Somalia
UN releases $10 million to help avert famine in Somalia
Monday June 15, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — With Somalia edging closer to famine, U.N. humanitarian chief Tom Fletcher on Sunday released $10…
Somalia
Puntland State Accuses Somalia President Hassan Sheikh of Fueling Piracy, Undermining Federalism
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni on Monday launched a sharp attack on term-ended Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud,…
Somalia
Galmudug Opposes Southwest-Style Vote, Demands Consensus and Constitutional Process
Mogadishu (AX) — Galmudug’s information minister, Ali Mohamed Farah Seeko, said Saturday the state will reject any election arrangement imposed without a…
Somalia
Somali Danab commandos kill 14 al-Shabab fighters in Lower Shabelle region
Monday June 15, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali Danab commandos killed 14 al-Shabab fighters in a carefully planned operation in the Lower…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia president arrives in Israel, calls visit historic
Sunday June 14, 2026 North Western State of Somalia’s president Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi signs the guestbook with his wife first lady Fardowsa…
Somalia
Game theory is redefining the dynamics of Somali politics
By Ali OsmanSunday June 14, 2026 For years, Somali politics has been described as a contest of powerful personalities, old rivalries and…
