East-Africa
African leaders back Somalia mission despite funding strain
Sunday August 2, 2026 With international funding for Somalia’s security mission under growing strain, African leaders meeting in Uganda have pledged to…
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East-Africa
Key Actors Driving Horn of Africa and Red Sea Diplomacy—and Their Motives
Saturday August 1, 2026 Cairo, Egypt – Behind closed doors in Cairo, Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea and a senior US envoy held a…
Somalia
AFRICOM Chief Says U.S. Has No Plans for Military Base in North Western State of Somalia
Sunday August 2, 2026 AFRICOM commander General Dagvin Anderson speaks during an interview shared by the US Embassy in Mogadishu on July…
Somalia
Deadly Rush to Spain’s Ceuta Highlights Desperation
The moment word spread that the frontier had given way, Abdulah Buji got on his motorbike in northern Morocco and raced toward…
Somalia
Ministry of Family Urges Parties to Uphold 30% Women’s Quota in Galmudug Elections
Sunday August 2, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — As Galmudug wraps up its first one-person, one-vote elections since its establishment, Somalia’s Ministry of…
Somalia
AFRICOM commander says United States has not turned its back on Somalia
Saturday August 1, 2026 AFRICOM commander General Dagvin Anderson speaks during an interview shared by the US Embassy in Mogadishu on July…
East-Africa
African Leaders Push to Extend Threatened AU Mission in Somalia
Saturday August 1, 2026 Washington’s decision to withdraw crucial support has put the future of the African Union’s Somalia mission in doubt,…
East-Africa
Somali President Orders Ministers to Surrender Kenyan Passports Amid Diplomatic Tensions
Saturday August 1, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has ordered cabinet ministers and senior officials who hold Kenyan…
Somalia
AFRICOM Chief Says U.S. Has No Plans to Recognize North Western State of Somalia
Somalia: U.S. will not recognize North Western State of Somalia, AFRICOM commander says MOGADISHU — The United States has no intention of…
Somalia
Somali President Says Efforts Underway to Curb Israeli Influence in North Western State of Somalia
Somali president vows to block Israeli foothold in North Western State of Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia – Aug. 1 – Somali President Hassan…
Somalia
Somali President Opens Parliament’s Eighth Session, Pledges Security and Democratic Reforms
Saturday August 1, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud opened the eighth session of the Federal Parliament on Saturday,…
