Somalia
Somali Prime Minister Hails Election Talks as Türkiye Backs Dialogue Efforts
By Nuri AdenWednesday July 22, 2026 Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has voiced confidence that political talks underway in Mogadishu can…
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Türkiye’s Parliament Approves Two-Year Extension of Somalia Military Mission
Wednesday July 22, 2026 Turkish marine forces stand guard aboard the Turkish Navy Ship F514 after it docked at the Mogadishu Sea…
Somalia
Houthis Say They Attacked Saudi Tankers in the Red Sea
By Yomna Ehab and Enas AlashrayThursday July 23, 2026 Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen April 2, 2026. REUTERS/File…
East-Africa
WhatsApp Usernames Could Hinder Somalia’s Fight Against Terrorism
Somalia’s economy depends heavily on mobile money transactions Somalia has raised alarm over WhatsApp’s planned introduction of usernames, warning the BBC that…
Somalia
President Hassan’s Strategy Amid Recurring Somali Political Crises
In April 2021, Somalia stood perilously close to a constitutional rupture. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was then among the loudest opposition voices pressing…
Somalia
Trump Deal Clears Path for Saudi Civilian Nuclear Programme
Trump approves sweeping US-Saudi civilian nuclear cooperation deal WASHINGTON – US President Donald Trump has opened the door to a Saudi civilian…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Releases Musician Detained Over Song About Jerusalem
Wednesday July 22, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia authorities on Wednesday released young musician Khalid Mohamud Abdillahi, widely…
Somalia
Turkish Parliament Extends Somalia Military Mission Through 2028
Turkish parliament extends Somalia military deployment through 2028 ANKARA – Turkey’s parliament approved a two-year extension of the country’s military deployment in…
Somalia
Somalia Election Dispute Deepens as Puntland State, Jubaland Exit Mogadishu Talks
Somalia election rift widens as Puntland State and Jubaland quit Mogadishu negotiations MOGADISHU – Somalia’s electoral crisis has intensified after delegations representing…
Somalia
Turkish Naval Vessels Escort Drilling Fleet Off Somalia
Wednesday July 22, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Turkish warships remain on guard off Somalia’s coast, shielding an offshore drilling fleet as exploration…
Somalia
Turkey’s Expanding Role in Somalia Raises Serious Questions
Turkey’s deepening footprint in Somalia highlights uneven partnership MOGADISHU – Turkey’s influence in Somalia now stretches across infrastructure, security and energy, underpinned…
