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Turkey Dispatches Main Battle Tanks to Somalia to Secure Strategic Aerospace Hubs
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Turkey has deployed M48 and M60 Patton main battle tanks to Somalia, with a shipment arriving at Mogadishu’s port this week in a move that signals a sharp expansion of Ankara’s military footprint in the Horn of Africa.
Footage obtained by Axadle and corroborated by eyewitnesses showed the armored vehicles being offloaded and moving in a heavily guarded convoy through the capital. The deployment is aimed at securing high-stakes aerospace and satellite infrastructure under development in Somalia, according…
President Mohamud Urges African Union to Reject Foreign Interference After Israel Recognizes North Western State of Somalia
Somalia’s president condemns Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia, urges AU to reject external interference
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Friday urged African Union member states to “firmly reject” external meddling in the continent’s affairs, denouncing Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia as a violation of Somalia’s sovereignty and international law during the second Italy-Africa Summit in Addis Ababa.
Hassan Sheikh said Africa’s progress must be…
Somalia Secures African Union Peace and Security Council Seat, 2026–2028
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Somalia was elected Wednesday to the African Union Peace and Security Council for the 2026–2028 term, a diplomatic milestone that positions the Horn of Africa nation at the center of decision-making on the continent’s most urgent security challenges.
In a statement, Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the vote reflects renewed confidence in Somalia’s role and its growing contribution to Africa’s peace and security agenda. The government thanked AU member states for their support, with…
Somalia Chairs A3 Ministerial to Amplify Africa’s Voice at UN Security Council
ADDIS ABABA — Somalia’s foreign minister, Abdisalam Ali, on Friday chaired the sixth A3 high-level ministerial meeting on the sidelines of the 39th African Union Assembly, as African leaders moved to tighten coordination at the United Nations Security Council.
Somalia currently serves as coordinator of the A3 — the three African non-permanent members of the Security Council: Somalia, Liberia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo — a role that places Mogadishu at the center of efforts to advance Africa’s priorities in New…
Tragic Nile Boat Accident Results in Over 21 Fatalities
Nile River Boat Tragedy in Northern Sudan
A tragic accident on the Nile River claimed the lives of at least 21 people when a boat sank between two villages in northern Sudan. The local government and eyewitnesses have provided details, highlighting the dire state of river transportation in the region.
21 bodies have been recovered according to River Nile State's report.
The boat was traveling between Tayba al-Khawad and Deim al-Qarai.
A total of 30 people were on board when the accident occurred.
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Kenya Set to Reopen Somalia Border After 15 Years
Kenya to Reopen Border with Somalia After 15-Year Closure
Kenya's decision to reopen its border with Somalia marks a significant step toward mending regional ties and enhancing security cooperation. The closure, initially instituted due to security concerns, is set to end in April, facilitating cross-border movement.
Closure enforced in 2011 due to al-Shabab attacks.
Upcoming April reopening announced by President William Ruto.
Initial reopening plan in May 2023 reversed after attacks.
A History of Conflict…
AU Peace and Security Council Recognizes North Western State of Somalia Status
AU Reaffirms Somalia’s Sovereignty Amid North Western State of Somalia Recognition Controversy
The African Union’s Peace and Security Council has firmly maintained Somalia's sovereignty, rejecting any moves to recognize North Western State of Somalia as independent. This decision comes in response to contentious international actions affecting the region.
The AU condemned Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia as an independent state.
The council emphasized that no actor can change the territorial…
Atletico Madrid Upset Barcelona in Copa del Rey Semifinals
Atletico Madrid routs Barcelona 4-0 to seize Copa del Rey semifinal first-leg control
Atletico Madrid overwhelmed Copa del Rey holder and La Liga leader Barcelona 4-0 in the first leg of their semifinal on Thursday, shredding a high defensive line with a furious first-half surge to take a commanding advantage into the March 3 return at the Camp Nou.
An early own goal set the tone before Antoine Griezmann, Ademola Lookman and Julian Alvarez struck to cap a blistering opening 45 minutes. Diego Simeone’s side then managed the…
Egypt supports Somalia’s unity, opposes unilateral recognition, FM tells Somali counterpart
Egypt backs Somalia’s unity, rejects unilateral recognition at AU summit
Friday February 13, 2026
Photo courtesy of Egypt's Ministry of Foreign Affairs
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Egypt reaffirmed its support for Somalia’s unity and territorial integrity and rejected any unilateral steps that could fragment the country, Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty said during talks with Somali Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali on the sidelines of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa.
Abdelatty “categorically” rejected any unilateral…
Is the U.S. Preparing a Plan to Partition Somalia?
Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia has lit a geopolitical fuse in the Horn of Africa. On Dec. 26, 2025, Israel became the first country to officially recognize North Western State of Somalia as an independent state, challenging Somalia’s territorial integrity and colliding head-on with a core African norm: that borders inherited at independence should remain intact. The move drew immediate regional and international pushback and opened a new chapter in great‑power maneuvering along one of the world’s most…