Somalia
Strike kills Ali Larijani, believed to run Iran since war began
Wednesday March 18, 2026 Iran confirmed Tuesday that Ali Larijani — a senior security power broker and a pillar of conservative politics…
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How a Business Model Quietly Undermines Its Own Sustainability
Somali traders dominate entire swaths of commerce across East and Central Africa—fuel distribution, cross-border transportation, cement imports and wholesale food supply. Their…
East-Africa
Somalia Must Resist a Return to Farmaajo’s Divisive Politics
In Mogadishu’s tightening political season, former President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, known as Farmaajo, has reemerged with a packed schedule: meetings with supporters,…
Somalia
President Mohamud Appoints New Deputy Director General at Villa Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has named Zakariye Yusuf Hussein deputy director general of the Presidential Palace, a senior Villa…
Somalia
Amended Somali Constitution Puts Mogadishu’s Political Status in Limbo
Mogadishu’s constitutional limbo has defined Somalia’s federal transition for more than a decade. With the adoption of Article 63 in the amended…
Somalia
Somalia’s Bay Villagers Displaced by Drought Fear a Future Without Education
‘No school, no food’: Drought pushes Bay region children out of class and into Baidoa’s camps BAIDOA, Somalia — At night in…
East-Africa
Iran Clarifies Kenya Isn’t a Target as It Vows Retaliation Against U.S., Israel
NAIROBI, Kenya — Iran’s ambassador to Kenya sought to calm fears on Tuesday, saying Nairobi is not at risk of retaliation as…
West-Africa
US, Israel launch Iran attack; Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over’ government
U.S., Israel launch major strikes on Iran as Trump urges uprising; Tehran fires missiles at Israel, U.S. bases The United States and…
Somalia
Somalia Outcry Over ‘Rushed’ Execution of Woman Convicted of Child Murder
‘Justice or rush to judgment?’ Somalia’s rare execution of a woman exposes deep cracks in the system GALKAYO, Somalia — The death…
Somalia
Somalia Pilots Digital Public Infrastructure With Its National Job Portal
MOGADISHU, Somalia — On a warm afternoon in the capital, 23-year-old Abdirahim Ali Mohamud Shuriye refreshed a website that did not exist…
East-Africa
Is It Time for a Unified Horn of Africa Economic Bloc?
Opinion: Somalia should lead a Horn of Africa economic bloc built on connectivity corridors The Horn of Africa is at a hinge…
