Somalia
Somali Cabinet praises national army after 130 al-Shabaab militants killed in Lower Juba
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Council of Ministers on Thursday praised the Somali Armed Forces for killing more than 130 al-Shabab…
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Somalia
Somalia and Qatar Sign Defense Cooperation Deal After UAE Rift
Tuesday January 20, 2026 DOHA, Qatar — Somalia and Qatar on Monday signed a defense cooperation agreement aimed at deepening…
Somalia
Somalia, Qatar sign defense pact after diplomatic rift with UAE
Somalia, Qatar sign defense pact as Mogadishu pivots from UAE ties Agreement signed in Doha by Somali Defense Minister Ahmed…
North-Africa
Senegal celebrates dramatic win to claim Africa Cup of Nations
Senegal conquered Africa again on Sunday night, defeating host Morocco 1-0 after extra time in Rabat to win the Africa…
East-Africa
UAE Pulls Equipment from Mogadishu After Somalia Cancels Security Agreements
UAE airlifts equipment from Mogadishu after Somalia cancels security, defense pacts MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United Arab Emirates has begun…
East-Africa
Egypt expands military objectives in Somalia after Israel recognizes North Western State of Somalia
Egypt has expanded and refocused its military mission in Somalia after Israel recognized the breakaway region of North Western State…
Central-Africa
Somalia reportedly blocks UAE military aircraft after Al-Zubaidi transit
Somalia bans UAE military and cargo aircraft from its airspace amid escalating rift MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia has barred military…
Somalia
Greenland leaders reject Trump’s hint at a U.S. takeover
Greenland leaders reject Trump’s renewed push to take control, insist island’s future is theirs to decide Sunday January 11, 2026…
East-Africa
China Postpones Wang Yi’s Mogadishu Visit Following Talks with Somalia
China postpones Wang Yi’s Somalia visit, cites ‘friendly negotiations’ on new date Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 MOGADISHU — China has…
East-Africa
Israeli Foreign Minister Visits North Western State of Somalia Weeks After Recognition Push
HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar arrived in Hargeisa on Wednesday, nearly two weeks…
Sports
Manchester United dismiss Ruben Amorim after dispute over transfer control
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge, ending a turbulent tenure…
