Somalia
Mogadishu’s first local elections in decades calm, fair media access amid disinformation: report
Wednesday January 14, 2026 MOGADISHU — Somalia’s first direct local council elections in Mogadishu in nearly 60 years were peaceful…
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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…
East-Africa
Kenyan Doctor Held by Al‑Shabaab Appeals to UN and President Ruto for Release
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A Kenyan doctor who says he was working on a United Nations medical evacuation team in Somalia…
Somalia
Villa Somalia-Led Disputed Election Process Threatens Somalia’s Stability and State-Building
Analysis: Somalia’s ‘one person, one vote’ push risks crisis without consensus and constitutional safeguards Somalia’s federal government is advancing a…
Somalia
Somalia and UN sign 2025 framework to strengthen protection for conflict-affected children
MOGADISHU — Somalia and the United Nations on Wednesday signed a 2025 Implementation Guide, a strategic “Roadmap” to strengthen the…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Expects Oil Drilling to Start by 2027
Monday December 15, 2025 HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — Drilling for crude oil in North Western State of…
Sports
Premier League: Aston Villa stun Arsenal; Man City close gap, Liverpool held
Premier League title race blown open as Buendia’s stoppage-time strike sinks Arsenal; Man City close in Aston Villa detonated the…
Somalia
Trump deepens anti-immigrant rhetoric, calling people from Somalia ‘garbage’
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump repeatedly called Somali immigrants in the United States “garbage” during a televised Cabinet meeting, sharpening…
