Somalia
President Mohamud Hails Somalia’s Election to African Union Peace and Security Council
MOGADISHU — Somalia has won a seat on the African Union Peace and Security Council for the 2026–2028 term, a diplomatic milestone…
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election
World
Takaichi poised for sweeping victory in Japan’s national election
TOKYO — Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is on course for a sweeping victory in snap elections, with her ruling bloc securing…
Somalia
Somalia’s PM, U.S. Envoy Discuss Security and Election Framework
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met Saturday with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Justin Davis to deepen cooperation on Somalia’s security…
Somalia
Election Accord Among Elites Could Legitimize Somalia’s Fragile State
In Mogadishu’s Dec. 25 municipal vote, the promise of direct democracy met the reality of centralized power. Marketed as a landmark step…
Somalia
Somali federal government eases tensions with Puntland State, Jubbaland before election talks
Somalia pledges inclusive dialogue as Jubaland, Puntland State allege flight blocks ahead of election talks MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government on…
Somalia
Somalia Election Talks Imperiled by Standoff as UN Urges Immediate Dialogue
Standoff threatens Somalia’s election talks as UN calls for urgent dialogue MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s latest push to unlock political talks on…
Somalia
UN and UK Support Somali Government’s Call for Inclusive Election Talks
UN mission, UK back Somalia’s plan for inclusive election talks as tensions mount Friday January 23, 2026 MOGADISHU — The United Nations…
World
Former special counsel: Trump orchestrated criminal plan to overturn election
WASHINGTON — Former special counsel Jack Smith on Wednesday defended his now-abandoned prosecutions of President Donald Trump, telling the Republican-led House Judiciary…
World
Former special counsel: Trump orchestrated criminal plot to overturn election
Former special counsel Jack Smith mounted a rare public defense of his now-abandoned prosecutions of President Donald Trump, telling the Republican-led House…
Editorial
Election Report Applauds Media Professionalism, Peaceful Banadir Polls, Warns of Disinformation
Election Report Highlights Professional Media Coverage and Peaceful Banadir Polls, Warns of Rising Disinformation Somalia’s first direct local elections in Mogadishu since…
Somalia
Somali opposition coalition urges president to hold election talks within a month
Somali Future Council urges Hassan Sheikh to convene election talks within a month, warns of crisis GAROWE, Somalia — The Somali Future…
