Somalia
Somalia’s Federal Government Plans New Aligned Administration for Awdal Region
Somalia moves to form federal-aligned administration in Awdal, escalating rift with North Western State of Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s…
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Somalia
Somalia’s federal government accused of exploiting national unity as regional rifts grow
Federal Government Accused of Politicizing Somali Unity Amid Rising Tensions With Regional States LAAS CANOOD, Somalia — Accusations are mounting…
Somalia
Al-Shabaab storms strategic Somali town, igniting fierce clashes with government troops
Al-Shabab stages multi-pronged attack on Beledweyne; Somali forces say they repelled assault MOGADISHU, Somalia — Al-Shabab militants launched a coordinated…
North-Africa
US-Somalia Relations Worsen as Washington Pauses Aid to Somali Government
U.S. halts some Somalia aid after WFP warehouse demolished; Mogadishu disputes theft as 75 tons recovered MOGADISHU/WASHINGTON — The United…
Somalia
U.S. Suspends Assistance to Somali Government Over Alleged Aid Seizure
U.S. suspends assistance to Somali government, alleging destruction of WFP warehouse and seizure of 76 metric tons of food aid…
World
Australian government announces inquiry into Bondi Beach shooting
Australia will establish a royal commission — the country’s highest form of public inquiry — into the Bondi Beach mass…
World
Irish Heart Foundation urges Irish government to match UK junk food ad ban
The Irish Heart Foundation is urging the Government to mirror the UK’s new junk food advertising ban, calling the move…
World
Venezuela’s interim government rallies behind Maduro after U.S. capture
Venezuelan officials vowed to remain unified behind President Nicolas Maduro after U.S. forces seized the 63-year-old leader and flew him…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia lawmakers decry repression after arrests over Palestinian flag displays
Sunday January 4, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Two members of North Western State of Somalia’s House of Representatives on Saturday…
Somalia
U.S. Military Strikes Venezuela; Trump Claims Maduro Captured, Government Denies
U.S. strikes rock Caracas as Trump claims capture of Maduro; Venezuela declares state of emergency Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 CARACAS,…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Leaders Urge Federal Government to Avoid Punitive Measures, Pursue Dialogue
MOGADISHU — North Western State of Somalia-born politicians based in Mogadishu urged Somalia’s federal authorities on Thursday to avoid punitive…
