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…
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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…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia leaders urge federal government to forgo punitive steps, pursue dialogue
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A group of North Western State of Somalia-born politicians based in Mogadishu urged the Federal Government of…
World
Albin Kurti promises rapid government formation following Kosovo election victory
Kosovo’s Kurti vows swift government formation after party wins half the vote, aiming to end year-long stalemate Kosovo Prime Minister…
Somalia
Somalia’s federal government politicizes safeguarding of national unity
Garowe, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government has launched a broad diplomatic and political push to reinforce the country’s unity and…
