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Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 Mogadishu — The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia urged the federal government and regional leaders to prioritize dialogue on elections and other national issues after a security dispute prevented advance teams from Puntland State and Jubaland from arriving in the capital for a planned consultative forum. In a brief statement posted on social media, UNTMIS said it regretted that preparatory delegations from the two semi-autonomous regions were unable to reach Mogadishu because…

At least 200 Al-Shabaab militants killed in joint operation, govt says MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia's authorities has proclaimed a enormous victory in opposition to Al-Shabaab militants because the crackdown continues amid ongoing elections because the nation enters a crucial section within the electoral course of which has been considerably delayed. Government officers instructed the media that…