Somalia
U.S. Appoints Justin Davis as Acting Head of Embassy in Somalia
U.S. names Justin Davis chargé d’affaires in Somalia amid regional tensions Friday January 16, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United States has…
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Somali, African Union and Ugandan forces kill over 30 al-Shabab fighters in Lower Shabelle
Somali, AU and Ugandan troops kill 30-plus al-Shabab fighters in Lower Shabelle operation MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali government forces, backed by the…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia Gains Recognition, to Open First Embassy in Israel, Citing Shared History and Aspirations
North Western State of Somalia’s president says Israel has recognized the breakaway republic, a move he casts as both a moral reckoning…
Somalia
Somalia’s intelligence agency kills senior al-Shabaab operative in Lower Shabelle
Somalia’s NISA says senior al-Shabaab landmine operative killed in Afgooye raid MOGADISHU — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency said it killed…
East-Africa
Egypt expands military objectives in Somalia after Israel recognizes North Western State of Somalia
Egypt has expanded and refocused its military mission in Somalia after Israel recognized the breakaway region of North Western State of Somalia,…
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 and orderly,…
Somalia
Report Finds Mogadishu’s First Local Elections in Decades Peaceful, Amid Misinformation
Mogadishu’s first local vote in nearly 60 years peaceful, but disinformation and state-media bias clouded campaign, watchdog says NUSOJ report urges stronger…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia president urges African, Arab states to follow Israel’s lead on recognition
North Western State of Somalia’s Irro urges African, Arab states to recognize region after Israel’s move Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State…
Somalia
Trump Ends Temporary Protected Status for Somali Nationals in the United States
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration said Tuesday it will terminate Temporary Protected Status for Somali nationals, requiring those covered by the program…
Somalia
Iranian official claims 2,000 killed amid nationwide unrest
Iran acknowledges about 2,000 deaths in protests as U.S. imposes sweeping tariffs and weighs next steps DUBAI, Jan. 13 — An Iranian…
Somalia
Somali, allied forces launch Middle Shabelle airstrike, killing 17 militants
Somali military says airstrike kills 17 al-Shabab militants in Middle Shabelle MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali National Army, working with international partners,…
