Somalia
Somali regions oppose Mogadishu’s bid to scrap UAE-backed port deals
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal Cabinet has moved to cancel security and defense agreements tied to three strategic ports, a sweeping decision that…
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Mogadishu
Somalia
Ethiopia’s intelligence chief visits Mogadishu unexpectedly amid rising regional tensions
Ethiopian intelligence chief makes surprise visit to Mogadishu amid regional tensions MOGADISHU, Somalia — Ethiopia’s intelligence chief arrived in the Somali capital…
Somalia
Somalia-UAE rift widens as Mogadishu challenges regional security, port deals
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal cabinet has annulled all agreements previously signed with the United Arab Emirates, voiding deals that covered defense cooperation,…
Somalia
New Business Park at Mogadishu Airport Eases Congestion, Expands Services
Mogadishu opens DARMAD Business Park to ease congestion at Aden Adde International Airport MOGADISHU — Authorities on Saturday inaugurated a new commercial…
North-Africa
Israel’s recognition of breakaway North Western State of Somalia sparks protests in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Hundreds of demonstrators gathered in the capital late Thursday to protest Israel’s recognition of the self-declared Republic of North…
East-Africa
China Postpones Wang Yi’s Mogadishu Visit Following Talks with Somalia
China postpones Wang Yi’s Somalia visit, cites ‘friendly negotiations’ on new date Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 MOGADISHU — China has confirmed that…
East-Africa
China Delays Foreign Minister’s Mogadishu Visit Citing Security Lockdown
MOGADISHU — China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, postponed a planned visit to Somalia’s capital on Friday after authorities imposed sweeping security restrictions…
Somalia
Mogadishu Protesters, Clerics Condemn Israel’s Recognition of North Western State of Somalia
MOGADISHU — Somali religious scholars led thousands of demonstrators in Mogadishu on Wednesday to protest Israel’s recognition of North Western State of…
Somalia
Vote Count Underway in Mogadishu After First Direct Elections in 50 Years
Somalia begins counting votes after Mogadishu’s landmark one-person, one-vote poll Mogadishu — Somalia’s National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission on Thursday night…
Somalia
Somali President Urges Mogadishu Voters to Turn Out for Historic Local Elections
Somali president urges turnout as Mogadishu holds first one-person, one-vote local polls in more than 50 years MOGADISHU — Somali President Hassan…
Somalia
Somali capital Mogadishu stages first direct elections in 57 years
Somali capital holds first direct elections in 57 years MOGADISHU — Voters in Somalia’s capital cast ballots Thursday in municipal elections billed…
