Central-Africa
UN appoints James Swan to lead MONUSCO in Democratic Republic of Congo
New York — U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres on Thursday appointed U.S. diplomat James Swan as his new Special Representative for…
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Somalia
President Mohamud Appoints New Deputy Director General at Villa Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has named Zakariye Yusuf Hussein deputy director general of the Presidential Palace, a…
Central-Africa
Uganda plans railway link to Tanzania to open new export route
Uganda eyes Tanzania rail link to open new mineral export corridor via Dar es Salaam Uganda plans to connect a…
East-Africa
Kenya’s Ruto Nominates New Denmark Ambassador, Deputies to Somalia, Russia, Tanzania
Ruto nominates Frank Ole Kibelekenya as Kenya’s ambassador to Denmark, names deputies to Somalia, Russia and Tanzania President William Ruto…
Somalia
Somalia’s New Army Chief Takes Command in Mogadishu Handover
MOGADISHU — Brig. Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed Mohamud formally assumed command of the Somali National Army on Wednesday in a handover…
Somalia
New EU commander in Somalia pledges deeper support for Somali army
MOGADISHU — Brig. Gen. Elio Manes assumed command Friday of the European Union Training Mission in Somalia, a handover EU…
Somalia
Somalia replaces army chief ahead of new al-Shabab offensive
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia replaced its army chief on Thursday as the government prepares a new phase of operations against…
Somalia
Somalia, Türkiye sign Mogadishu port deals to drive trade and revenue
Somalia, Türkiye agree on Port of Mogadishu upgrades to boost trade, revenue MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia and Türkiye have agreed…
East-Africa
IGAD hails Somalia’s treaty ratification, strengthening regional cooperation and integration
MOGADISHU — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development on Wednesday welcomed Somalia’s ratification of the new IGAD Treaty, calling it a…
North-Africa
Saudi Arabia discusses new regional military coalition with Egypt and Somalia
Friday January 16, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Saudi Arabia is in advanced talks with Somalia and Egypt to establish a…
