Somalia
Fighting in southwestern Somalia kills dozens, including four civilians
At least four civilians were killed and 98 wounded after hours of heavy fighting between government forces and militias in Somalia’s southwestern…
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Somalia-Turkey Relations Enter New Phase of Strategic Partnership, Prime Minister Says
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia and Turkey are entering a new era of cooperation built around mutual interests and shared prosperity, Prime Minister…
North-Africa
Egypt Rejects Threats to Somalia’s Sovereignty, Urges Sustained Funding for AU Mission
Egypt will not accept unilateral actions that threaten Somalia’s territorial integrity or erode its sovereignty, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told his Somali…
Somalia
Somalia Receives Credentials From Four Newly Appointed Ambassadors
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has formally welcomed four new ambassadors, with Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali receiving copies of their credentials on Tuesday…
East-Africa
Somali Army Clashes With Rebel Forces Over Control of Key City Baidoa
Somalia’s army says it has forced opposition fighters from Baidoa, the largest city in the country’s South West State, following hours of…
Somalia
Mogadishu Evictions Force Students Out of School, Prompting Calls for Urgent Policy Action
Mogadishu’s forced evictions have entered a second year, driving a displacement crisis that has disrupted the lives and education of thousands. Eighty-four…
Central-Africa
Thousands of Somali Soldiers Graduate After Nearly a Year of Training in Galmudug
Dhusamareb (AX) — Somalia has graduated one of its largest military training cohorts in decades, with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud joining thousands…
Somalia
Puntland State Asks Galmudug to Return Forces Accused of Causing Unrest in Galkayo
Garowe (AX) — A widening dispute between Puntland State and the federal government has spilled into relations with neighboring Galmudug, as Puntland…
East-Africa
U.S. Names Ruth Anne Stevens-Klitz Deputy Chief of Mission to Somalia
Mogadishu (AX) — Ruth Anne Stevens-Klitz, a veteran U.S. diplomat with more than 25 years of international service, will become Washington’s new…
Somalia
Somali President Launches First Phase of Dhusamareb Road Project
Dhusamareb (AX) — A major push to upgrade Dhusamareb’s roads and public spaces took shape Saturday as Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud…
Somalia
Somali Family Ministry Raises Concerns Over New Mother’s Death at Hargeisa Hospital
Mogadishu (AX) — The death of a woman who recently gave birth at Hargeisa General Hospital has prompted grief from Somalia’s Ministry…
