Somalia
Somalia Ends UAE Security and Defense Deals Over Sovereignty Concerns
Somalia cancels UAE-linked security and defense deals tied to Berbera, Bosaso and Kismayo ports MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government has…
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Somalia
Somalia terminates UAE defense and security pacts over sovereignty concerns
Mogadishu — Somalia’s federal government has canceled security and defense agreements with the United Arab Emirates tied to the strategic…
Somalia
Somalia Expresses Regret Over Damage to Qatar’s Embassy in Ukraine
Somalia on Saturday voiced concern over damage to Qatar’s embassy in Kyiv during a Russian attack and urged full respect…
East-Africa
Over 20 Nations Condemn Israeli Minister’s North Western State of Somalia Visit, Urge Reversing Recognition
More than 20 countries condemn Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia, urge reversal Friday, January 9, 2026 MOGADISHU,…
North-Africa
Egypt urges action over Israel’s recognition of breakaway Somali region
Egypt warns Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia threatens regional peace, urges AU condemnation Egypt warned Tuesday that…
Sports
Manchester United dismiss Ruben Amorim after dispute over transfer control
MANCHESTER, England — Manchester United have sacked head coach Ruben Amorim after 14 months in charge, ending a turbulent tenure…
Somalia
Reports of several killed during Iran protests over economic hardship
Several killed as Iran’s economic protests turn deadly; clashes reported across multiple provinces At least several people were killed in…
Somalia
Somalia’s capital Mogadishu begins first one-person, one-vote local elections in over 50 years
Mogadishu launches first one-person, one-vote municipal polls in more than 50 years Thursday December 25, 2025 MOGADISHU — Voting began…
Somalia
NUSOJ, NIEBC train 100+ journalists on election coverage, safety, combating disinformation
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), working with the National Independent Electoral Boundaries Commission of Somalia (NIEBC),…
West-Africa
U.S. Begins Surveillance Flights Over Nigeria After Trump’s Intervention Threat
U.S. surveillance flights over Nigeria have ramped up since late November, signaling a sharp uptick in security cooperation as Washington…
Somalia
Mogadishu Airport Closing One Day for Local Council Elections
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s civil aviation regulator will shut Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport for a full day on Thursday,…
