Somalia
U.S. Urges Somalia Political Deal as AFRICOM Chief Visits Mogadishu
U.S. Pushes for Somali Political Consensus as AFRICOM Commander Visits Mogadishu MOGADISHU, Somalia — Security and politics took center stage in Mogadishu…
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East-Africa
Former Somali president urges political unity ahead of AUSSOM transition
Thursday July 30, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia could put hard-won security gains at risk if African Union peacekeepers leave before the…
Somalia
Somali Leaders Pressed to Reach Political Deal by End of August, Sources Say
Tuesday July 28, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s protracted political deadlock is drawing mounting concern from some international partners, with diplomatic sources…
Somalia
Political Gridlock Threatens Somalia’s International Funding and Security Agenda
Political Stalemate Threatens Somalia’s Funding Prospects and Security Plans MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s push to show political momentum ahead of key diplomatic…
Somalia
Five Northeastern State MPs resign, renounce administration’s political project
Sunday July 26, 2026 Las Anod (AX) — Five lawmakers resigned from the Northeastern regional state Parliament on Saturday, delivering a sharp…
Somalia
Somali civil society proposes interim electoral model to break political deadlock
Saturday July 25, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia Non-State Actors (SONSA) has put forward an interim electoral framework aimed at breaking the…
East-Africa
Miss World Selection Sparks Political Row in Malawi
Parliament was thrown into disorder when Lilongwe Likuni MP Kelvin Mphande halted proceedings to insist that reigning Miss Malawi Thandie Chisi, not…
Somalia
EU Warns Artificial Intelligence Could Become a Political Weapon
EU warns artificial intelligence could emerge as a geopolitical weapon BRUSSELS – Artificial intelligence could become a powerful geopolitical weapon, the European…
North-Africa
Khalil al-Hayya becomes Hamas’s newly elected political chief
By Mohammad MansourMonday July 20, 2026 Hamas has selected Khalil al-Hayya to lead its political bureau, elevating a veteran negotiator and longtime…
Somalia
Somalia Faces an Urgent Need for Political Agreement
By: Afyare A. ElmiMonday July 20, 2026 A fresh round of internationally facilitated talks between the government and opposition is scheduled for…
Somalia
Southwest Parliament Approves New Cabinet Amid Political Tensions
Friday July 17, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State lawmakers on Thursday approved a new Council of Ministers, marking a key step…
