Somalia
Somalia Repels Armed Assault on Baidoa Amid Regional Political Tensions
Heavy fighting erupted in Baidoa on Thursday as Somalia’s military said it had repelled an assault by two armed groups in the…
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political
North-Africa
Somalia Says Egyptian Troop Deployment Delay Is Procedural, Not Political
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has rejected suggestions that political disagreements are holding up Egypt’s planned deployment to the African Union mission in…
Somalia
Galmudug Political Crisis Deepens as Troops Block Parliamentary Session
Dhusamareb (AX) — Galmudug Parliament Speaker Mohamed Nur Gacal says troops blocked the parliament building in Dhusamareb on Tuesday on the orders…
Somalia
Somalia’s AUSSOM Faces Neutrality Test as Baidoa Political Crisis Turns Military
Somalia: Baidoa Crisis Puts AUSSOM’s Political Neutrality Under Pressure AXADLE, Somalia — A political showdown in Somalia’s South West State is increasingly…
Somalia
UK backs Somalia’s path toward greater security and political progress
UK renews support for Somalia’s security and political future MOGADISHU, Somalia – During her first visit to Somalia, Minister for Development and…
Somalia
Political Party Files Lawsuit Challenging Galmudug Elections in Somalia
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Supreme Court has thrown out the results of last month’s contested House of Representatives and local council elections…
Somalia
Political Tensions and Poor Leadership Push Somalia Toward a Dangerous Point
Marka hay’adaha dowladdu isku dhex milmaan, dhaliisha siyaasaddana loo arko colaad, waxaa halis gelaya tiirarka dowladnimada. Soomaaliya maanta waxay wajahaysaa xaalad ay…
West-Africa
Liberia Arrests Former Vice President Howard-Taylor, Sparking Political Rift
Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor has been arrested as part of an investigation into the seizure of cocaine valued at nearly half…
Somalia
South West Conflict Expands, Raising Questions Over President Hassan Sheikh’s Political Responsibility
South West Conflict: Baidoa Fighting Puts President Hassan Sheikh’s Political Responsibility Under Scrutiny Analysis BAIDOA, Somalia — The latest violence in Baidoa…
Somalia
Turkey and Somalia’s Political Seat Raise Questions Requiring Answers
Saamaynta dowladaha shisheeye ayaa mar kale udub-dhexaad u noqotay doodda siyaasadeed ee Soomaaliya, iyadoo doorka Turkiga ee arrimaha gudaha dalka uu si…
Somalia
Puntland State Political Council Calls for Dialogue and Consensus on Disarmament
Garowe (AX) — Puntland State’s Political Council has urged authorities to pursue disarmament through dialogue and broad consultation, warning that unilateral action…
