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Former South Korean President Yoon sentenced to life for insurrection
South Korea’s Yoon Suk Yeol sentenced to life in prison for insurrection over 2024 martial law move SEOUL — A…
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East-Africa
Turkey’s Erdogan Rejects Israel’s Recognition of North Western State of Somalia’s Independence
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Thursday rejected Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Leads High-Level Talks With Opposition at Villa Somalia
Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting at the…
East-Africa
Turkish President Says Israel’s North Western State of Somalia Recognition Serves No One’s Interests
Erdogan says Israel’s North Western State of Somalia recognition would not benefit region as Türkiye, Ethiopia expand ties ADDIS ABABA,…
Somalia
Somali President Meets Opposition Groups as Talks Resume on Elections, Constitution
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday hosted opposition leaders, including members of…
Somalia
Qatar Emir Reaffirms Somalia Support in Call With President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
Qatar’s emir backs Somalia’s security, territorial integrity in call with President Mohamud MOGADISHU — Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad…
Somalia
African Union Commission Head Holds Talks with Somalia’s President in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa (AX) — The African Union Commission chairperson, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, reaffirmed the AU’s support for Somalia’s sovereignty and…
Somalia
Burundi’s President Takes African Union Helm Amid Mounting Geopolitical Headwinds
Burundi’s Ndayishimiye takes AU chair as bloc warns of geopolitical turbulence ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — The African Union on Saturday…
East-Africa
Somali President Lauds African Union for Rejecting Israel’s North Western State of Somalia Recognition
ADDIS ABABA — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday praised African leaders for a unified rejection of Israel’s recognition…
East-Africa
Somali President Warns Neighbors Over North Western State of Somalia Recognition, Declares Unity Non-Negotiable
Saturday, February 14, 2026 MOGADISHU — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud accused unnamed neighboring states of trying to leverage Israel’s…
East-Africa
President Mohamud Urges African Union to Reject Foreign Interference After Israel Recognizes North Western State of Somalia
Somalia’s president condemns Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia, urges AU to reject external interference ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia…
