East-Africa
Somalia’s President Plans Turkey Visit Amid Israel–North Western State of Somalia Tensions
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud will travel to Ankara on Tuesday to meet Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, a high-stakes…
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Somalia’s president meets regional leaders after Israel signals North Western State of Somalia recognition
MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud convened leaders from several federal member states and the Banadir regional administration on…
Somalia
Somali President Urges Mogadishu Voters to Turn Out for Historic Local Elections
Somali president urges turnout as Mogadishu holds first one-person, one-vote local polls in more than 50 years MOGADISHU — Somali…
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Somalia’s President Urges Dialogue After Voting Amid Election Dispute
Somali president opens door to talks as Mogadishu holds first one-person, one-vote polls in decades Hassan Sheikh Mohamud says “all…
Somalia
Former Somali President Warns of Deepening Crisis, Urges Inclusive National Dialogue
MOGADISHU — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo warned that Somalia is sliding into a deeper crisis, citing deteriorating security,…
East-Africa
Kenyan Doctor Held by Al‑Shabaab Appeals to UN and President Ruto for Release
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A Kenyan doctor who says he was working on a United Nations medical evacuation team in Somalia…
Somalia
Somali President hails historic Somalia–China relations, praises Beijing’s development model
MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hailed Somalia’s ties with China as “historic” and “steady,” saying the relationship is…
Somalia
Somalia’s Future Council sets one-month deadline for President Mohamud to convene election talks
KISMAYO, Somalia — A coalition of Somali opposition leaders on Saturday gave President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud one month to convene…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Mohamud Says Government Ready for Opposition Dialogue
MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Saturday that Somalia’s federal government is open to dialogue and compromise with…
Somalia
Jubaland Leader Cautions Somali President Against Power Grab in 2026 Election Standoff
Jubaland Leader Warns Somali President Against Power Grab Amid 2026 Election Dispute KISMAYO, Somalia — Jubaland state President Ahmed Madobe…
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Somalia’s Jubbaland Leader Warns Hassan Sheikh Against Imposing Rejected Policies
Jubbaland’s Ahmed Madobe warns Somalia’s president against centralizing power at Kismayo forum KISMAYO, Somalia — Jubbaland State President Ahmed Mohamed…
