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 has appeared…
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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 rooted in…
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 an inclusive…
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 opposition leaders,…
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 on Thursday…
Somalia
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 Islam, widely…
East-Africa
Somali President Meets Ethiopian Prime Minister for Talks in Addis Ababa
Somali president meets Ethiopia’s Abiy in Addis Ababa to bolster security, trade ties ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud…
World
Zelensky arrives in Warsaw for talks with Poland’s president
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Warsaw on Friday for talks with Polish President Karol Nawrocki, his first official visit to Poland…
Somalia
Somalia’s Puntland State President Deni urges inclusive dialogue to prevent political turmoil
Puntland State’s Deni urges inclusive national dialogue, warns of political instability in Somalia KISMAYO, Somalia — Puntland State State of Somalia President…
Editorial
What Drove Axadle to Honor Puntland State’s President as Person of the Year
Why Axadle named Puntland State’s president Person of the Year: Wartime leadership against ISIS Sometimes leadership becomes legible only when the stakes…
Somalia
Ex-Somali president won’t attend Kismayo summit, opposition explains decision
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo will not attend a political summit set to open Thursday in Kismayo, opposition…
