North-Africa
Saudi Arabia discusses new regional military coalition with Egypt and Somalia
Friday January 16, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Saudi Arabia is in advanced talks with Somalia and Egypt to establish a new Red…
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Somalia
Somalia’s federal government accused of exploiting national unity as regional rifts grow
Federal Government Accused of Politicizing Somali Unity Amid Rising Tensions With Regional States LAAS CANOOD, Somalia — Accusations are mounting that Somalia’s…
Somalia
Egypt, Djibouti endorse Somalia’s unity, advance regional cooperation dialogue in Cairo
Egypt, Djibouti back Somalia’s unity, broaden regional cooperation in Cairo talks CAIRO — Egypt and Djibouti on Wednesday reaffirmed their support for…
World
UN envoy: Escalating threats toward Iran heighten regional instability
U.N. official warns U.S. threats add ‘volatility’ as Iran protests persist; New Zealand shuts Tehran embassy A senior U.N. official warned Thursday…
World
UN official: Intensifying threats to Iran are stoking regional instability
A senior United Nations official warned that threats of military action against Iran — including those made by President Donald Trump —…
World
Iran threatens to strike regional military bases if U.S. intervenes
Iran has warned U.S. allies in the Middle East that it will strike American bases on their soil if Washington attacks Iran,…
East-Africa
Ethiopia’s intelligence chief pays surprise visit to Somalia amid regional tensions
Ethiopian intelligence chief makes unannounced visit to Somalia amid fallout from Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia —…
Somalia
Somali regions oppose Mogadishu’s bid to scrap UAE-backed port deals
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal Cabinet has moved to cancel security and defense agreements tied to three strategic ports, a sweeping decision that…
Somalia
Ethiopia’s intelligence chief visits Mogadishu unexpectedly amid rising regional tensions
Ethiopian intelligence chief makes surprise visit to Mogadishu amid regional tensions MOGADISHU, Somalia — Ethiopia’s intelligence chief arrived in the Somali capital…
Somalia
Somalia-UAE rift widens as Mogadishu challenges regional security, port deals
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal cabinet has annulled all agreements previously signed with the United Arab Emirates, voiding deals that covered defense cooperation,…
Editorial
Axadle calls for calm, responsible leadership, and regional unity
Editorial | Somalia-UAE Rupture Demands Restraint, Responsibility, and Regional Solidarity Somalia’s decision to sever ties with the United Arab Emirates lands at…
