Somalia
Saudi Arabia and Somalia Sign Defense Pact to Enhance Security, Counterterrorism
Monday February 9, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Saudi Arabia and Somalia have signed a new military cooperation agreement to strengthen…
security
North-Africa
IAEA and OCP Group Join Forces to Bolster Global Food Security
The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) and OCP Group, a global leader in plant-nutrition solutions, announced a five-year strategic partnership…
World
Alleged shooter of Russian general transported to Moscow, security officials say
Dubai detainee extradited to Moscow over shooting of top GRU general; Kyiv denies role A Ukrainian-born Russian citizen has been…
Somalia
Sen. Jim Risch warns Somalia’s turmoil endangers U.S. national security
WASHINGTON — Sen. Jim Risch warned this week that continued instability in Somalia poses a direct threat to U.S. national…
Somalia
Somalia’s PM, U.S. Envoy Discuss Security and Election Framework
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre met Saturday with U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Justin Davis to deepen cooperation on…
Somalia
At least 10 injured as Baidoa, Somalia security forces clash with armed group
BAIDOA, Somalia — At least 10 people were wounded after two days of heavy fighting between Southwest state security forces…
Somalia
U.S. Official Touts Somalia’s Untapped Potential as Security, Investment Efforts Intensify
MOGADISHU — Analysis U.S. Africa Command signaled a broader play in Somalia that reaches beyond counterterrorism. Lt. Gen. John Brennan,…
Somalia
Somali federal government bars landings of planes carrying semi-autonomous regional security personnel
Somalia blocks planes carrying Jubaland, Puntland State security teams from landing in Mogadishu MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government on…
Somalia
Somali Government Blocks Planes With Regional Guards Over Security Concerns
Somalia bars planes carrying Jubaland, Puntland State security from Mogadishu ahead of talks MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government on…
Somalia
UN urges dialogue after federal government blocks regional security flights
Monday, Feb. 2, 2026 Mogadishu — The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia urged the federal government and regional…
Somalia
Jubaland, Puntland State accuse Somalia’s federal government of turning back security delegation flights
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Jubaland and Puntland State regional administrations on Sunday accused the federal government of blocking planes carrying their…
