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…
Somali
Somalia
Somali, allied forces launch Middle Shabelle airstrike, killing 17 militants
Somali military says airstrike kills 17 al-Shabab militants in Middle Shabelle MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali National Army, working with…
Somalia
Qatar-aligned Somali politicians praise federal decision reshaping UAE relations
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali politicians seen as close to Qatar on Friday welcomed a federal decision to downgrade Somalia’s ties…
Somalia
Somalia’s Parliament Passes Tobacco Control Framework in Landmark Health Vote
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s lower house of parliament on Monday overwhelmingly approved a national tobacco control framework, a landmark move…
Somalia
Somalia’s Upper House Passes National Payment System Bill
Somalia’s Upper House passes National Payment System Bill, clearing path for payments oversight law MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Upper House of…
North-Africa
Somali Minister Says Israel Plans to Relocate Palestinians to North Western State of Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s defense minister accused Israel of planning to forcibly relocate Palestinians to North Western State of Somalia…
Somalia
Somali sovereignty concerns mount amid Israel’s push for Horn of Africa foothold
Somali sovereignty fears grow as Israel eyes foothold in Horn of Africa MOGADISHU — Somalia’s defense minister said Sunday the…
Somalia
Somalia’s president plans historic Las Anod visit as northern politics shift
Hassan Sheikh’s planned Las Anod visit would be first by a Somali president since 1969, signaling federal push in north…
Somalia
Somali and U.S. Forces Destroy al-Shabab Explosives Factory in Middle Juba
Somali, U.S. forces destroy al-Shabab explosives factory in Middle Juba, kill 18 MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali National Army forces, working…
North-Africa
US-Somalia Relations Worsen as Washington Pauses Aid to Somali Government
U.S. halts some Somalia aid after WFP warehouse demolished; Mogadishu disputes theft as 75 tons recovered MOGADISHU/WASHINGTON — The United…
East-Africa
Somalia’s president rejects Israel’s North Western State of Somalia recognition, urges return to dialogue
Mogadishu — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday night forcefully rejected Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia,…
