Somalia
Ted Cruz meets North Western State of Somalia president, renews call for U.S. recognition
Washington (AX) — A meeting with one of North Western State of Somalia’s strongest supporters in Washington has renewed calls for closer…
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North Western State of Somalia Bans Armed Mobilization in Awdal, Selel Regions After Renewed Tensions
Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia has prohibited war-related mobilization and the public carrying of weapons in the Awdal and…
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Cutting Ties With Turkey May Not Benefit Villa Somalia
Somalia entered a period of political uncertainty in April and May 2026, when the formal mandates of the Federal Parliament and the…
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Somalia Strengthens Central Bank to Secure Future of Digital Payments
Somalia’s mobile-money revolution has delivered one of the country’s most important private-sector successes. It has reduced the cost of transactions, expanded financial…
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Report: Somalia not yet ready to fully take over security responsibilities
Somalia still lacks capacity to take over full security role, report warns MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s security forces remain unable to rapidly…
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Somalia and China Discuss Expanding Defense and Security Cooperation
Beijing (AX) — Somalia and China agreed Friday to broaden defense and security cooperation as Defence Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi held talks…
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US Gives UN One-Year Transition to End Logistical Support for Somalia Mission
US Sets One-Year UN Transition Period to End Logistical Support for Somalia Mission WASHINGTON — The United States has agreed to allow…
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China’s Embassy in Somalia Rejects Taiwan Statement on U.N. Resolution 2758
Mogadishu (AX) — A dispute over Taiwan’s international status and the meaning of a key 1971 United Nations resolution has intensified, with…
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North Western State of Somalia Bans Clan-Praising Public Performances to Curb Tribalism
Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia has immediately prohibited public performances that praise or promote clans, in a government effort…
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Somalia and Pakistan Deepen Technical Cooperation on Digital Transformation
A 10-day mission to Pakistan has given Somali officials a close look at digital systems that support identity registration, social protection, taxation,…
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Hudson fellow says North Western State of Somalia must align its recognition case with U.S. interests
Washington (AX) — North Western State of Somalia must make a clearer and more consistent case for why its international recognition would…
