Somalia
Somalia: International Partners Hold Crisis Talks with Opposition Over Election Deadlock
MOGADISHU, May 18, 2026 – Somalia’s long-running electoral dispute took on fresh urgency on Monday as international partners opened virtual…
Somalia
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia marks 35 years of self-declared independence, renews recognition push
Monday May 18, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia on Monday marked 35 years since it broke…
Somalia
Protest Against North Western State of Somalia’s May 18 Celebrations Erupts in Borama, Somalia
Somalia: Protest Against North Western State of Somalia’s May 18 Celebrations Erupts in Borama BORAMA, Somalia — What began as…
Somalia
Somalia condemns drone attacks on Saudi Arabia entering from Iraq
Monday May 18, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia on Monday sharply denounced drone strikes aimed at Saudi Arabia after Riyadh…
Somalia
Somalia faces deepening legitimacy crisis and risk of fragmentation
By Dr. Ali Said FaqiSunday May 17, 2026 Somalia is edging into a precarious political chapter, one that may prove…
East-Africa
Israeli ambassador says North Western State of Somalia seeks closer cooperation after recognition
Sunday May 17, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Israel’s newly named ambassador to North Western State of Somalia said Saturday that…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia soldier killed in Eerigaabo clash ahead of May 18 celebrations
Sunday May 17, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — What began as routine preparations for North Western State of Somalia’s May 18…
East-Africa
Somalia election timeline 2026 key dates and milestones explained
Somalia’s 2026 election process is shaped by a multi-step plan that includes voter registration, new voting rules, and a phased…
Somalia
Puntland State President Accuses Hassan Sheikh of Undermining Somalia’s Federal System
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Puntland State President Siciid Cabdullahi Deni on Friday delivered a blistering rebuke of what he called the…
Somalia
UN Urges Consensus on Elections After Somalia Talks Fail to Resolve Disputes
MOGADISHU, Somalia, May 16 — The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia on Friday pressed Somalia’s federal government and…
Somalia
UN mission: Somalia talks end without resolving key political disputes
Saturday May 16, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The United Nations mission in Somalia has welcomed the return of talks among…
