East-Africa
U.S. Extends UN Support for Somalia Mission Involving Kenyan Troops by 12 Months
An image of U.S. President Donald Trump alongside an inset showing KDF officers during a training operation. Photo The United States has…
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Somalia
Somalia
Ethiopia’s Abiy Ahmed Promotes Regional Integration by Turning Borders Into Bridges
Transforming Borders into Bridges: Ethiopia’s Regional Integration Approach under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed The Horn of Africa faces a web of political,…
North-Africa
Egypt, CIA Chief Voice Support for Somalia’s Sovereignty
U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe commended Egypt’s contribution to security in Somalia and across the wider Horn of Africa during…
East-Africa
U.S. Gives UN More Time to End Support for Somalia Peacekeepers
A new U.S. decision will give the United Nations another year to wind down its support for African peacekeepers in Somalia, offering…
Somalia
Somalia Registers 1.5 Million Citizens in National Identification System
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has registered more than 1.5 million citizens since 2023 under its national identification program, with authorities aiming to…
Somalia
Somalia’s Lower House Speaker Urges Stronger Enforcement as Piracy Resurges Off Somalia
Somalia’s Lower House Speaker Abdiqadir Mohamed Nur warned Saturday that piracy has tarnished the country’s reputation, undermined confidence in the security of…
Somalia
Villa Somalia Race Puts Burning Bridges With Turkey Under Scrutiny
Somalia entered a period of political uncertainty after the formal mandates of the Federal Parliament and the presidency expired in April and…
Somalia
Somalia Confirms Uranium, Lithium and Cobalt Deposits, President Says
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia is seeking to turn newly confirmed deposits of uranium, lithium and cobalt into a magnet for investment as…
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…
Somalia
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…
Somalia
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…
