East-Africa
KDF troops complete high-intensity drill ahead of Somalia deployment
by Maxwell Amunga Sunday June 21, 2026 KDF officers during the 5th edition of Justified Accord training in March 2026. Photo KDF The…
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Somalia
Somalia
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Heads to Kenya for Talks Amid Election Crisis
MOGADISHU, Somalia, June 20, 2026 – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is set to travel to Kenya for talks with regional leaders…
Somalia
Somalia and Islamic Development Bank sign $45 million cooperation framework
Sunday June 21, 2026 Baku, Azerbaijan (AX) — Somalia and the Islamic Development Bank Group on Friday agreed on a new three-year…
Somalia
Somali opposition urges broader international role in election talks amid Turkish mediation push
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s Future Council opposition bloc is pressing for a wider international hand in the country’s increasingly fraught election talks,…
East-Africa
Israel hosts North Western State of Somalia leader as it seeks to expand Red Sea influence
By Faisal AliSaturday June 20, 2026 Israel gave North Western State of Somalia’s president a ceremonial welcome in Jerusalem this week, rolling…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Minister Says Ties With Israel Have ‘No Limits’
Saturday June 20, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia’s foreign minister has suggested that ties with Israel could expand…
Somalia
Somalia urges politicians to choose ballot box over conflict amid reforms
Tuğba AltunFriday June 19, 2026 Somalia’s ports minister has called on those chasing power to contest elections instead of reaching for weapons,…
Somalia
Somalia Intelligence Chief Arrives in Galmudug Amid Election Tensions
DHUSAMAREB, Somalia – Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency chief, Mahad Mohamed Salad, landed in Dhuusamareeb on Thursday for talks with Galmudug…
Somalia
Egyptian Sailors’ Hostage Crisis in Somalia Deepens Further
Egyptian Sailors’ Hostage Crisis in Somalia Deepens MOGADISHU, Somalia – The ordeal of Egyptian sailors held on the oil tanker M/T Eureka…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia president says direct Hargeisa-Tel Aviv flights to start soon
Friday June 19, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro says direct flights between Hargeisa…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia leader says Israel has no military presence, future remains open
Friday June 19, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro said Israel does not have…
