East-Africa
Somalia Takes First-Ever Seat on African Union Peace and Security Council
Wednesday April 8, 2026 Addis Ababa (AX) — Somalia has secured a place on the African Union Peace and Security…
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Somalia
East-Africa
What’s Behind Somalia–Puntland Tensions? A Complete Political Analysis
Somalia’s federal authorities and the semi-autonomous Puntland state have clashed repeatedly over who has the final say on governance, elections,…
Somalia
EU naval forces retake hijacked Iranian vessel off Somalia
Will XavierTuesday April 7, 2026 An Iranian-flagged dhow that had been seized off Somalia’s coast has been freed after sustained…
Somalia
Somalia: Puntland State President Accuses Federal Government of Undermining Federal System
QARDHO, Somalia — Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni on Tuesday accused Somalia’s federal government of trying to erode the…
East-Africa
Somalia joins IGAD delegation to observe Djibouti presidential election
Tuesday April 7, 2026 Djibouti (AX) — With Djibouti’s presidential vote just days away, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD)…
Somalia
Somalia’s U.N. Envoy Abukar Dahir Osman Linked to Ohio Medicaid Fraud Case
WASHINGTON — Somalia’s ambassador to the United Nations is facing fresh scrutiny after a senior U.S. health official said he…
Somalia
Somalia Imposes Night Curfew and Weapons Ban in Baidoa After Political Tensions
BAIDOA, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government has introduced a nighttime curfew in Baidoa and barred civilians from carrying weapons in…
Somalia
Turkish drilling ship nears dock as Somalia moves toward oil production
By Nuri AdenTuesday April 7, 2026 A wave of anticipation is sweeping across Somalia as the country prepares to receive…
Somalia
Somalia set for first offshore oil drilling in historic step
Basillioh Rukanga and Richard KagoeTuesday April 7, 2026 Somalia is poised to launch its first offshore oil drilling campaign, with…
Somalia
Somalia Set for Historic First Offshore Oil Drilling
Somalia is preparing to launch its first offshore oil drilling campaign, with a Turkish government-owned drillship due to reach waters…
Somalia
Turkish drilling ship to start offshore operations in Somalia this week
Monday April 6, 2026 Türkiye’s Çağrı Bey drillship is seen at a port, Mersin, southern Türkiye, Feb. 14, 2026. (AA…
