Somalia
Saudi Arabia holds talks with Egypt, Somalia on new military alliance
Saudi Arabia in Talks With Egypt, Somalia on Military Coalition RIYADH — Saudi Arabia is finalizing an agreement with Somalia…
Somalia
East-Africa
Egypt and Djibouti back Somalia’s unity, commit to stronger cooperation
Egypt, Djibouti back Somalia’s unity, condemn Israel’s move on North Western State of Somalia, deepen economic ties CAIRO — Egypt…
North-Africa
Saudi Arabia discusses new regional military coalition with Egypt and Somalia
Friday January 16, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Saudi Arabia is in advanced talks with Somalia and Egypt to establish a…
East-Africa
Roadside Bomb Near Somalia Border Kills Two Kenyan Police Reservists
KISMAYO, Somalia — An improvised explosive device killed two Kenyan police reservists and wounded two others Thursday near a border…
Somalia
U.S. Appoints Justin Davis as Acting Head of Embassy in Somalia
U.S. names Justin Davis chargé d’affaires in Somalia amid regional tensions Friday January 16, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United…
East-Africa
UAE Pulls Equipment from Mogadishu After Somalia Cancels Security Agreements
UAE airlifts equipment from Mogadishu after Somalia cancels security, defense pacts MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United Arab Emirates has begun…
Somalia
U.S. halts immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Somalia
WASHINGTON — The United States will indefinitely suspend immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, including Somalia, the State…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia Gains Recognition, to Open First Embassy in Israel, Citing Shared History and Aspirations
North Western State of Somalia’s president says Israel has recognized the breakaway republic, a move he casts as both a…
Somalia
Somalia deploys ex-Puntland State forces to Sool frontline amid ongoing tensions
Somalia deploys former Puntland State forces to Sool front lines as president plans landmark Las Anod visit Units from Danab…
East-Africa
Somalia-UAE Diplomatic Rift Grows as Israel Recognizes North Western State of Somalia, Yemen Conflict Fuels Tensions
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s abrupt decision to cancel port management and security cooperation agreements with the United Arab Emirates caps…
East-Africa
Egypt expands military objectives in Somalia after Israel recognizes North Western State of Somalia
Egypt has expanded and refocused its military mission in Somalia after Israel recognized the breakaway region of North Western State…
