East-Africa
China Postpones Wang Yi’s Mogadishu Visit Following Talks with Somalia
China postpones Wang Yi’s Somalia visit, cites ‘friendly negotiations’ on new date Saturday, Jan. 10, 2026 MOGADISHU — China has…
Somalia
North-Africa
US-Somalia Relations Worsen as Washington Pauses Aid to Somali Government
U.S. halts some Somalia aid after WFP warehouse demolished; Mogadishu disputes theft as 75 tons recovered MOGADISHU/WASHINGTON — The United…
Somalia
Somalia Denies U.S. Accusation of Destroying Food Aid Warehouse
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s government on Thursday denied a U.S. allegation that authorities in Mogadishu destroyed an American-funded World Food…
East-Africa
Over 20 Nations Condemn Israeli Minister’s North Western State of Somalia Visit, Urge Reversing Recognition
More than 20 countries condemn Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia, urge reversal Friday, January 9, 2026 MOGADISHU,…
East-Africa
Somalia’s president rejects Israel’s North Western State of Somalia recognition, urges return to dialogue
Mogadishu — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday night forcefully rejected Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia,…
East-Africa
Somali President Rejects Israel’s Recognition of North Western State of Somalia, Calls for Dialogue
Somali president rejects Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia, urges dialogue to protect unity MOGADISHU — Somalia’s president…
North-Africa
Somalia opens investigation into alleged unauthorized transit of Yemeni separatist leader
Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government has opened an urgent investigation into allegations that its airspace…
East-Africa
Somalia e-visa data breach highlights oversight gaps in Digital Public Goods
Somalia’s e-visa data breach has spiraled from a technical failure into a national test of digital governance, exposing at least…
Somalia
Somalia probes alleged airspace violations tied to Yemeni leader and Israel’s foreign minister
Somalia probes alleged illegal use of airspace for flights linked to Yemeni leader, Israeli foreign minister MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s…
Somalia
Mogadishu Protesters, Clerics Condemn Israel’s Recognition of North Western State of Somalia
MOGADISHU — Somali religious scholars led thousands of demonstrators in Mogadishu on Wednesday to protest Israel’s recognition of North Western…
Somalia
United States freezes all Somalia aid over corruption, food aid theft
U.S. suspends all aid programs to Somalia over corruption, theft of food relief MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United States has…
