Somalia
Al-Shabaab storms military base in southern Somalia, triggering heavy fighting
Al-Shabaab attacks Jubaland base in Kuday; outcome disputed KISMAYO, Somalia — Al-Shabaab fighters launched a pre-dawn assault Wednesday on a…
Somalia
Somalia
MSF reports sharp rise in malnutrition and preventable diseases in Somalia
Somalia is sliding deeper into a health and nutrition emergency as failed rainy seasons, soaring water prices and sharp humanitarian…
Somalia
Somalia Welcomes Court Decision Clearing MPs to Join East African Parliament
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has welcomed an appellate ruling that clears the way for…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Police Arrest Suspects in Salal Region Double Homicide Case
North Western State of Somalia police arrest suspects in Salal double killing; manhunt underway Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 HARGEISA, North…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Police Arrest Suspects Over Double Homicide in Salal Region
HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — Police in North Western State of Somalia have arrested several suspects in connection…
Somalia
Telecom giant Hormuud alleges Kenyan forces destroyed networks in southern Somalia
Somalia’s largest telecommunications provider, Hormuud Telecom, on Monday accused Kenyan government forces of deliberately destroying its equipment and facilities in…
Somalia
Israel uneasy over Egypt’s growing influence in Somalia, Horn of Africa
Israel wary of Egypt’s expanding role in Somalia and Horn of Africa TEL AVIV — Israel is watching with growing…
Somalia
Somalia and Qatar Sign Defense Cooperation Deal After UAE Rift
Tuesday January 20, 2026 DOHA, Qatar — Somalia and Qatar on Monday signed a defense cooperation agreement aimed at deepening…
Somalia
Somalia, Qatar sign defense pact after diplomatic rift with UAE
Somalia, Qatar sign defense pact as Mogadishu pivots from UAE ties Agreement signed in Doha by Somali Defense Minister Ahmed…
East-Africa
Somalia Court Clears Lawmakers to Take Seats in East African Parliament
NAIROBI, Kenya (AX) — A regional appeals court on Monday cleared Somalia’s representatives to take their seats in the East…
Somalia
Somalia confirms negotiations with Saudi Arabia, Egypt on Red Sea security deal
Somalia confirms talks on Red Sea security pact with Saudi Arabia, Egypt MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government has confirmed…
