Somalia
Somalia Deploys Nearly 10,000 Police to Secure Mogadishu Local Council Elections
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali security agencies say nearly 10,000 police officers have been mobilized to secure Mogadishu’s local council elections…
Somalia
Somalia
Deadly clashes erupt in central Somalia as militias battle local authorities
JALALAQSI, Somalia — Heavy fighting broke out early Sunday in the central Somali town of Jalalaqsi as forces loyal to…
Somalia
African Union council reviews Somalia security mission amid funding shortfalls
African Union council assesses Somalia security mission and funding challenges ADDIS ABABA — The African Union’s Peace and Security Council…
Somalia
Somalia and Egypt commit to deepening security and development cooperation
Somalia, Egypt deepen ties in Cairo talks, eye embassy move to Mogadishu and stronger security coordination CAIRO — Somalia and…
Somalia
Kenyan doctor abducted by al-Shabaab in Somalia appears on video, appeals for release
MOGADISHU — A Kenyan doctor working with a United Nations medical evacuation team in Somalia says the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab has…
Somalia
Egypt Pledges Enhanced Red Sea Security, Backing African Union Mission in Somalia
CAIRO — Egypt will step up efforts to safeguard Red Sea maritime routes and back a new African Union mission…
Somalia
Somalia Celebrates 65 Years of Diplomatic Relations with China
Sunday December 21, 2025 MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia and China on Tuesday marked the 65th anniversary of their diplomatic relations…
Somalia
Puntland State State of Somalia Minister Urges Dialogue with Somali Future Council on Elections
KISMAYO, Somalia — A senior Puntland State official urged President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to embrace the outcomes of the Somali…
Somalia
Security flaw in Somalia’s new e-visa risks thousands’ personal data
Somalia’s relaunched e-visa website contains a fresh security flaw that could let malicious actors download large numbers of e-visas containing…
Somalia
Villa Somalia-Led Disputed Election Process Threatens Somalia’s Stability and State-Building
Analysis: Somalia’s ‘one person, one vote’ push risks crisis without consensus and constitutional safeguards Somalia’s federal government is advancing a…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia reports 19 dead, 200+ injured amid Borama protests
North Western State of Somalia says 19 killed, 214 injured as Borama protests over Xeer Ciise turn deadly BORAMA, North…
