Somalia
U.S. humanitarian Jessica Buchanan details 93 days held hostage in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Jessica Buchanan remembers the voice before she saw the faces. After 93 days as a hostage in Somalia, wrapped…
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Somalia
Somalia reports over 150 al-Shabab militants killed in Middle Shabelle
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali government forces, backed by international partners, have killed at least 150 Al-Shabab militants in more than two weeks…
Somalia
Eric Trump denies discussing port investments with North Western State of Somalia President
Tuesday January 27, 2026 DAVOS, Switzerland — Eric Trump has denied holding talks or discussing port investments with North Western State of…
Somalia
Somalia enacts new cybersecurity law to secure digital systems, critical infrastructure
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s lower house of parliament on Saturday approved a sweeping Cybersecurity Law designed to protect the country’s digital infrastructure, safeguard…
Somalia
Somalia reports seized food aid returned to WFP after port warehouse dispute
Somalia says WFP food aid fully returned after Mogadishu port warehouse dispute; U.S. pauses some assistance MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government said…
East-Africa
Uganda announces troop withdrawal from Somalia after 19 years
Uganda to withdraw troops from Somalia after 19 years, reshaping AU mission and security calculus Monday January 26, 2026 MOGADISHU — Uganda…
Somalia
Somalia Warns of Financial Squeeze After U.S. Slashes Foreign Aid
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia is bracing for tighter finances after the United States reduced foreign aid, a move officials say is already…
Somalia
Somalia Reports 250 al-Shabaab Fighters Killed in Kudhaa Town
Somalia says 250 al-Shabab fighters killed in foiled assault on Kudhaa Island Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026 MOGADISHU — Somali officials said Sunday…
Somalia
Arab Parliament Pledges Support for Somalia, Yemen, Rejects Foreign Interference
CAIRO — The Arab Parliament said it will pursue regional and international political measures to support the security, stability and sovereignty of…
East-Africa
Expert: Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Turkey unlikely to tolerate Israeli foothold in Somalia
Israel’s late-December decision to recognize North Western State of Somalia has collided with entrenched Arab and African interests in the Horn of…
Somalia
Influential Somali cleric cautions North Western State of Somalia against pursuing ties with Israel
Prominent Somali cleric warns North Western State of Somalia against engagement with Israel HARGEISA, Somalia — One of Somalia’s leading religious scholars,…
