East-Africa
Somali Army Seizes Al-Shabaab Hideout in Southern Somalia
Somali army seizes Hawaadley hideout in Middle Shabelle as new offensive targets Al Shabab Somalia’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday the national army…
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Somalia
North-Africa
Imminent Elections Obscure Republic of Congo’s Growing Succession Battle
As the Republic of the Congo approaches a March 15 presidential election widely viewed as tightly controlled, attention is fixed on Denis…
Somalia
U.S. Special Operations Commander Visits Kismayo, Somalia for Talks on Anti-Al-Shabab Operations
U.S. SOCAFRICA chief meets Jubbaland leader in Kismayo to deepen fight against al-Shabab KISMAYO, Somalia — The commander of U.S. Special Operations…
Somalia
Somalia Condemns Iran’s Strikes on Azerbaijan, Reaffirms Support for Sovereignty
Somalia condemns Iranian strikes on Azerbaijan, backs Baku’s sovereignty as regional tensions rise Tuesday, March 10, 2026 MOGADISHU — Somalia has condemned…
East-Africa
AUSSOM commander tours liberated Mubarak, Somalia, as joint forces cement gains
AU commander tours recaptured Somali town of Mubarak after joint offensive against al-Shabab MOGADISHU — The commander of the African Union Support…
Somalia
CPJ Urges Immediate Release of North Western State of Somalia Journalist Detained Without Charge
CPJ urges North Western State of Somalia to free journalist detained without charge since Feb. 22 Monday March 9, 2026 HARGEISA, North…
North-Africa
Somalia Repatriates 12 Citizens Held in Sudan Over Smuggling Attempt
Somalia repatriates 12 citizens held for years in Sudan over irregular migration MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government on Friday welcomed home…
East-Africa
U.S. and Egypt discuss Somalia and Red Sea stability efforts
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty discussed Somalia and broader Horn of Africa security in a…
East-Africa
Oxfam: Millions in Somalia, Kenya, Ethiopia face drought; water up 2000% in worst-hit areas
East Africa’s new drought surge pushes millions toward hunger as water prices soar and livestock die Friday March 6, 2026 MOGADISHU —…
Somalia
President Mohamud Appoints New Deputy Director General at Villa Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has named Zakariye Yusuf Hussein deputy director general of the Presidential Palace, a senior Villa…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Mohamud Appoints Zakariye Yusuf Hussein Deputy Director General at Villa Somalia
Somalia’s Hassan Sheikh Mohamud appoints Zakariye Yusuf Hussein deputy director general at Villa Somalia in youth-focused reform move MOGADISHU — Somali President…
