Somalia
Somalia to launch new passport in 2026, immigration authority confirms
Somalia to roll out new passport in 2026 as immigration agency touts security, digital reforms Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 MOGADISHU — Somalia’s…
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Somalia and Djibouti Defense Ministers Meet for Talks in Mogadishu
Somalia and Djibouti deepen defense ties as EASF ministers convene in Mogadishu MOGADISHU — Somalia and Djibouti on Wednesday reinforced their security…
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Somalia and UN sign 2025 framework to strengthen protection for conflict-affected children
MOGADISHU — Somalia and the United Nations on Wednesday signed a 2025 Implementation Guide, a strategic “Roadmap” to strengthen the protection of…
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Jubbaland warns of national crisis in Somalia, slams federal leadership
KISMAYO, Somalia — Jubbaland’s interior minister warned Wednesday that Somalia is slipping into a national crisis under what he called poor federal…
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China expands presence in Somalia amid escalating illegal fishing concerns
Analysis: China’s fishing push in Somalia risks fueling a marine and security crisis MOGADISHU — Accusations that Chinese distant-water fleets are mounting…
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Somalia Confirms Delay in Turkey’s Annual Budget Support Funds
Somalia confirms delay in $30 million Turkish budget support as budget vote looms MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s government has confirmed a delay…
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Somalia, Turkish firm OYAK sign major deal to develop the blue economy
ANKARA, Turkey — Somalia finalized a wide-ranging cooperation pact with Turkish industrial group OYAK on Tuesday, launching a program to expand and…
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Somalia and Turkish conglomerate OYAK sign deal to develop blue economy
Ankara, Turkey — Somalia signed a sweeping cooperation agreement with Turkish industrial group OYAK on Tuesday, launching a multi-year push to modernize…
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Somalia Hosts 35th Eastern Africa Standby Force Security Chiefs Summit
Somalia hosts EASF defense chiefs in Mogadishu, underscoring rising regional security role MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia on Tuesday hosted the 35th regular…
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Three states boycott Somalia football tournament amid federation disputes
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Three federal member states — South West, Jubaland and Galmudug — have withdrawn from Somalia’s Federal Member States football…
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Somalia confronts budget strain as Turkish aid stalls
Somalia faces budget pressure as Turkish support stalls Delay of $30 million in Turkish budget support adds strain as Mogadishu readies a…
