East-Africa
U.S. airstrikes in Somalia hit record 109 after Puntland State, Jubaland strikes
Mogadishu — U.S. Africa Command carried out seven new airstrikes in Somalia between Nov. 26 and Dec. 3, pushing this year’s total…
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Somalia
Somalia
Somalia Risks Fragmentation as Federal Rift Widens Under Hassan Sheikh
Somalia on the Brink of Fragmentation Under Hassan Sheikh Amid Escalating Federal Rift MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s fragile federal system faces a…
Somalia
Clan-Related Attacks in Beledhawo, Somalia Leave at Least Seven Dead
At least 10 killed in Beledhawo amid suspected clan revenge attacks MOGADISHU — At least 10 people were killed in a series…
Somalia
Clan clashes in Beledhawo, Somalia leave at least seven dead
MOGADISHU — At least 10 people were killed in a series of attacks in Beledhawo town in Somalia’s Gedo region over the…
Somalia
Somalia Restores Key Bridge Destroyed by Al‑Shabaab, Enhancing Security and Trade
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A strategically vital bridge near the town of Afgoye has been rebuilt months after Al-Shabaab militants destroyed it, restoring…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia denies reports of talks with Somalia, accuses Mogadishu of interference
HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — North Western State of Somalia authorities on Sunday rejected claims from Somalia’s federal government that…
East-Africa
Borama unrest worsens North Western State of Somalia crisis as army probes alleged foreign gunmen
North Western State of Somalia on edge as rival elders mobilize after Borama killings; military probes claims of foreign snipers HARGEISA, North…
Somalia
Somalia Nears Defeat of Terrorism as Counterterrorism Efforts Gain Ground
Analysis: Somalia’s counterterrorism campaign shows gains—but the next phase will test staying power Somalia’s government says it is closer to defeating terrorism…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia Information Minister Quits Following Deadly Unrest at Xeer Ciise Ceremony
HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — Information Minister Ahmed Yasin Sheikh Ali Ayaanle resigned late Saturday, saying he was tasked with…
Somalia
Turkey’s intelligence service warns of unprecedented instability across Somalia
Analysis: Turkish Intelligence Flags ‘Unprecedented Fragility’ in Somalia as Ankara’s Stakes Deepen ANKARA, Turkey — A new intelligence academy report in Turkey…
Somalia
Somalia maintains direct talks with North Western State of Somalia as political settlement push continues
Somalia says it maintains direct contacts with North Western State of Somalia, seeks political solution amid rising Horn of Africa stakes MOGADISHU…
