Somalia
Militant group Al‑Shabaab posts video of Ukrainian UN pilot hostage in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Al-Shabaab has released a video showing a Ukrainian helicopter pilot contracted by the United Nations pleading for his freedom,…
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Somalia Nears Completion of Nationwide 10,000-Teacher Recruitment Drive
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Ministry of Education says it is close to completing a long-promised plan to recruit 10,000 teachers nationwide, a…
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Somalia launches first climate finance training for banks in Mogadishu
Climate finance training for Somali banks signals shift toward private-sector climate action in Mogadishu MOGADISHU — Somalia’s banking sector took its first…
Somalia
Somalia hosts inaugural climate finance training for banks in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s push to unlock climate finance moved a step forward Sunday as the National Climate Fund (NCF), in partnership…
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African Development Bank approves $76 million to boost Somalia’s transport connectivity
AfDB approves $76.37 million in additional financing to boost Somalia’s road corridors, cross-border trade Sunday December 14, 2025 The African Development Bank…
Somalia
UN Security Council extends Al‑Shabaab arms embargo in Somalia to 2026
MOGADISHU — The U.N. Security Council has unanimously renewed sanctions targeting Somalia’s al-Qaida-linked Al-Shabaab, extending maritime interdictions and expert monitoring while resisting…
Somalia
Somalia Appoints New Commerce and Public Works Ministers Amid Cabinet Reshuffle
Saturday, December 13, 2025 MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre dismissed two cabinet ministers and named their replacements on Saturday…
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Turkey building Somalia spaceport as U.S., China, France boost satellite surveillance
Turkey starts building Somalia spaceport, a strategic equatorial launch site drawing global scrutiny Turkey has begun constructing a satellite and rocket launch…
Somalia
Evaluating Trump and Somalia: Leadership, Reform, and International Standing
OP-ED: Trump’s Appraisal, Somalia’s Test: Leadership, Reform, and Global Perception Somalia once again finds itself judged by a sound bite. Former U.S.…
East-Africa
Senior KDF Commander Visits Somalia, Cites Discipline and Skill in Victory
DHOBLEY, Somalia — Kenya’s deputy army commander, Maj. Gen. Mohamed Hassan, wrapped up a two-day operational visit to Kenya Defence Forces troops…
Somalia
Somalia Denies Ties with Israel After Claims by Israeli Officials
Somalia rejects Israeli claim of contacts, says no ties with Israel Saturday December 13, 2025 MOGADISHU (AX) — Somalia’s government has forcefully…
