Somalia
UN Security Council Extends Somalia Peacekeeping Mandate for Another Year
New York — The United Nations Security Council unanimously renewed the mandate of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia,…
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Somalia
Editorial
U.S. Ambassador’s Recall From Somalia Must Catalyze Stronger U.S. Political Engagement
Editorial | The recall of the U.S. ambassador to Somalia must trigger tougher, accountable engagement Washington’s recall of its ambassador to Somalia…
Somalia
From Syria to Somalia, US troops deployed this holiday season on open-ended missions
America’s forever wars didn’t end. They receded from view — and risk roaring back. While Washington fixates on China, Iran and Russia,…
Somalia
Trump Administration Recalls Nearly 50 U.S. Ambassadors, Including Post in Somalia
Somalia Among Countries Affected as Trump Administration Recalls Nearly 50 U.S. Ambassadors WASHINGTON — Nearly 50 U.S. ambassadors and senior diplomatic officials…
Somalia
Turkey’s growing role in Somalia ignites fierce backlash and scrutiny
Turkey’s Expanding Influence in Somalia Draws Sharp Criticism AXADLE, Somalia — Puntland State’s State Minister of Information, Mohamud Aided Dirir, has sharply…
Central-Africa
Trump Administration Recalls U.S. Ambassador to Somalia and Other Career Diplomats
MOGADISHU — The Trump administration is recalling nearly 30 career diplomats from ambassadorial and other senior embassy posts worldwide in a sweeping…
Somalia
Somalia Deploys Nearly 10,000 Police to Secure Mogadishu Local Council Elections
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali security agencies say nearly 10,000 police officers have been mobilized to secure Mogadishu’s local council elections on Dec.…
Somalia
Deadly clashes erupt in central Somalia as militias battle local authorities
JALALAQSI, Somalia — Heavy fighting broke out early Sunday in the central Somali town of Jalalaqsi as forces loyal to the district…
Somalia
African Union council reviews Somalia security mission amid funding shortfalls
African Union council assesses Somalia security mission and funding challenges ADDIS ABABA — The African Union’s Peace and Security Council (PSC) convened…
Somalia
Somalia and Egypt commit to deepening security and development cooperation
Somalia, Egypt deepen ties in Cairo talks, eye embassy move to Mogadishu and stronger security coordination CAIRO — Somalia and Egypt pledged…
Somalia
Kenyan doctor abducted by al-Shabaab in Somalia appears on video, appeals for release
MOGADISHU — A Kenyan doctor working with a United Nations medical evacuation team in Somalia says the al-Qaida-linked al-Shabab has held him…
