Somalia
Brawls break out in Somalia’s parliament, stalling constitutional reform debate
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Clashes and scuffles erupted Tuesday inside Villa Hargeisa, the seat of Somalia’s federal parliament, after opposition lawmakers…
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Somalia’s Jubaland Frees Federal Senator After 16 Months in Detention
Somalia: Jubaland releases federal senator after 16 months, seeks to calm tensions Jubaland frees Senator Ilyas Bedel Gaboose after prolonged…
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Somalia’s Jubaland Releases Opposition Candidate After 16 Months to Ease Political Tensions
Jubaland frees opposition Senator Ilyas Bedel Gaboose after 16 months, signaling reconciliation push KISMAYO, Somalia — The Jubaland administration on…
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Jubaland, Puntland State accuse Somalia’s federal government of turning back security delegation flights
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Jubaland and Puntland State regional administrations on Sunday accused the federal government of blocking planes carrying their…
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Puntland State, Jubaland accuse Somalia’s federal government of jeopardizing their delegation
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Puntland State and Jubaland on Sunday accused Somalia’s federal government of endangering their delegations and security personnel…
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Restoring Integrity to Somalia’s Indirect Elections Where It Counts Most
Somalia’s next election is unlikely to be a direct, one person, one vote contest. Time constraints and the limits of…
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Somalia’s Parliament in Uproar Over Proposed Constitutional Amendments
Thursday, Jan. 29, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia — Scuffles and shouting erupted during a joint session of Somalia’s parliament on Wednesday…
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Somalia’s federal government drops arrest warrant for Jubaland president Ahmed Madoobe
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government has canceled an arrest warrant for Jubaland President Ahmed Madoobe, clearing the way for him…
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Opposition Blocks Constitutional Amendments, Sparking Chaos in Somalia’s Parliament
Somalia’s parliament erupts in chaos over constitutional amendments, session suspended MOGADISHU — A joint session of Somalia’s bicameral parliament collapsed…
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European Union welcomes Somalia’s opposition joining national dialogue as encouraging progress
EU hails Somali opposition joining national dialogue as positive step MOGADISHU, Somalia — The European Union’s envoy to Somalia has…
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Trump Adviser Rejects Reports of Davos Meeting With North Western State of Somalia’s President
Trump aide denies claims of Davos meeting with North Western State of Somalia president WASHINGTON — A spokesperson for Eric…
