Somalia
Somali Police Detain Puntland State President’s Aide in Mogadishu Hotel Raid
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali police arrested a senior advisor to the president of Puntland State during a late-night raid at…
state
Somalia
Puntland State Opposes Somalia’s Constitutional Overhaul, Says No National Consensus
AXADLE, Somalia — Puntland State on Monday formally rejected unilateral attempts by Somalia’s federal government to amend the country’s provisional…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia condemns Iranian strikes on Gulf states, pledges solidarity
North Western State of Somalia condemns Iran’s strikes on Gulf states, warns of threat to regional stability HARGEISA — North…
World
U.S. officially labels Iran a ‘state sponsor of wrongful detention’
The United States on Friday designated Iran a “state sponsor of wrongful detention,” the first country blacklisted under a new…
Somalia
Djibouti Warns Israeli Base in North Western State of Somalia Endangers Horn of Africa Stability
Djibouti warns Israeli base in North Western State of Somalia threatens Horn of Africa peace DJIBOUTI CITY, Djibouti — Djibouti…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia President Urges Unity as Region Pushes Back on Israel Recognition
HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro urged Somalilanders to close ranks on Thursday as…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Sanaag Clan Clashes
Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 HARGEISA (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro on Thursday called…
Somalia
Israel Accredits First North Western State of Somalia Ambassador, President Irro to Visit Israel
Israel accredits first North Western State of Somalia ambassador, deepening ties after recognition JERUSALEM — Israel has granted diplomatic accreditation…
Somalia
Somalia’s Northeastern Administration Accuses North Western State of Somalia of Deadly Sanaag Region Attack
Northeastern administration accuses North Western State of Somalia forces of attack in Sanaag’s Waqdariya; casualties reported Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026…
Somalia
Israel Officially Accredits North Western State of Somalia’s First Ambassador After Diplomatic Recognition
Israel accredits first North Western State of Somalia ambassador, cementing new diplomatic ties TEL AVIV — Israel’s Foreign Ministry on…
Somalia
Trump’s State of the Union Somali remarks spark showdown with Rep. Ilhan Omar
Trump’s State of the Union sparks clash with Ilhan Omar over Somali community remarks WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s 2026…
