Somalia
Somalia’s Future Council Convenes in Mogadishu as Election Tensions Rise
Somalia’s Future Council meets in Mogadishu as electoral clock ticks and tensions flare MOGADISHU, Somalia — Opposition leaders and officials from the…
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Somalia
Qatar’s Emir, Trump Discuss Steps to Ease Middle East Tensions
DOHA, Qatar — Qatar’s emir spoke by phone with U.S. President Donald Trump to discuss de-escalation and regional security as tensions between…
Somalia
Somali President Launches Third-Term Bid Amid Mounting Political Tensions
MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said he will seek a third term, asserting Somalia’s provisional constitution permits him to run…
Somalia
Ethiopia Calls for Swift Eritrean Troop Exit as Border Tensions Escalate
Ethiopia demands immediate withdrawal of Eritrean troops as border tensions spike ADDIS ABABA — Ethiopia has formally ordered Eritrea to “immediately withdraw…
Somalia
Somali federal government eases tensions with Puntland State, Jubbaland before election talks
Somalia pledges inclusive dialogue as Jubaland, Puntland State allege flight blocks ahead of election talks MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government on…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia president heads to UAE to deepen ties amid rising regional tensions
North Western State of Somalia leader departs for UAE, seeks deeper ties as regional stakes rise HARGEISA, Somalia — North Western State…
Somalia
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 Sunday released…
World
Trump to seek talks with Iran as tensions climb
President Donald Trump said he plans to speak with Iran even as the United States dispatches another warship to the Middle East,…
Somalia
Israel and Saudi Arabia meet in Washington amid escalating U.S.-Iran tensions
WASHINGTON — Senior Israeli and Saudi officials are holding separate talks in Washington this week as U.S.-Iran tensions rise and President Donald…
Southern-Africa
South Africa Pulls Melania Trump Film, Citing Growing Political Tensions
Major cinema chains in South Africa have pulled a documentary about Melania Trump just before its scheduled release, citing concerns over “the…
Somalia
Somali PM Thanks Türkiye for Security Support Amid Rising Regional Tensions
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s government on Monday praised Türkiye for what it called steadfast support in security cooperation and counterterrorism, following talks…
