Somalia
Somalia Expresses Regret Over Damage to Qatar’s Embassy in Ukraine
Somalia on Saturday voiced concern over damage to Qatar’s embassy in Kyiv during a Russian attack and urged full respect for international…
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Central-Africa
Pilot tells BBC about secret mission to bring late president’s remains home
NAIROBI — Thirty-one years ago this week, a Nigerian diplomat walked into a modest office at Wilson Airport and asked two Kenyan…
East-Africa
China Delays Foreign Minister’s Mogadishu Visit Citing Security Lockdown
MOGADISHU — China’s foreign minister, Wang Yi, postponed a planned visit to Somalia’s capital on Friday after authorities imposed sweeping security restrictions…
North-Africa
US-Somalia Relations Worsen as Washington Pauses Aid to Somali Government
U.S. halts some Somalia aid after WFP warehouse demolished; Mogadishu disputes theft as 75 tons recovered MOGADISHU/WASHINGTON — The United States said…
East-Africa
Over 20 Nations Condemn Israeli Minister’s North Western State of Somalia Visit, Urge Reversing Recognition
More than 20 countries condemn Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia, urge reversal Friday, January 9, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia —…
Somalia
U.S. Suspends Assistance to Somali Government Over Alleged Aid Seizure
U.S. suspends assistance to Somali government, alleging destruction of WFP warehouse and seizure of 76 metric tons of food aid WASHINGTON —…
North-Africa
Saudi-led coalition claims Yemen separatist leader fled through North Western State of Somalia to UAE
MOGADISHU — A Saudi Arabia-led military coalition fighting in Yemen said Thursday that Aidarous al-Zubaidi, the head of the United Arab Emirates-backed…
Somalia
Somalia Graduates Gorgor Special Forces to Bolster Fight Against al-Shabab
Somalia graduates new Gorgor Special Forces at TURKSOM as push against al-Shabab builds MOGADISHU — Somalia on Thursday graduated new units of…
Central-Africa
China’s Foreign Minister to Visit Somalia During Africa Diplomatic Tour
MOGADISHU, Somalia — China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit Somalia as part of a Jan. 7-12 African tour that also includes…
West-Africa
Burkina Faso military junta says assassination plot against leader foiled
Burkina Faso says it has thwarted an assassination plot against military leader Capt. Ibrahim Traoré, alleging the operation was orchestrated by Lt.…
Somalia
Arab League denounces Israeli foreign minister’s North Western State of Somalia visit
Arab League condemns Israeli foreign minister’s Hargeisa visit as violation of Somalia’s sovereignty MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Arab League on Tuesday condemned…
