Somalia
Somalia’s President Urges Mogadishu Residents to Vote in Banadir Local Elections
MOGADISHU — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud urged Mogadishu residents to turn out for the Banadir local council elections later this month,…
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UN Security Council extends Al‑Shabaab arms embargo in Somalia to 2026
MOGADISHU — The U.N. Security Council has unanimously renewed sanctions targeting Somalia’s al-Qaida-linked Al-Shabaab, extending maritime interdictions and expert monitoring while resisting…
Somalia
Former President Sharif: Kismayo meeting aims to unite opposition, not form new government
MOGADISHU — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed said Friday that an opposition coalition conference planned in Kismayo will focus on forging…
Somalia
Haaland secures Man City win at Real Madrid, putting Alonso on brink
Haaland penalty completes City comeback in Madrid as Alonso’s Real sink deeper into trouble Erling Haaland’s second‑half penalty sealed a 2-1 comeback…
Somalia
Venezuela-linked tanker brought to U.S. as White House weighs more seizures
US to bring seized tanker to American port, vows to take its oil; Venezuela decries ‘piracy’ as Russia signals support The United…
Somalia
Somalia’s Federal Member States football tournament returns after two-year break
Thursday December 11, 2025 MOGADISHU — The Somalia Football Federation will restart the Federal Member States and Benadir Regional football tournament in…
Somalia
Somali Journalists Union Joins 16-Day Campaign to Improve Gender-Based Violence Reporting
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The National Union of Somali Journalists concluded its participation in the global 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence…
Somalia
Somalia’s Passport Ranks 100th on 2025 Henley Index, 33 Visa-Free Countries
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s passport has climbed to 100th place on the 2025 Henley Passport Index, giving Somali travelers visa-free or visa-on-arrival access…
Somalia
IMF Approves $40 Million Boost for Somalia’s Credit Program, Fourth Review Cleared
IMF approves additional $40 million for Somalia, releases $30 million in immediate budget support MOGADISHU — The International Monetary Fund has approved…
Central-Africa
Somali Influencer’s U.S. Deportation Questioned as AFP Finds No French Spy Kidnapping Link
MOGADISHU — The man at the center of a viral deportation saga stepped into Mogadishu last month to cheers, ululations and a…
East-Africa
Tanzania Urges Residents to Stay Home Ahead of Expected Independence Day Protests
DAR ES SALAAM, Tanzania — Tanzania’s prime minister urged citizens to remain at home Tuesday as activists called for Independence Day protests…
