East-Africa
Rising ISIS Threat to U.S. Homeland Spurs AFRICOM Airstrikes in Somalia
The United States has sharply escalated airstrikes and partner operations in Somalia, pushing the fight against the Islamic State group and al-Shabab…
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US
Somalia
U.S. Keeps Somalia Policy Unchanged After Israel Recognizes North Western State of Somalia
U.S. says Somalia policy unchanged after Israel recognizes North Western State of Somalia Mogadishu (AX) — The United States on Monday reiterated…
Somalia
U.S. approves potential $9B sale of Patriot missiles to Saudi Arabia
U.S. clears $9 billion sale of Patriot PAC-3 interceptors to Saudi Arabia The U.S. State Department has approved a potential sale of…
Somalia
U.S. approves $6.6B sale of attack helicopters and assault vehicles to Israel
WASHINGTON — The United States has approved $6.67 billion in arms sales to Israel, including 30 Apache attack helicopters and infantry assault…
Somalia
U.S. to Resume WFP Food Aid in Somalia After Government Takes Responsibility
MOGADISHU — The United States will resume World Food Programme food distributions in Somalia after the federal government accepted responsibility for actions…
Somalia
Tehran denies requesting negotiations with the United States
Iran signals no talks with U.S. under threat as Trump touts new ‘armada’ toward Gulf Iran’s foreign minister said Tehran has not…
Somalia
As U.S. fleet nears, Iran warns of severe retaliation if attacked
Tehran, Iran — Iranian authorities warned of severe consequences if the United States launches strikes, unveiling a defiant billboard in central Tehran…
Somalia
U.S. Offers $1M Reward for Tips on Somalia’s Kismayo Airport Attack
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United States has offered a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the identification or…
Somalia
European Troops Arrive in Greenland as US Talks Stall Over Future
Saturday January 17, 2026 European troops land in Greenland as transatlantic rift deepens over Trump’s acquisition push NUUK, Greenland — Soldiers from…
Somalia
Iran threatens retaliation if Trump strikes; U.S. withdraws some base personnel
U.S. pulls some personnel from Middle East bases as Iran warns of strikes if attacked The United States is withdrawing some personnel…
Somalia
U.S. Appoints Justin Davis as Acting Head of Embassy in Somalia
U.S. names Justin Davis chargé d’affaires in Somalia amid regional tensions Friday January 16, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United States has…
