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Somalia Cabinet Approves New Defense Pacts With Jordan, Qatar and Pakistan

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s cabinet has signed off on a series of defense agreements with Jordan, Qatar and Pakistan, in a move officials say...

Somalia’s Government Expands Mogadishu Port With New Container Terminal

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia has inaugurated a new container terminal at Mogadishu’s main seaport, a move officials say will expand the country’s maritime capacity and...

Somalia Faces Diplomatic Tug-of-War as UAE and Sudan Press for Support

MOGADISHU, Somalia - The United Arab Emirates and Sudan appear to have opened parallel diplomatic channels with Somalia, seeking Mogadishu’s support ahead of the...

REPORT: Egyptian Forces Prepare for Somalia Deployment Amid Ethiopia Rift

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Ministry of Defence has welcomed the completion of the first training program for Egyptian Armed Forces units, who are expected...

UN Calls for “Inclusive dialogue” Among Somali Leaders Ahead of 2026 Poll

BAIDOA, Somalia - The UN Special Representative and head of UNTMIS, James Swan, has called on Somali political and federal member states' leaders to...

REPORT: Kenya Steps In to Reconcile Somali President and Jubaland Leader

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Kenya is renewing its push to mediate between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Jubaland leader Ahmed Mohamed Islam “Madobe,” amid...

Somali Prime Minister Visits China to Boost Ties Amid US, Somaliland Pressure

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has left Mogadishu for China to attend the 7th China-Arab States Expo, where he is...

Shock Defections Rock Somalia’s Opposition Alliance Ahead of 2026 Elections

MOGADISHU, Somalia - Somalia’s political opposition is in turmoil as several high-profile figures have left the Somali Salvation Forum (SSF) to form a new...