U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu Issues Security Alert Over Imminent Threats
The U.S. Embassy in Mogadishu has warned of credible threats of imminent attacks on multiple locations in Somalia, including Mogadishu’s Aden Adde International Airport. In response, all movements of U.S.…
Foreign Minister Mahmoud Youssouf Departs for Top AU Job, Sparking Political Scramble in Djibouti
Mahmoud Youssouf, Djibouti’s foreign minister, is leaving his post to take on a prestigious role as president of the African Union Commission (AUC). His departure has triggered a political scramble…
Inside Story. Burundi’s Removal from the New AU Mission in Somalia
Burundi, a long-time contributor of troops to African Union (AU) peacekeeping missions in Somalia, will not be part of the next AU mission. This decision has come as a disappointment…
SpaceX Faces Challenges in Expanding Starlink Across Africa
SpaceX has been working to expand its satellite internet service, Starlink, across Africa in recent months. However, the company is encountering significant obstacles, including resistance from local telecom operators. Starlink,…
Ethiopia PM in Somalia for talks after reconciliation
Ethiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed arrived in Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, on Thursday to hold discussions with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Somalia's presidency said, following a thaw in icy relations. The…
Trump’s Policies Create Uncertainty for ‘Friends of Somalia’
The “Friends of Somalia,” a coalition of five nations, has not met since October 2024, and a planned gathering in Mogadishu remains unscheduled. The delay has raised concerns about the…
Ethiopia PM Abiy To Visit Somalia On Thursday
Ethiopian PM to Visit Mogadishu for Talks with Somali President
Somali President Prepares for New Campaign Against Shabaab
We are working closely with local communities to ensure that this campaign is successful,” a senior government official told reporters
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