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Efforts to secure international recognition for Somaliland, alongside growing involvement by foreign powers, continue to shape political debates in Somalia and Somaliland. MOGADISHU — The question…

Gunfire and reported clashes have been heard in parts of Baidoa as tensions rise in the South West State capital, with preliminary reports pointing to an…

Kenyan President William Ruto has directed authorities to begin a crackdown on foreign nationals operating small-scale businesses and hawking activities, saying such businesses should primarily benefit…

Somalia’s widely used EVC Plus mobile money service experienced an hours-long disruption on Wednesday, affecting money transfers, payments and other transactions before service was restored. EVC…

Galmudug’s parliament has reportedly been closed, with lawmakers prevented from accessing the building, amid ongoing political tensions and preparations for a repeat election. The Galmudug State…

Somalia and Qatar have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening technical and vocational education and skills training in areas considered important to Somalia’s economy. The…

The Towfiq political organization has rejected the newly announced schedule for Galmudug’s repeat election and called for the electoral commission overseeing the process to be reviewed.…

Puntland authorities say efforts to develop a U.S. security or military facility in the port city of Bosaso are being accelerated, amid growing cooperation between Puntland…

The United States military on September 1, 2026, released details of a military training exercise conducted in Kismayo, where U.S. forces and the East African Response…

Turkey remains a major strategic partner for Somalia, but growing concerns over Ankara’s involvement in the country’s domestic political affairs are challenging the traditional narrative of…