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Somali Future Council meets in Mogadishu ahead of crucial talks with federal government

Somali Future Council meets in Mogadishu ahead of crucial talks with federal government

FEB 15, 2026

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s opposition-aligned Somali Future Council convened in Mogadishu on Saturday for internal consultations ahead of anticip...

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Why is Egypt bolstering ties with Somalia now?

Why is Egypt bolstering ties with Somalia now?

FEB 15, 2026

As Egypt deploys troops to Mogadishu, analysts say Cairo is focusing on strategic access to the Red Sea and Somalia is concentrating on internal stabi...

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Somali President praises African Union’s rejection of Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

Somali President praises African Union’s rejection of Israel’s recognition of Somaliland

FEB 14, 2026

Addis Ababa (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday praised African leaders for their unified rejection of Israel’s recognition...

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Farmaajo meets Puntland, Jubbaland leaders, urges compromise to end political deadlock

Farmaajo meets Puntland, Jubbaland leaders, urges compromise to end political deadlock

FEB 14, 2026

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed Farmaajo, met Saturday with Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni and Jubbaland Presid...

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Somali President warns neighbors against exploiting Somaliland recognition, calls unity a “red line”

Somali President warns neighbors against exploiting Somaliland recognition, calls unity a “red line”

FEB 14, 2026

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has accused unnamed neighboring countries of seeking to exploit Israel’s recognition of S...

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Somalia chairs A3 ministerial meeting to strengthen Africa’s voice at U.N. Security Council

Somalia chairs A3 ministerial meeting to strengthen Africa’s voice at U.N. Security Council

FEB 14, 2026

Addis Ababa (HOL) — Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Abdisalam Ali, on Friday chaired the sixth A3 high-level ...

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Kenya and Somalia eye broader economic integration under EAC framework

Kenya and Somalia eye broader economic integration under EAC framework

FEB 14, 2026

Kenya and Somalia have signaled a renewed push to deepen their economic partnership beyond the traditional exchange of goods....

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Somali ports minister says direct sea link with Türkiye ‘strategic necessity’ as trade expands

Somali ports minister says direct sea link with Türkiye ‘strategic necessity’ as trade expands

FEB 14, 2026

Somalia’s ports minister said Thursday that establishing direct maritime shipping routes with Türkiye has become a strategic necessity amid expandi...

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African Union reiterates support for Somalia unity, condemns external interference in Sudan

African Union reiterates support for Somalia unity, condemns external interference in Sudan

FEB 13, 2026

The African Union's (AU) Peace and Security Council on Thursday reaffirmed Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, rejecting any recognition ...

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UK announces £6m humanitarian drought response funding to Somalia

UK announces £6m humanitarian drought response funding to Somalia

FEB 13, 2026

Mogadishu (HOL) — The United Kingdom has announced £6 million in additional humanitarian funding to support drought-affected communities in Somalia...

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