Latest NewsUK urges Somalia’s outgoing president Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election
File Photo/Somali Times UK urges Somalia’s outgoing President Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election. Read: Jihadist turned Erdoğan asset in Speaker’s chair – poised
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UK urges Somalia’s outgoing president Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election
File Photo/Somali Times UK urges Somalia’s outgoing President Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election. Read: Jihadist turned Erdoğan asset in Speaker’s chair – poised
Read MoreKenyans in U.S. on high alert as Trump plans to revoke more visas
A photo collage of U.S. President Donald Trump and a U.S. visa, March 20, 2026. Photo White House, Canva By Kenyans The U.S. government is preparing to revoke the business and tourism visas of up
Read MoreIran warns that ships violating Hormuz transit rules risk detention, seizure
By Anadolu Agency Iran warned Sunday that vessels failing to comply with its transit rules in the Strait of Hormuz could face fines, detention or seizure during subsequent crossings. The warning
Read MoreWhy do Western travel bans keep treating African nations like security threats while our leaders just watch?
Photo Credit: File By The African Exponent A federal judge recently vacated a sweeping Trump administration policy that had suspended immigrant visa processing for citizens across 75 countries.
Read MoreThousands flee years long drought in Somalia as hunger deepens and aid shrinks
File Photo Somali Times/Former Somalia corrupt president Hassan Sheikh and one of his wives By The Associated Press After nearly two weeks on the road with her five children, Luul Mohamed finally
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Featured ArticlesUK urges Somalia’s outgoing president Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election
File Photo/Somali Times UK urges Somalia’s outgoing President Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election. Read: Jihadist turned Erdoğan asset in Speaker’s chair – poised
UK urges Somalia’s outgoing president Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election
File Photo/Somali Times UK urges Somalia’s outgoing President Hassan Sheikh to engage in inclusive political dialogue and election. Read: Jihadist turned Erdoğan asset in Speaker’s chair – poised
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Explainer: Why are Ethiopia and Eritrea on the brink of a possible war?
A damaged Eritrean military tank is seen near the town of Wikro, Ethiopia, March 14, 2021. Photographer Baz Ratner/File Photo By Reuters Longtime foes Ethiopia and Eritrea could be headed towards
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By Anadolu Agency US President Joe Biden reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call on Saturday that the US will not support any Israeli counterattack against
Israel’s Netanyahu vows victory after Iran strikes, fears of wider conflict grow
Objects are seen in the sky above Jerusalem after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, in Jerusalem April 14, 2024. Photographer Ronen Zvulun By Reuters Top Iranian commanders warned
Iranian forces seize Israel-linked ship near Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions
By Anadolu Agency Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed seizing a container ship belonging to an Israeli businessman near the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions
US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says
U.S. President Joe Biden escorts Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to their trilateral summit at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 11,
Israeli military braces for potential Iranian attack: Report
By Anadolu Agency The Israel army on Friday approved plans for a potential strike on Iran if Israel faced an attack from Iranian territory, Israeli media reported. “Israel on Friday was bracing
Kenya has proposed an agreement for Ethiopia to have a commercial port and naval base in Somalia waters
File Photo/Somali Times The Kenyan government has proposed a maritime agreement to calm the tension between Ethiopia and Somalia, as a result of Ethiopia’s agreement with Hargeisa
Hassan Sheikh surrender to Abiy Ahmed in order to give him a military base in Somalia and is begging William Ruto to arrange a meeting
File Photo/Somali Times A senior official in the Kenyan government has announced that Kenya has proposed to enter into a maritime agreement with the IGAD countries. The intention of Kenya in this
Kenya, Ghana attempt smooth trade in cagey Africa
Kenya’s President William Ruto (L) and his Ghanaian counterpart President Nana Akufo-Addo pose for a picture at Jubilee House, the Office of the President, in Accra, Ghana on April 3, 2024
German airline suspends flights to Tehran for security reasons
By Anadolu Agency German airline Lufthansa announced Wednesday that it is suspending flights to the Iranian capital Tehran for security reasons. The company decided to suspend flights to and from
Mogadishu has entered a serious security situation and roads have been closed in important places-linked to Al-Shabab and the former spy chief Mahad Salad
File Photo/Somali Times There is a security threat in Mogadishu, and the Somali government has shown great vigilance in recent hours to prevent terrorist attacks from happening in the capital,
Biden tells Netanyahu US not to engage in offensive operations against Iran: Report
By Anadolu Agency US President Joe Biden reportedly told Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call on Saturday that the US will not support any Israeli counterattack against
Israel’s Netanyahu vows victory after Iran strikes, fears of wider conflict grow
Objects are seen in the sky above Jerusalem after Iran launched drones and missiles towards Israel, in Jerusalem April 14, 2024. Photographer Ronen Zvulun By Reuters Top Iranian commanders warned
Iranian forces seize Israel-linked ship near Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions
By Anadolu Agency Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed seizing a container ship belonging to an Israeli businessman near the Strait of Hormuz amid heightened tensions
US, Japan, Philippines trilateral deal to change dynamic in South China Sea, Marcos says
U.S. President Joe Biden escorts Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida to their trilateral summit at the White House in Washington, U.S., April 11,
Israeli military braces for potential Iranian attack: Report
By Anadolu Agency The Israel army on Friday approved plans for a potential strike on Iran if Israel faced an attack from Iranian territory, Israeli media reported. “Israel on Friday was bracing
Kenya has proposed an agreement for Ethiopia to have a commercial port and naval base in Somalia waters
File Photo/Somali Times The Kenyan government has proposed a maritime agreement to calm the tension between Ethiopia and Somalia, as a result of Ethiopia’s agreement with Hargeisa
Hassan Sheikh surrender to Abiy Ahmed in order to give him a military base in Somalia and is begging William Ruto to arrange a meeting
File Photo/Somali Times A senior official in the Kenyan government has announced that Kenya has proposed to enter into a maritime agreement with the IGAD countries. The intention of Kenya in this
Kenya, Ghana attempt smooth trade in cagey Africa
Kenya’s President William Ruto (L) and his Ghanaian counterpart President Nana Akufo-Addo pose for a picture at Jubilee House, the Office of the President, in Accra, Ghana on April 3, 2024
German airline suspends flights to Tehran for security reasons
By Anadolu Agency German airline Lufthansa announced Wednesday that it is suspending flights to the Iranian capital Tehran for security reasons. The company decided to suspend flights to and from
Mogadishu has entered a serious security situation and roads have been closed in important places-linked to Al-Shabab and the former spy chief Mahad Salad
File Photo/Somali Times There is a security threat in Mogadishu, and the Somali government has shown great vigilance in recent hours to prevent terrorist attacks from happening in the capital,