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Trump’s Second Term Escalates U.S. Military Footprint in Somalia Despite Campaign Pledge to End ‘Forever Wars’

MOGADISHU, Somalia – Despite campaigning on a strong anti-interventionist message promising to end America’s “forever wars,” President Donald Trump has significantly ramped up...

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How Two Female Engineers Are Transforming Mogadishu’s Skyline and Breaking Gender Barriers in Somalia’s Construction Industry

Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital, is witnessing a remarkable construction boom as the city emerges from decades of conflict. Amid this transformation, two young female...

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Somalia’s National Stadium Reawakens: Adebayor, Eto’o, and Okocha Lead Historic Match in Mogadishu Amid Hopes for International Football Return

Somalia’s Football Revival Begins: Legends Match in Mogadishu Sparks Hopes of Hosting International Games Again For decades, Somalia has been associated more with...

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US and Somali Airstrike Targets Al-Shabab as Battle Intensifies for Strategic Town

The United States and Somali armed forces have carried out a coordinated airstrike against al-Shabab militants amid intense fighting over the control of...

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From Fishermen to Pirates: The Economic Desperation Driving Piracy in Eyl, Somalia

In the quiet coastal town of Eyl, Somalia, two men, their identities concealed under large scarves, entered a room for a clandestine meeting....

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Tanzania and Somalia Forge Strategic Alliances for Regional Progress

Tanzania and Somalia have solidified their bilateral relationship with the signing of multiple agreements in Mogadishu, covering a wide range of sectors including...

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Mogadishu’s CCTV Dilemma: Shop Owners Caught in Crossfire Between Government and Militants

In Mogadishu, the capital of Somalia, shop owners find themselves in a perilous situation due to a government directive requiring them to install...

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Somalia and Ethiopia Sign Landmark Declaration Over Sea Access Dispute

Somalia and Ethiopia have taken a significant step toward resolving their dispute over Ethiopia’s access to the sea by signing the Ankara Declaration....

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Suicide Bombing in Mogadishu Claims Seven Lives Near Police Academy

a suicide bombing near a police academy in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, has left at least seven people dead and six others wounded, underscoring...

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Nigeria–Kenya Relations Gain Fresh Momentum as Honourable Minister of State Receives Kenyan High Commissioner

The Honourable Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, on Wednesday 18 February 2026 received the High Commissioner of the Republic...

Repsol Is Owed $5.4 Billion by Venezuela, Annual Report Shows

Spain’s energy group Repsol disclosed in its 2025 annual financial report that it is owed 4.55 billion euros (about $5.37 billion) by the Venezuelan state,...