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Somalia
Drone Strike in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle Leaves Civilian Casualties
A drone strike was reported in Lower Shabelle, in the latest crackdown that may have left civilian casualties, but authorities in Somalia have yet to take responsibility for yet another attack against civilians.
Somalia
Somalia: Delegation Led by Former Parliament Speaker Blocked From Traveling to Baidoa Amid Rising Political Tensions
A high-profile delegation led by former Speaker of Somalia’s House of the People, Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdirahman, was prevented from traveling to Baidoa on Tuesday, as political tensions escalate in the country’s South West state.
World
Cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong, media reports two dead
A cargo plane flying from Dubai skidded off the runway into the sea while landing at Hong Kong International Airport early on Monday, the city's airport operator said, with local media reporting the deaths of two people.
Somalia
Somalia Pushes Investment-Led Growth Agenda at IMF Talks
The Government of Somalia is turning toward investment-led growth as a central pillar of its economic strategy. After years of crisis management and aid dependency, the country is now focusing on long-term investments in infrastructure, human capital, private sector development, and climate-resilient growth. This strategic shift reflects Somalia’s ambition to build a sustainable, self-reliant economy.
Somalia
Somalia: ICG Warns of Rising Instability and Aid Cuts
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia is entering a period of growing uncertainty as political divisions, renewed militant activity, and a sharp decline in international aid...
Somalia
Somalia: Federal Government Denies Plans to Create New Jubaland in Gedo Region
A senior Somali federal official has denied reports of plans to establish a new regional administration in the southern Gedo region under the name “New Jubaland,” amid rising political speculation and public concern.
East Africa
Germany Flags Terror Threats in Kenya’s Border Zones with Somalia
Germany’s Foreign Ministry has issued a travel warning for its citizens residing in or traveling to Kenya, highlighting an increased risk of terrorist attacks, especially in crowded public places such as hotels, markets, and transportation hubs. The advisory specifically warns about regions near the Somalia border, where militant groups remain active.
Somalia
AU and EU Meet in Mogadishu to Strengthen Somalia Peace Efforts
In a pivotal step toward reinforcing peace and stability in Somalia, the Deputy Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission for Somalia, Ambassador Moukhtar Osman Kaire, convened a high-level meeting in Mogadishu with a senior delegation from the European Union (EU) led by EU Ambassador to Somalia, Francesca Di Mauro.
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