Qatar and UAE Oppose Creation of Unified Arab Military Force
ABU DHABI / DOHA, (HAN) – Efforts to create a unified Arab military force have faced a major setback after Qatar and...
Egypt Emerges as Africa’s Military Powerhouse, Ready to Defend Its Interests
CAIRO, (HAN) – Egypt has long been recognized as the military superpower of Africa, combining a robust defense infrastructure with a strategic...
U.S. Officials Hold High-Level Talks with Puntland State President on Security
BOSASO, (HAN) – Senior American diplomats and military officials have held a high-profile meeting with Said Abdullahi Deni, the president of Puntland...
Mogadishu to Host U.S.-Somalia Business Summit in October 2025
MOGADISHU, (HAN) – The Somali capital, Mogadishu, is scheduled to host the Somalia-U.S. Business Summit on October 4–5, 2025, the Somali Embassy...
Deadly Clashes Erupt Between Communities in Somalia’s Gedo Region
GEDO, (HAN) – Intense fighting has erupted between communities in the Luuq District of Somalia’s Gedo region and the surrounding Yurkud area,...
Land Evictions in Mogadishu Spark Concerns Over Social Impact
MOGADISHU, (HAN) — In recent months, Somali authorities have intensified efforts to reclaim public land in the capital, Mogadishu, a move that...
E-Visa Policy Sparks Debate in Somalia
MOGADISHU, (HAN) – Somalia’s federal government has introduced a new electronic visa (e-visa) requirement for foreign travelers, a move it says will...
Somalia Plays a Diplomatic Role Between Ethiopia and Egypt Amid Tension
MOGADISHU, (HAN) – Somalia has earned rare diplomatic praise for its cautious and balanced handling of one of Africa’s most divisive disputes:...
Egypt Deploys Troops to Somalia Under African Union Mission
MOGADISHU, (HAN) – President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has announced that Egypt is set to deploy troops to Somalia as part of the...
Somali President Honors Ramla Ali with National Recognition
MOGADISHU, (HAN) – President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has paid tribute to Somali boxing champion Ramla Ali, expressing gratitude to all those who...
