Jubaland Lawmakers Warn Somali President Mohamud Against Political Interference

KISMAYO, (HAN) — Lawmakers representing constituencies in Somalia’s Jubaland State have warned President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud against what they called renewed interference...

U.S. Deploys Special Forces to Israel to Monitor Gaza Ceasefire Implementation

GAZA, (HAN) — The United States has begun deploying special forces to Israel to help oversee and ensure compliance with the recently...

Hassan Sheikh Scores Temporary Win Amid Political Tensions

MOGADISHU, (HAN) — Somalia’s president appears to have scored a temporary political victory over opposition leaders after they abruptly called off planned...

Turkey Expands Oil and Gas Exploration to Somalia and Pakistan, Says Energy Minister

ANKARA, (HAN) – Turkey is significantly expanding its oil and gas exploration efforts, extending operations to several regions, including Somalia and, more...

End of an Era: Somalia to Close UN Office, Dissolving C6+ Group by 2026

MOGADISHU, (HAN) — The Federal Government of Somalia has officially announced the closure of the long-standing United Nations office in Mogadishu, marking...

Somali Army Chief Visits Rwandan Military Academy in Kigali

KIGALI, (HAN) — Somali National Army Chief Gen. Odowaa Yusuf Raage has paid an official visit to the Rwanda Military Academy in...

Somali Businessman Killed in South Africa

CAPE TOWN, (HAN) — A Somali national was shot and killed on Wednesday night in Khayelitsha, one of Cape Town’s largest and...

Turkey Ready to Lead Gaza Peacekeeping Operation with Strong Military Capabilities

ANKARA, (HAN) — Turkey is among the world’s top 10 military powers, known for its well-equipped land, sea, and air forces. The...

Eritrea Condemns Ethiopia’s Ruling Party Over “Irrational” Nile–Red Sea Remarks

ASMARA, (HAN) — Eritrea on Thursday sharply condemned Ethiopia’s ruling Prosperity Party for what it described as an “excessive appetite” to link...

Namibia Renames Windhoek Street to Honor Botswana’s Former President

WINDHOEK, (HAN) — The Namibian government has renamed Feld Street in Ausspannplatz, Windhoek, in honor of Sir Seretse Khama, the founding president...