Day: January 11, 2026

Somalia’s Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi has strongly criticised Israel’s reported recognition of Somaliland, describing the move as illegitimate and unlikely to succeed. In an interview with Al Jazeera, Fiqi...

Saudi Arabia urged the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to take a unified stance opposing Israel’s recognition of Somaliland during an emergency meeting. Speaking in Jeddah, Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister Waleed...

MOGADISHU, Somalia — Al-Shabab militants have withdrawn from several villages in Somalia’s central Hiiraan region after government forces advanced, officials and local residents said Sunday. The fighters pulled out of...