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The 2026 Annual Threat Assessment warns of escalating global threats: a five-fold rise in missiles targeting the US, Iran ...

The president of Somalia's Southwest State, Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, on Wednesday voiced concern over escalating political tensions with the federal government, following the suspension of ...

Somalia's National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) Director, Mahad Mohamed Salad, joined security forces for an iftar meal on Thursday in the outskirts of Dhanaane in the Lower Shabelle region ...

Somalia’s federal parliament on March 4 approved a new constitution allowing citizens to directly elect members of parliament for the first time in decades, marking a shift from the clan-based system.

One of the biggest obstacles to US ground invasion of Iran is its geography. Iran is surrounded by rugged mountains and ...

Turkey’s dealmaking in Somalia over the past decade tends to be assessed in isolation. But when the whole picture is ...

A coalition of Somali regional states and political leaders has thrown its weight behind Southwest State President Abdiaziz ...

Somalia’s federal government has deployed hundreds of Turkish-trained police forces to the Southwest state, sources say, ...

Southwest State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen on Wednesday reaffirmed that his administration has cut ties ...

The Constitution of South West State of Somalia clearly stipulates a presidential term of four years. However, President Laftagareen has now remained in office for seven years and three months. It is ...