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An African Union military helicopter crashes in Somalia’s capital, killing at least 3

Helicopter Crash · Mogadishu

An African Union military helicopter crashes in Somalia’s capital, killing at least 3

35% Center coverage: 32 sources

Award-winning international correspondent launches a new journalism platform

Money · United States

Award-winning international correspondent launches a new journalism platform

58% Center coverage: 12 sources

NEW YORK (AP) — Jane Ferguson has won awards for unflinching reporting from dangerous lands including Afghanistan, Somalia and Yemen. So she was unlikely to be intimidated by seeking financing for a new journalism platform, despite tough times for the news industry. “It’s very high pressure,” said Ferguson, founder of Noosphere. “I’m used to pressure in the field.” Started this year, Noosphere offers journalists a place to showcase work to consu…See the Story

Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Aussom Helicopter Crash in Somalia

Peace · Mogadishu

Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Aussom Helicopter Crash in Somalia

50% Right coverage: 4 sources

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf expresses his profound sorrow at the tragic loss of five peacekeepers following the crash of an AUSSOM helicopter operated by the Ugandan contingent in Mogadishu, Somalia, on 2 July 2025.See the Story

Ugandan Military Helicopter Crashes at Somalia's Mogadishu Airport ...

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

A Ugandan military helicopter deployed with the African Union peacekeeping mission in Somalia crashed at Mogadishu airport on Wednesday, a Ugandan military spokesperson told Reuters.Helicopter Crash · Mogadishu See the Story

Ugandan Police Officers Applauded for Professionalism in Somalia Peacekeeping Mission

67% Center coverage: 3 sources

The Uganda Police Force (UPF) has lauded the 12th Formed Police Unit (FPU) for its exemplary professionalism, discipline, and resilience during a 14-month peacekeeping deployment in Mogadishu, Somalia. The officers served under the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) and the African Union Support to Somalia (AUSSOM).Helicopter Crash · Mogadishu See the Story

Somalia: Somali FM Inaugurates Somalia-Owned Embassy Premises in South Africa

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Pretoria, July 03, 2025 -- The Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, H.E. Mr. Abdisalam Abdi Ali, inaugurated today Somalia's new embassy building in Pretoria, marking a key diplomatic milestone that coincides with the 65th anniversary of the country's Independence Day.Independence Day · Somalia Read Article

EU-US funding dispute leaves Somalian anti-terror mission facing uncertain future

100% Left coverage: 1 sources

A stand-off between the US and the EU over the funding of the new African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has left it without guaranteed cash and major budget arrears — despite the mission being formally launched on 1 July.European Union · Somalia Read Article

Somalia and Egypt Sign Key Memorandum of Understanding On Justice and Labour Mobility

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Mogadishu, Somalia - The Council of Ministers of the Federal Government of Somalia, chaired by Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre, has officially approved a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Somalia and Egypt. The agreement centers on cooperation in the fields of justice and national labour migration policy, marking a significant step forward in bilateral relations between the two nations.Business · Mogadishu Read Article

Ma’awisley forces Slain two Al-Shabab leaders in Middle Shabelle province

The local defense forces known as Ma’awisley forces on Thursday carried out an operation in Guulane settlement in Middle Shabelle province. They killed two senior Al-Shabab leaders along with their security guards. The names of Al-Shabab leaders killed are Ali Abukar Mohamed Saaqle who was known as Ali Habad and Mohamed Adow Isse. Their bodyguards were also killed with them in the operation. The Commander of Ma’awisley local defense forces parti…Somalia · Somalia Read Article

UNGU-XI Commander Pays Courtesy Visit to Uganda Embassy in Somalia

The Commander of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent under the United Nations Guard Unit Eleven (UNGU-XI), Lieutenant Colonel Peter Ruyogoza Barigye, has paid a courtesy visit to the Uganda Embassy in Mogadishu, Somalia. The visit aimed to strengthen coordination between Uganda’s military and diplomatic missions as part of broader efforts to promote peace and stability in the region. Uganda’s Deputy Ambassador to Somalia, Major …Mogadishu · Mogadishu Read Article

Somalia: President Hassan Sheikh to Hold High-Stakes Talks With Opposition Leaders in Mogadishu

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is scheduled to hold a highly anticipated and sensitive meeting today in Mogadishu with leaders from the Council of the Opposition Forum, headed by former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed.Africa · Somalia See the Story

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