The US embassy in the Iraqi capital Baghdad was hit by a rocket on Saturday, hitting the compound, sending smoke billowing from the building.
An Iraqi security source told Al Jazeera that the attack damaged part of the embassy's air defense system, although no further details were given on the...
Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Chinese diplomats in Mogadishu, discussing the country’s security situation and policy towards armed groups fighting in Somalia, such as Al-Shabaab and ISIS.
The meeting focused on how Beijing can strengthen the protection of its citizens in the country, with the minister stating that his...
The National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), in collaboration with international partners, has carried out planned operations targeting Al-Shabaab fighters and leaders in Mudug and Hiran regions.
According to a statement issued by NISA, these operations resulted in the killing of more than 22 plotters who were organizing attacks against...
Puntland security forces this morning attacked a group of soldiers protesting unpaid wages, who had been blocking the highway connecting the towns of Bosaso and Qardho since yesterday.
After a brief confrontation, Puntland forces managed to reopen the highway, as the rebels fled the area in the past 24 hours.
Preliminary...
The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of the Federal Government of Somalia has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State of West Virginia in the United States, which focuses on cooperation in the exploration, production, processing and development of key minerals.
According to the ministry, the agreement...
The Somali government has warned against using its territory as a launching pad for military operations, following reports that Israel is planning to establish a military base in Somaliland to launch an offensive against the Houthis in Yemen.
“Somalia does not want its territory to be dragged into external conflicts...
The Turkish Navy will officially begin its mission to Somalia next Monday. At least four ships will participate in the Turkish-Somali Maritime Task Force, which will provide maritime security.
The move is to ensure the security of oil and gas exploration and development activities off the coast of Somalia, as...
The League of Arab States welcomes the ratification of the Somali Constitution by the Somali Parliament and its entry into force
A statement issued by the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States, Ahmed Aboul Gheit, said that this step is a historic step towards completing the establishment of the...
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke by phone with Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Wednesday to discuss regional stability and strengthening long-term security cooperation.
A State Department statement said the two sides discussed “joint cooperation on regional stability, counterterrorism, economic development, and building a strong and sustainable security...
Nairobi, Kenya –
Prof. Amina Adan Mohamed, a member of the National Health Professionals Council (NHPC) and a member of the AMCOA’s Education, Training and Research Committee, held a keynote meeting with senior officials of the World Continuing Education Alliance (WCEA) in Nairobi, Kenya.
The meeting was attended by Paddy Mwangi,...