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Fighter jets deployed as Somalia conflict escalates in Baidoa region

Fighter jets deployed as Somalia conflict escalates in Baidoa region

Mon 28 Sept 2026 18:43 CEST

Fierce fighting is intensifying in Somalia between government forces and supporters of an ousted governor, with warplanes and drones deployed on Monday in an escalation of violence in the conflict-ridden country.

Gunfire and smoke over Mogadishu - US warns of long-term consequences

Gunfire and smoke over Mogadishu - US warns of long-term consequences

Thu 4 Jun 2026 07:38 CEST

Heavy gunfire echoes across Somalia's capital, Mogadishu, according to reporters at the scene. An ongoing political crisis appears to have escalated into violent fighting between government forces and opposition fighters

Somalia and Ethiopia End Diplomatic Dispute

Somalia and Ethiopia End Diplomatic Dispute

Wed 11 Dec 2024 23:56 CET

Somalia and Ethiopia have reached a compromise agreement after a diplomatic dispute over access to the sea. The countries announced this together with Turkey at a press conference on Wednesday