Somalia News » Banaadir News Somalia » Banaadir » Politics: China’s military support for Somalia is on the rise – what Taiwan and Somaliland have to do with it
News channel or source: https://theconversation.com/chinas-military-support-for-somalia-is-on-the-rise-what-taiwan-and-somaliland-have-to-do-with-it-279600
Published on: Wednesday 15 April 2026
China is increasingly involved in Somalia because of Somaliland’s diplomatic recognition of Taiwan and its progress in pushing for its own international recognition. Since 1949, Taiwan has been an ...
News Somalia » Banaadir » Politics: Somalia: Politicians must make a deal on upcoming elections to avoid further turmoil
News channel or source: https://www.theafricareport.com/413568/somalia-politicians-must-make-a-deal-on-upcoming-elections-to-avoid-further-turmoil/
Published on: Sunday 05 April 2026
Somalia’s government and political opposition are locked in a struggle over elections due by 15 May, when the government’s four-year mandate expires. With the polls certain to be delayed and time ...
News Somalia » Banaadir » Politics: Somali army takes over key city in Southwest as state leader resigns
News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/somali-army-takes-over-key-city-in-southwest-as-state-leader-resigns/ar-AA1ZNKAg
Published on: Monday 30 March 2026
Somali federal government hails Baidoa’s transition, urging peace and unity amid political changes and rising tensions.
News Somalia » Banaadir » Politics: Turkey launches first overseas drilling mission in Somalia: What to know
News channel or source: https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/04/turkey-launches-first-overseas-drilling-mission-somalia-what-know
Published on: Thursday 09 April 2026
A drilling ship has reached Somalia to start Turkey's first overseas drilling mission as regional rivalry heats up in the Horn of Africa.