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Why is Egypt bolstering ties with Somalia now?

Deutsche Welle 14 Feb 2026
As Egypt deploys troops to Mogadishu, analysts say Cairo is focusing on strategic access to the Red Sea and Somalia is concentrating on internal stability. But both countries share concerns about Ethiopian expansionism ... .
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Somalia becomes a flashpoint in Turkey’s rivalry with Israel – International report – RFI

Virtual Jerusalem 14 Feb 2026
Ankara recently deployed fighter jets to Mogadishu in the latest signal that it is determined to protect its strategic interests in the Horn of Africa�� | Read More�Google AlertIsrael ....
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African Union urges Israel to withdraw recognition of Somaliland

Middle East Monitor 14 Feb 2026
The meeting focused on the situation in Somalia and the operations of its African Union Mission for Support and Stability (AUSSOM).
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Somalia: UK Announces £6m Humanitarian Drought Response Funding to Somalia

All Africa 13 Feb 2026
Mogadishu -- The UK Minister for International Development and Africa, Baroness Jenny Chapman, concluded her first visit to Somalia, during which she also announced £6 million in new humanitarian funding ....
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Somalia agrees to let Israeli carrier resume transiting its airspace

Virtual Jerusalem 13 Feb 2026
After a two-week delay, Israeli airline Arkia said on Thursday that ...
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African Union reiterates support for Somalia unity, condemns foreign interference in Sudan

Saudi Gazette 13 Feb 2026
ADDIS ABABAThe African Union on Thursday reaffirmed Somalia's sovereignty and territorial integrity, rejecting any recognition of Somaliland as an independent state, and condemned external ...
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Kenya: Dual Somali-Australian National Arrested At JKIA Over Fraud

All Africa 13 Feb 2026
Nairobi -- A 37-year-old dual citizen of Somalia and Australia has been arrested at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in connection with a fraud investigation, the Kenya Police Service has confirmed ....
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Mr President: Do not relinquish Somalia’s future, let the constitutional process continue

Middle East Monitor 13 Feb 2026
Somalia is at a defining moment ... An historic opportunity for Somalia Under President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the constitutional review has moved steadily and deliberately.
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