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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#Somalia: Heavy fighting erupts in Baydhabo city as rival forces clash.
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#Somalia: Heavy Fighting Erupts in Baidoa City as Rival Forces Clash Read More: https://t.co/A65Os9d1BA
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
🚨 #UPDATE #Sudan army denies #Ethiopian claims of backing opposition coalition fighting the federal government in Addis Ababa, dismissing the claims as baseless, per Sudan Tribune. sudantribune.com/article/319345
sudantribune.com
Sudan army denies Ethiopian claims of backing anti-government coalition
Sudan's army denies Ethiopian claims that it backs an anti-government coalition in northern Ethiopia, countering that Addis Ababa facilitates RSF operations.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
#Ethiopia accuses #Eritrea & #Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes.
go.france24.com
Ethiopia accuses Eritrea, Sudan of backing Tigray rebels amid clashes
Ethiopia’s army chief accused Eritrea and Sudan on Sunday of backing armed groups fighting federal troops, as clashes with Tigrayan rebels intensified. The Tigray People’s Liberation Front said it was...
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#Tigray forces seize three towns in #Ethiopia's Afar region: Reports.
english.ahram.org.eg
Tigray forces seize 3 towns in Ethiopia's Afar region: Reports - Africa - World
Tigray forces took control of three towns in the neighbouring Afar region on Sunday, Al Jazeera reported, as fighting in northern Ethiopia between federal forces and their allies on one side, and Tigr...
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
NEW STATEMENT | Arresting the Dangerous Descent Back into War in Northern #Ethiopia. @crisisgroup.org @comfortero.crisisgroup.org @emmanuelgamard.bsky.social www.crisisgroup.org/stm/africa/e...
crisisgroup.org
Arresting the Dangerous Descent Back into War in Northern Ethiopia | International Crisis Group
Long-simmering tensions have turned to large-scale fighting after armed opposition groups in Tigray, Amhara and Afar launched a multi-pronged offensive against Ethiopian government forces. It is not t...
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
#Ethiopia’s rebellion threatens to turn Horn of Africa into war zone, with some thoughts from me on the prospects for the conflict spreading.
telegraph.co.uk
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Fighting widens across #Ethiopia as #Tigray clashes escalate. @faisalahali.bsky.social
aljazeera.com
Fighting widens across Ethiopia as Tigray clashes escalate
Armed groups clashed with government forces across northern Ethiopia as fears mount of regional spillover.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
INSIDE STORY: What's triggered the latest violence in #Ethiopia?
aljazeera.com
What’s triggered the latest violence in Ethiopia?
Tigrayan forces say they are in a 'full-blown war' with the army.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
#Sudan army chief Al-Burhan arrived in #Asmara for talks with #Eritrean President Afwerki, at the same time U.S Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs Garcia met UN envoy for Sudan Pekka Haavisto in Addis Ababa to discuss a Sudan ceasefire & humanitarian access.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🚨 #BREAKING Somalia’s federal govt denies involvement in the Doolow blast, saying explosives accidentally detonated inside General Mahad’s residence. Witnesses reported drones overhead, while Jubaland and opposition figures blamed Turkey and Hassan Sheikh’s govt.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🚨 #UPDATE Jubaland regional state, former President Sharif Sheekh Ahmed, ex-PM Hassan Ali Khaire and ex-intelligence chief Abdullaahi Sanbalolshe accuse Hassan Sheikh’s government and Turkey of targeting political opponents with drones, per separate press releases.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
🚨 #UPDATE: #Somalia MPs accuse #Turkey of carrying out an overnight drone strike aimed at assassinating former Custodial Corps chief General Mahad Abdirahman in Doolow town, according to a press release.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 04/09/2026
Ex-Custodial Corps chief Gen. Mahad Abdirahman was reportedly injured in an aerial strike targeting his residence in Doolow, Gedo region, on Thursday. No one has claimed responsibility, but local media allege that a Turkish drone carried out the strike. #Somalia #news #EastAfrica
garoweonline.com
The Doolow Strike: Somalia’s Political Crisis Enters a More Dangerous Phase
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Watching the football genius Messi is a privilege that sets our generation apart. He is a miracle that only happens once in the football world. Messi will forever be the Greatest of All Time. 👑 x.com/zakeriye_
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Watching the football genius Messi is a privilege that sets our generation apart. He is a miracle that only happens once in the football world. Messi will forever be the Greatest of All Time. 👑 x.com/zakeriye_
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
DP World says it will continue operations at Berbera despite the UAE–Somalia dispute.
reuters.com
Dubai's DP World says operations at Somaliland's Berbera port unaffected by UAE-Somalia dispute
Dubai-owned ports and logistics company DP World said on Tuesday its operations at Berbera port in Somalia’s breakaway region of Somaliland were continuing under existing agreements, amid regional ten...
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
#UPDATE Puntland and Jubaland regional states, along with the Somaliland administration, have rejected the federal government’s Sunday decision to cancel agreements with the UAE.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 13/01/2026
🚨 BREAKING #Somalia cancels all agreements with the #UAE, including those related to the major ports of Berbera, Bosaso, and Kismayo.
middleeasteye.net
Somalia cancels all agreements with the UAE, including at major ports
The decision applies to all agreements and cooperation in the ports of Berbera, Bosaso and Kismayo
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
#BREAKING | #Somalia–#Turkey President Hassan set to depart to Ankara for a meeting with President Erdogan on Tuesday.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
#Somalia President Hassan Sheikh has arrived in #Djibouti for talks with President Ismail Guelleh, days after Israel recognized #Somaliland. Guelleh, the IGAD chair president, is a key regional powerbroker with strong ties to African Union chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 29/12/2025
#BREAKING — #Somalia's President Hassan to visit #Turkey on Tuesday amid #Israel’s recognition of #Somaliland. #Istanbul, a key ally of #Mogadishu, is set to announce the results of a Turkish energy survey along the Somali coast.
middleeasteye.net
Somali president to visit Turkey amid Israel–Somaliland tensions
Mohamud expected to make an announcement on a Turkish energy survey - but Israel's recognition of breakaway region will be top of the agenda
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
#Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh hosted former and opposition leaders at the presidential palace for a joint discussion on #Israel’s recognition of #Somaliland. Tomorrow, President Hassan is set to address Parliament in an extraordinary session.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
🚨 BREAKING: European Union reaffirms support for #Somalia's unity & territorial integrity, following #Isreal's recognition of #Somaliland, per statement.
eeas.europa.eu
Israel/Somalia: Statement by the Spokesperson on the territorial integrity of the Federal Republic of Somalia
On 26 December, Israel recognised Somaliland as an independent state. The European Union reaffirms the importance of respecting the unity, the sovereignty and the territorial integrity of the Federal ...
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 27/12/2025
#BREAKING: #Israel says it will convene an urgent session on Monday following its recognition of #Somaliland. Meanwhile, #Somalia—currently non-permanent member of the UN Security Council—set to assume UNSC rotating presidency in January.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
#China, #Egypt, #Turkey, #Djibouti, #SaudiArabia and Islamic Organization condemn #Isreal's recognition for #Somaliland, reaffirmed their support to #Somalia's sovereignty, national unity & territorial integrity.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
#BREAKING The African Union rejects any recognition of #Somaliland, reaffirms the commission's unwavering commitment to the unity and sovereignty of #Somalia, per statement.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
#BREAKING #Somalia categorically and unequivocally rejects #Israel’s recognition of #Somaliland, labeling the move a clear violation of its sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
🚨 #BREAKING #Turkey, #Egypt and Djibouti have strongly condemned #Israel's move to recognize Somaliland, following call with Somalia FM @AbdisalamDhaay. Foreign ministers jointly reaffirming their full support for #Somalia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
#BREAKING #Somalia cabinet is set to convene an emergency meeting tonight, following #Isreal's recognition for #Somaliland.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
#Israeli PM Netanyahu invited Somaliland President Abdirahman Cirro for an official visit to Tel Aviv, following Israel's recognition of #Somaliland. Israel becomes the first UN member state to recognize Somaliland's independence, 34 years after its breakaway from #Somalia.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 26/12/2025
#BREAKING #Israel officially recognises the break away region of #Somaliland. Somaliland break away from #Somalia in 1991.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
🚨 #SOMALIA's president Hassan Sheikh cast his ballot in Mogadishu's controversial local council election in the Wardhiigley district. This is the first municipal local council election in 57 years in #Mogadishu.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
🚨 #SOMALIA In #Mogadishu voters line up casting ballots in controversial yet historic local council election, with 1,604 candidates vying for 390 seats across 16 districts. 15 associations failed to field full candidate lists, unlike President Hassan's JSP association.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 25/12/2025
Over 500 polling stations have opened across #Mogadishu for the capital’s first local council elections in decades. Nearly 500K voters expected to cast ballots across 16 districts in #Somalia’s capital. 📍Follow me for day-long coverage of this historic and controversial vote.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
African Union Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf has conveyed condolences to Libya following the death of its chief of staff, Lt. Gen. Mohammed al-Haddad & 4 accompanying officers in a plane crash while returning from #Ankara to #Tripoli.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
#Somalia's capital #Mogadishu to hold its first local council election in over 50 years—amid opposition rejection. For real-time updates from voters, the election committee, associations, govt and opposition — follow @zakeriye.bsky.social.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
#Somalia opposition refuse to recognize the results of #Mogadishu's Dec. 25 local council elections, accusing the govt of conducting one-party vote. At a press conference, they described the process as a one-sided initiative backed by President Hassan's administration.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 24/12/2025
🚨 #SOMALIA Mogadishu will hold a controversial local council election tomorrow—the capital's first in over 5 decades. Over 500K voters expected to vote at 500+ polling stations across 16 districts. 20 associations contesting 390 seats, with some nominating only 1 candidate.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
🚨 #SOMALIA: The UN Security Council has unanimously renewed the mandate of the African Union Mission in #Somalia, extending it until Dec 31, 2026. AUSSOM, with 11K+ troops, continues to face financial challenges.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
#Somalia opposition leaders wrapped up 3 days of talks in #Kismaayo, accusing President Hassan Sheikh of constitutional violations, rejecting any upcoming term extension & demanding urgent, consensus-based elections—warning of "alternative measures" if their demands are ignored, per communique.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 20/12/2025
Trump administration asked #Ethiopian to send troops to proposed International Security Force for #Gaza, per The Times of Israel. #Ethiopia once had one of #Africa's largest #Jewish communities. Most emigrated to #Israel in the 1980s–90s.
timesofisrael.com
Rubio asked Ethiopia to contribute troops to ISF amid US recruitment struggles — diplomats
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 19/12/2025
#Somalia's opposition leaders, except former president Farmaajo opened a conference in #Kismaayo to unify positions on elections & political disputes with President Hassan's administration. #Mogadishu wants to hold 1P1V elections without consensus.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
#Ethiopia's ambassador to #Somalia Suleiman Dedefo says the Horn of Africa will not be #Egypt's backyard, and accuses Cairo of dressing up old hegemonic ambitions from Mogadishu to the Red Sea and the Nile.
theafricareport.com
Horn of Africa: Egypt’s ‘strategic balance’ disguises regional ambitions
Ethiopia’s ambassador to Somalia says the Horn of Africa will not be Egypt’s backyard, and accuses Cairo of dressing up old hegemonic ambitions from Mogadishu to the Red Sea and the Nile.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
#SOMALIA Govt-led forces reported repelling Al-Shabaab attack in the Nuurdugle area, north of the main army base in Wargaadhi in the Middle Shabelle region on Thursday. No comment yet from Al-Shabaab group on the govt's claim.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
🚨 BREAKING #Somalia govt says elite national army Gor-Gor forces with local allies seized 14 landmines & 2 motorcycles in Muuri (N50), Lower Shabelle, foiling Al-Shabaab IED plot. The devices were being moved toward Deexda area; up to 10 militants fled after a brief clash.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
In mini reshuffle, #Somalia PM Hamza Abdi Barre named Gamal Hassan Minister of Commerce, replacing Mohamud Geesood after 10 months in post. MP Ayub Ismail also named as Minister of Public Works, replacing Elmi Nur, who was removed from the cabinet for the 2nd time since 2022.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
🚨 #UPDATE #Somalia's State Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Balcad, speaking to HBN Online TV, firmly denied any ties with Israel, dismissing #Israeli Deputy FM Sharren Haskel's claims of having certain communication with #Mogadishu as unfounded.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
#IGAD on #Eritrea withdrawal: Asmara "failed to submit tangible proposals" or engage in reforms, per press release. Since rejoining in 2023, Eritrea has not participated in programs, IGAD says, adding that it remains open to dialogue.
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♟️ @zakeriye.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
#Eritrea withdraws from IGAD, accusing the bloc of "becoming a tool against" countries like itself, per FM statement. After nearly 2 decades of freezing its membership from 2007 over alleged #Ethiopian dominance within the bloc, Eritrea rejoined #IGAD in June 2023.
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