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Published on May 19, 2026

Somaliland celebrates Independence Day

Somaliland yesterday celebrated its first independence day since being recognized as a country by Israel, but not everyone in the breakaway region of Somalia has welcomed its new ally. Thousands gathered in the capital, Hargeisa, for a military parade, …

Source: Taipei Times - Neutral
Published on May 19, 2026

Somaliland to open embassy in Jerusalem, Israel in Hargeisa: Envoy

36 minutes agoPosted by: Horseed Staff The move comes months after Israel officially recognised the independence of Somalia’s breakaway region. Somaliland will open its embassy to Jerusalem and Israel will establish its representation in Hargeisa “soon”, …

Source: Horseed Media - Pending
Published on May 19, 2026

Somalia launches 10-day police trainers’ programme in Mogadishu with Japan support

MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Interior Security Minister, Abdullahi Sheikh Ismail, has launched a 10-day training programme in Mogadishu for trainers of the Somali Police Force. The programme, held at the General Kaahiye Police Training Academy, is funded by …

Source: Shabelle Media Network - Indeterminate
Published on May 19, 2026

EU announces fresh €138 million support package for Somalia amid security and humanitarian challenges

MOGADISHU — The European Union has announced a new financial support package for Somalia combining security assistance and humanitarian aid, as the country continues to face complex political and security challenges. The EU Ambassador to Somalia, …

Source: Shabelle Media Network - Indeterminate
Published on May 19, 2026

The Recognition Question: Somaliland, Israeli Security Geometry, and the Red Sea Power Struggle

Since its proclamation of independence from Somalia in May 1991, Somaliland has sought international recognition for the territories under its control. Despite functioning as a de facto independent state for years, it lacked any formal recognition on the …

Source: War on the Rocks - Neutral
Published on May 18, 2026

Somaliland marks first Independence Day following Israeli recognition

Published On 18 May 202618 May 2026 Somaliland has marked its first year of independence following recognition by Israel, but not everyone in the breakaway region of Somalia is celebrating its new ally. Thousands gathered in the capital Hargeisa on Monday …

Source: Al Jazeera - Pro-Government
Published on May 18, 2026

Somaliland marks 35 years of self-declared independence with renewed recognition push

Monday May 18, 2026 Hargeisa (HOL) — Somaliland marked the 35th anniversary of its breakaway from Somalia on Monday with military parades, public celebrations and renewed appeals for broader international recognition. Tens of thousands of people gathered …

Source: Hiiraan Online - Somali News - Neutral
Published on May 19, 2026

The Anatomy of Revisionism: Dismantling the Prosperity Party’s Hostile Campaign against Eritrean Sovereignty

A dominant trend in orthodox geopolitical literature is the uncritical acceptance of geographic determinism, which often frames landlocked states as passive “prisoners of geography.” In the Horn of Africa, the Ethiopian Prosperity Party (PP) administration …

Source: Eritrea Ministry Of Information - Pending
Published on May 18, 2026

Somaliland divisions remain as it marks independence day after Israel recognition

Somaliland celebrates its first independence day on Monday since being recognised as a country by Israel, but not everyone in the breakaway region of Somalia has welcomed its new ally. In December, Israel became the first country to recognise Somaliland…

Source: Modern Ghana - Neutral
Published on May 19, 2026

India Is Hosting the 4th India-Africa Forum Summit: Why Now and What to Expect?

India is hosting its fourth leader-level Africa summit (the India-Africa Forum Summit, IAFS-IV) on May 31 under the official theme “IA SPIRIT”: India Africa Strategic Partnership for Innovation, Resilience, and Inclusive Transformation. The summit is …

Source: The Diplomat - Neutral
Published on May 17, 2026

Statement of the African Union Commission on Somalia

ADDIS ABABA – The African Union Commission closely followed the high-level negotiations between the Federal Government of Somalia and the representatives of the Somali Future Council, convened in Mogadishu from 13 to 15 May 2026, and expresses concern that …

Source: Shabelle Media Network - Indeterminate
Published on May 17, 2026

Somalia’s deepening crisis of legitimacy and the risk of fragmentation

By Dr. Ali Said Faqi Sunday May 17, 2026 Somalia appears to be entering one of its most fragile political moments in recent years. The constitutional amendments adopted in March 2026 have opened a deep dispute over governance, constitutional standing, and …

Source: Hiiraan Online - Somali News - Neutral
Published on May 17, 2026

AU, UN warn of deepening Somalia crisis after election talks collapse

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – The African Union and the United Nations on Saturday expressed deep concern after high-stakes election negotiations between Somalia’s federal government and opposition leaders collapsed in Mogadishu, plunging the Horn of Africa …

Source: Somali Guardian - Pending
Published on May 17, 2026

AU urges Somali leaders to resume talks after negotiations collapse

Sunday May 17, 2026 Mogadishu (HOL) — The African Union Commission has urged Somalia’s federal government and opposition leaders to return to dialogue after three days of talks in Mogadishu ended without agreement on the country’s political transition. The …

Source: Hiiraan Online - Somali News - Neutral
Published on May 17, 2026

Israeli ambassador says Somaliland seeks deeper cooperation after recognition

Sunday May 17, 2026 Hargeisa (HOL) — Israel’s newly appointed ambassador to Somaliland said on Saturday relations between the two sides are expanding quickly, with cooperation expected in security, energy, infrastructure, technology, trade and other …

Source: Hiiraan Online - Somali News - Neutral
Published on May 17, 2026

Somali president defends direct elections, says indirect voting fueled violence

Sunday May 17, 2026 Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud defended his government’s push for one-person, one-vote elections Saturday, saying the country’s indirect election system has repeatedly produced political violence, arrests and …

Source: Hiiraan Online - Somali News - Neutral
Published on May 19, 2026

Africa’s new information war: The leaked files that expose a manufactured solidarity

A cache of leaked documents has exposed a sprawling foreign influence network operating across 34 African countries, revealing how Africa’s political space is being quietly reshaped through disinformation, elite capture and engineered narratives. The …

Source: Mail & Guardian - Left-wing
Published on May 16, 2026

Shifting Tides in the Horn: Israel’s Deputy Ambassador on Somaliland Recognition and Red Sea Security

The global political landscape has entered a period of rapid transformation, defined by a series of distinct shifts that have redefined international relations. On December 26, 2025, Israel officially recognized Somaliland as an independent state, signing …

Source: The Reporter Ethiopia - Neutral
Published on May 16, 2026

Somalia president says term not expired as opposition rejects his legitimacy

MOGADISHU (Somaliguardian) – Somalia plunged deeper into political uncertainty on Friday after outgoing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud declared that his presidency would continue until May 15, 2027, despite the opposition insisting that his constitutional …

Source: Somali Guardian - Pending

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 15:23 GMT

AFRIDEX Highlights Africa’s Push For Sovereign Defence Supply Chains By 2028

Africa’s Defence Sector Accelerates Localisation, Manufacturing and Strategic Partnerships. LAGOS, NIGERIA, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Africa’s defence sector is entering a new era of localisation, strategic partnerships and regional …

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Published on April 21, 2026 - 03:00 GMT

African Union Commission and KAICIID Sign Agreement and Host High-Level Roundtable on Dialogue-Driven Peacebuilding in ...

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, April 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The African Union Commission and the International Dialogue Centre - KAICIID signed a Memorandum of Understanding at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa on 20/04/2026, marking a …

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Published on April 10, 2026 - 00:26 GMT

African Union Hails U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Deal

(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) has thrown its weight behind the ceasefire arrangement halting the Iran conflict, with the bloc's top official urging all parties to sustain diplomatic momentum and convert the fragile truce into a durable peace. AU …

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Published on April 7, 2026 - 08:34 GMT

African Union Prepares to Resume Operations in Khartoum

(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) is planning to resume its activities in Sudan’s capital, Khartoum, as a delegation arrives to evaluate conditions on the ground, according to reports. Sudanese Foreign Minister Mohieddin Salem met with the visiting team, led …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 19:25 GMT

African Union Backs China-Pakistan Peace Initiative

(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) on Friday expressed support for a five-point plan proposed by China and Pakistan to reduce tensions in the Gulf and Middle East as the US-Israeli offensive against Iran enters its second month. AU Commission Chair Mahmoud …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 19:01 GMT

African Union Backs China-Pakistan Peace Plan for Mideast

(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) on Friday expressed support for a five-point peace initiative put forward by China and Pakistan aimed at reducing tensions in the Gulf and broader Middle East amid the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran, now in its second …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 18:47 GMT

African Union Supports China-Pakistan Plan to Reduce Mideast Tensions

(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) has welcomed a five-point proposal from China and Pakistan aimed at easing tensions in the Gulf and wider Middle East, as the ongoing US-Israeli conflict with Iran enters its second month. AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud …

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Published on April 6, 2026 - 18:33 GMT

African Union Urges Peaceful Dialogue to Ease Somalia Tensions

(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) on Sunday urged Somali leaders to engage in peaceful dialogue, cautioning that escalating tensions between the federal government and South West state could threaten the country’s stability, unity, and humanitarian …

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 23:30 GMT

Dr Angela Yu Appointed Founding Chair of ICI International Arts Education Outreach Committee

A Conversation with Dr Angela Yu, Founding Chair of the ICI International Arts Education Outreach Committee HONG KONG, CHINA, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Dr Angela Yu Appointed Founding Chair of ICI International Arts Education Outreach …

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 22:58 GMT

Knowledge Networks Makes a Strong Mark at TechEx North America 2026

SAN JOSE, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Knowledge Networks marked a significant milestone at TechEx North America 2026, one of the world's leading enterprise technology conferences, held on May 18 and 19, 2026, at the …

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 20:45 GMT

From Washington D.C. to Australia: Italian Excellence Award Charts Next Phase of Worldwide Expansion

GENOA, ITALY, May 20, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Italian Excellence Award returns for its 13th year to tell the extraordinary stories of Italians who are shaping the world through talent, merit, and a distinct sense of style. Far more than a …

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 20:39 GMT

The 2nd JMB Leadership Colloquium & African Young Leaders Convergence ends with Calls for New Era of African Leadership

President Julius Maada Bio continues to consolidate on his Leadership Vision and Legacies FREETOWN, SIERRA LEONE, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The 2nd Julius Maada Bio Leadership Colloquium 2026 and the African Young Leaders Convergence …

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 20:15 GMT

C.J. Unis Joins Crisis Lab Advisory Board

Veteran systems engineer joins Crisis Lab's Advisory Board to strengthen intelligence products and practitioner-focused programs. SHERIDAN, WY, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Crisis Lab has appointed Carl "C.J." …

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 19:29 GMT

Ruben Moreno, Founder & CEO of Blue Rock Human Capital, Announces the Release of His New Book, The CHRO’s AI Playbook

PLANO, TX, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ruben Moreno, Founder & CEO of Blue Rock Human Capital – A member of the Sanford Rose Associates® network of offices, Announces the Release of His New Book, The CHRO’s AI Playbook …

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 19:00 GMT

Etnyre International Recognized as a US Best Managed Company

OREGON, IL, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Etnyre International is proud to announce it has been selected as a 2026 US Best Managed Company. Sponsored by Deloitte Private* and The Wall Street Journal, the program recognizes …

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 17:12 GMT

StudyFetch Launches Honen for Enterprise: An Agentic Learning Platform That Builds Training in Minutes

LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- StudyFetch today launched Honen for enterprise, an Agentic Learning Platform that builds, delivers, and continuously improves training in minutes rather than months, multiplying …

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 17:07 GMT

TruGen AI Launches Clara AI SDR, an AI Teammate That Converts Website Traffic Into Qualified Sales Pipeline

Clara engages inbound website visitors in real time, delivers product demos, qualifies leads, and books meetings automatically without expanding SDR headcount. NY, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- TruGen AI today announced the …

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 17:02 GMT

Enkrypt AI and Ascent Business Partners Form Strategic Partnership to Bring AI Governance to Regulated Enterprises, BPOs

As AI adoption accelerates in contact centers and CX, the partnership enables regulated organizations to deploy AI fast without sacrificing compliance. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Enkrypt AI and Ascent Business Partners …

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 16:43 GMT

Fisher College Website Ranked Among Top 5% in the Nation for Advertising Excellence

Fisher College earned Gold honors for the design, functionality, messaging, and user experience of its website, Fisher.edu. BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Fisher College has been awarded Gold recognition by the …

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 15:45 GMT

DRONERESPONDERS Announces New Public Safety UAS Training Catalogue at AUVSI XPONENTIAL

DETROIT, MI, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- DRONERESPONDERS today announced the launch of its new public safety UAS training catalogue during AUVSI XPONENTIAL 2026, held May 11–14 at Huntington Place in Detroit. The new …

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 14:59 GMT

Teledyne Space Imaging Sensors Launch Aboard European Space Agency’s SMILE Mission

Advanced sensors will capture soft X-ray emissions generated as solar wind particles interact with Earth’s magnetic field CHELMSFORD, UNITED KINGDOM, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Teledyne Space Imaging, a leading supplier of space- …

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 13:56 GMT

OASIS Launches Single Name Space Technical Committee to Standardize Universal Data Access

DDN, Guardant, IBM, Loophole Labs, and Industry Partners Unite to Develop Cross-Platform Data Management Standard BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- OASIS Open, the global open source and standards organization, …

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 13:40 GMT

Managed Services Market Set to Expand to US$848 Bn by 2033, Says Coherent Market Insights

Managed Services Market is estimated to valued at USD 405.50 Bn in 2026 and is expected to reach USD 848 Bn by 2033, growing at CAGR of 10.0% from 2026 to 2033 BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Coherent Market …

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 13:33 GMT

Online Substation Monitoring System Market Set to Robust Growth at 7.7% CAGR Through 2033, Says Coherent Market Insights

Online Substation Monitoring System Market is estimated at USD 2,507.5 Mn in 2026 and expected USD 4,220.4 Mn by 2033, growing CAGR of 7.7% from 2026 to 2033 BURLINGAME, CA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Coherent Market …

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

International Polo Tour® Announces Return to Morven Park With the IPT Hotels at Sea® Polo Team this Summer in Virginia

LEESBURG, VA, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Polo Tour® (IPT) Hotels at Sea® Luxury Cruises Polo Team is bringing its signature blend of luxury, athletic energy, and global sporting prestige back to the nation’s …

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 13:30 GMT

Capital Factory Launches Startup Showcase, Supporting the 2026 Texas Space Summit

Partnership adds Startup Showcase and boosts founder, investor, and industry connections at the Sept 21-23 Texas Space Summit in San Antonio SAN ANTONIO, TX, UNITED STATES, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Texas Space Summit today …

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 13:01 GMT

Instacoins Group Launches New Crypto Travel Portal Enabling Global Bookings in Bitcoin, Ethereum, Solana and More

Book flights, hotels, events & experiences worldwide with instacoins.travel using crypto: BTC, ETH, USDT and more. No fiat conversion, no registration required. VALETTA, MALTA, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘰𝘪𝘯𝘴 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘭 𝘨𝘰𝘦𝘴 𝘭𝘪𝘷𝘦 …

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Published on May 19, 2026 - 13:00 GMT

CAPTELA LTD Launches AML Screen: A Unified API Solution for Global Sanctions Data Integration

CAPTELA LTD today announced the official launch of AML Screen (amlscreen.io), a single-point API revolutionizing how fintechs handle international compliance NICOSIA, NICOSIA, CYPRUS, May 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- CAPTELA LTD today …

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