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News from Oct 26, 2026 (UTC)

Somalia isUneasy

A little worse than usual

Last 14 days

Oct 13Oct 26

Why

  1. Regional forces clashed with federal troops in southern Somalia.

    20 eventsarabnews.comSource

  2. US forces are accused of 'weaponising' Somalia's floods by trapping women and children in El Niño's path.

    16 eventstheguardian.com, en.shafaqna.comSource

  3. Somali President Hassan Sheikh invited the opposition to national talks on federal elections.

    4 eventsallafrica.comSource

What happened

  • Statements27%
  • Cooperation39%
  • Criticism17%
  • Protests1%
  • Pressure1%
  • Fighting15%

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  • CalmA little better than usual
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