Tag: Kismayo


  • Kismayo Talks: Somali Leaders Hold Closed-Door Discussions

    Kismayo Talks: Somali Leaders Hold Closed-Door Discussions

    Kismayo Hosts High-Stakes Political Talks Senior Somali political figures gathered in Kismayo, the southern port city, for a round of closed-door meetings aimed at shaping the country’s political trajectory amid mounting regional and security challenges. The discussions, held at the Jubaland presidential palace, underscored the continuing push by leaders to forge consensus ahead of upcoming…

  • Somali Leaders Convene Closed-Door Talks in Kismayo to Shape Future Political Path

    Somali Leaders Convene Closed-Door Talks in Kismayo to Shape Future Political Path

    Overview of the Talks Senior Somali political figures gathered in Kismayo for closed-door discussions aimed at steering the country’s political trajectory. The summit, hosted at the Jubaland presidential palace in the southern port city, brings together a mix of regional authorities and national-level actors. Officials described the talks as a confidential but crucial step in…

  • Closed-Door Talks in Kismayo Highlight Somali Power Talks

    Closed-Door Talks in Kismayo Highlight Somali Power Talks

    Key Meeting in Kismayo Signals Ongoing Political Strategy Senior Somali political figures convened behind closed doors Friday at the Jubaland presidential palace in Kismayo, a southern city long viewed as a political hinge for the country’s stability. The talks, described by participants as a deliberate step in ongoing negotiations, underscore the persistent effort to shape…

  • KDF Heroes Save 16 Sailors After Cargo Vessel Fire Off Kismayo Coast

    KDF Heroes Save 16 Sailors After Cargo Vessel Fire Off Kismayo Coast

    Overview of the Incident In a rapid and coordinated response, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) rescued 16 sailors after a cargo vessel caught fire off the coast of Kismayo on October 29, 2025. The incident underscores the ongoing challenges in maritime safety along…

  • KDF Troops Rescue 16 After Vessel Catches Fire Off Kismayo Coast

    KDF Troops Rescue 16 After Vessel Catches Fire Off Kismayo Coast

    Rescue at Sea: KDF Forces Respond to Maritime Crisis Near Kismayo In a bold display of international cooperation and maritime rescue capability, Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) troops serving under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) carried out a high-stakes rescue operation off the coast of Kismayo. The incident began when the…