Somalia
Laftagareen says he is legitimate South West president, plans Baidoa return
Sunday May 3, 2026 Nairobi (AX) — Former South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen has declared that he…
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World
Shakira Mega-Concert Draws Huge Crowds to Rio de Janeiro Beach
Under a full moon on Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana beach, Shakira launched her free mega-concert late Saturday, arriving more than…
Somalia
Somalia sets 2026 regional election timeline, South West state votes first
Sunday May 3, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission on Sunday unveiled the full calendar…
World
Japan Contains Large Wildfires After 11-Day Firefighting Battle
After nearly two weeks of relentless firefighting, the massive wildfires that tore through forests in northern Japan have been brought…
Somalia
Farmaajo Says Ex-North Western State of Somalia Leader Accepted Somali Unity After Ethiopia Mediation
MOGADISHU — Former Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has said that ex-North Western State of Somalia leader Muse Bihi Abdi…
Somalia
EU, UK welcome Somali president’s invitation for talks with opposition
Sunday May 3, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The European Union has welcomed President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s invitation to the Somali…
Somalia
Somalia’s Laftagareen Says He Remains Legitimate Southwest State President, Vows Return After May 15
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, the former South West state leader, broke weeks of silence on Monday with…
Somalia
Barcelona move closer to La Liga title as Villarreal clinches Champions League spot
Sunday May 3, 2026 FC Barcelona moved within touching distance of the La Liga crown on Saturday night, grinding out…
World
German leader says US was ‘humiliated’ over Iran
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivered an unusually sharp rebuke of Washington this week, accusing America of entering the war with…
Somalia
Serbia warns US-EU ties are at ‘point of no return’ after troop withdrawal from Germany
BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said the relationship between the United States and the European Union has reached…
Sports
Leaders urge calm as tensions remain high in Garissa and Kitui
by STEPHEN ASTARIKOSunday May 3, 2026 Residents of Mwingi barricade the Busy Nairobi-Garissa road in Mwingi town./STEPHEN ASTARIKO Leaders from…
