Somalia
Mojtaba Khamenei: Profile of Iran’s New Supreme Leader
Monday, March 9, 2026 Mojtaba Khamenei, the 56-year-old son of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been chosen as Iran’s new supreme leader following…
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East-Africa
AUSSOM commander tours liberated Mubarak, Somalia, as joint forces cement gains
AU commander tours recaptured Somali town of Mubarak after joint offensive against al-Shabab MOGADISHU — The commander of the African Union Support…
Somalia
Farmaajo Criticizes Revised Constitution, Warns of Threat to Somalia’s Unity
MOGADISHU — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo on Sunday sharply criticized President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s decision to sign a revised constitution…
Somalia
Human Rights Watch Says Israel Unlawfully Used White Phosphorus in Lebanon
HRW says Israel unlawfully used white phosphorus in southern Lebanon, urges arms suspensions Human Rights Watch said Monday it has verified evidence…
Somalia
CPJ Urges Immediate Release of North Western State of Somalia Journalist Detained Without Charge
CPJ urges North Western State of Somalia to free journalist detained without charge since Feb. 22 Monday March 9, 2026 HARGEISA, North…
Somalia
Oil and gas prices surge as Iran conflict shows no sign of easing
Oil surges past $90 as war in Middle East chokes Strait of Hormuz, rattling fuel costs worldwide Oil prices spiked and showed…
Somalia
Mogadishu Fuel Prices Surge 77% as Middle East Conflict Roils Global Oil Markets
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Fuel prices in Somalia’s capital surged nearly 77% overnight on Sunday, intensifying pressure on households and businesses already strained…
Somalia
Somalia’s president ratifies new constitution as political tensions escalate
Somalia: President Signs New Constitution Amid Growing Political Tensions MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Sunday signed Somalia’s new constitution…
East-Africa
Somali Judge Appointed to East African Court of Justice Bench
Sunday March 8, 2026 Arusha (AX) — East African Community leaders on Sunday approved and swore in Somali jurist Abdiwahid Warsame Abdullahi…
Central-Africa
What China’s 15th Five-Year Plan Means for African Farmers
China’s next five-year plan could rewrite African agriculture — if the continent seizes the moment China’s 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030) is more…
East-Africa
Djibouti–Berbera: Inside DP World’s Port Strategy in the Horn of Africa
Beyond a Resignation: DP World, Doraleh and the Red Sea Port Power Play The resignation of Sultan Ahmed bin Sulayem, the longtime…
