Somalia
Somalia to Expand Instant Payment System Linking Banks and Mobile Money Platforms
Monday July 27, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia is moving to bring banks, mobile money services and regional payment networks…
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Somalia
Somali State Minister Denied Entry to Kenya, Deported to Mogadishu
Somali state minister deported to Mogadishu after Kenya entry denial NAIROBI, Kenya — A senior Somali presidency official was turned…
East-Africa
Ugandan Diplomat Otunnu Enters Race for Next UN Secretary-General
By David BrunnstromMonday July 27, 2026 Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has entered the race to lead the United Nations, becoming…
Somalia
Authorities say two killed in shootings at Bite of Seattle food festival
Monday July 27, 2026 Police officers secure an area following a shooting at Seattle’s Bite of Seattle festival. Photograph: Jason…
Somalia
Photo Captures the Night Mogadishu Broke With Its Recent Past
By: Abdinasir A. Mohamed Sunday July 26, 2026 These images capture a striking late-night scene: crowds filling the capital’s streets to…
Somalia
Five Northeastern State MPs resign, renounce administration’s political project
Sunday July 26, 2026 Las Anod (AX) — Five lawmakers resigned from the Northeastern regional state Parliament on Saturday, delivering…
Somalia
UN forum reviews Somalia’s progress toward sustainable development goals
Sunday July 26, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) – Somalia’s drive to meet the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) faced international scrutiny at…
Somalia
Somali trade union urges decent work, media freedom at UN forum
Somali Trade Union Calls for Decent Work and Media Freedom at UN High-Level Political ForumSomalia’s trade union movement has taken…
Somalia
Puntland State accuses Galmudug of allowing army supplies through its territory
Sunday July 26, 2026 Garowe (AX) — Puntland State authorities have accused neighboring Galmudug State of enabling militias allegedly assembled…
East-Africa
UK Cancels Military Exercise in Kenya: Reasons and Implications
Sunday July 26, 2026 British Army Training Unit Kenya (BATUK) soldiers participate in an earlier exercise alongside the Kenya Defence…
Somalia
Northeastern State parliament strips immunity from five lawmakers after resignations
Sunday July 26, 2026 Las Anod (AX) — Somalia’s Northeastern regional state parliament voted Sunday to strip five lawmakers of…
