Opinions
Sacdiyo Bajaaj Case Raises Free Speech Questions in Somalia
Every morning, Sacdiyo leaves home to drive a bajaj through the busy streets of Mogadishu. Like thousands of other low-income workers, she…
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Somalia
MSF: Somalia malnutrition response faces over 80% funding drop as child hunger surges
By Abdirahman Hussein and Edwin OkothWednesday August 12, 2026 A Somali health worker measures an internally displaced child for signs of malnutrition…
Somalia
Somali Referee Denied World Cup Proud to Officiate PSG-Villa UEFA Super Cup Match
Wednesday August 12, 2026 Omar Artan’s denied World Cup opportunity has been followed by a major appointment: the Somali referee will oversee…
Somalia
Man Tried to Join IS After Watching YouTube and TikTok Videos
Leigh Boobyer, BristolWednesday August 12, 2026 Mohamed Mohamoud was living in Bristol when he was arrested A 22-year-old accused of preparing terrorist…
East-Africa
South Sudan Embassy in Nairobi Closed After Four Months of Unpaid Rent
by Diana ImaneneWednesday August 12, 2026 President William Ruto with South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. PHOTO/…
Somalia
Somalia’s New Parliament Speaker Takes Office, Pledges Unity and Stronger Oversight
Wednesday August 12, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur Jaamac took the helm of Somalia’s House of the People on Wednesday,…
East-Africa
Somalia’s president urges shift from personality politics to stronger institutions
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called on Somalia to move beyond personality-driven and clan-based politics by building stronger institutions and a clearly…
Somalia
Italy to Donate Six Armored Vehicles to Somali Police
Italy will transfer six armored vehicles once operated by its Carabinieri to Somalia’s police under a bilateral defense cooperation agreement, giving Somali…
Somalia
Zelensky names Ukraine’s Kenya ambassador to also represent Kyiv in Somalia
KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine is expanding its diplomatic presence in the Horn of Africa by assigning its ambassador to Kenya, Yurii Lyubomyrovych…
Somalia
Months-old baby seen hauled onto UK-bound migrant dinghy as French police stand by
Joe Mannion , Foreign News ReporterWednesday August 12, 2026 A months-old baby was seen being taken on board an inflatable dinghy in…
West-Africa
Banadir Regional Appeals Court Releases Sadia Bajaaj After 122 Days in Custody
Wednesday August 12, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — After 122 days behind bars, Sadia Moalim Ali, popularly known as Sadia Bajaaj, was released…
