Somalia
Banadir issues voter cards to nearly 200,000 as election deadlines loom
Mogadishu races to deliver voter cards as Dec. 25 Banadir local elections near MOGADISHU — Nearly 200,000 registered voters in Banadir have…
Latest by this author
Somalia
Puntland State Maritime Police Intercept Boat Carrying Explosives Off Eyl Coast
Puntland State maritime force seizes boat with explosives off Eyl, arrests seven GAROWE, Somalia — The Puntland State Maritime Police Force on…
Somalia
Somalia’s Baidoa Income Tax Challenges Public Trust Amid Insecurity, Unemployment
Somalia: In Baidoa, a New Income Tax Tests Public Trust in a Time of Insecurity and Joblessness BAIDOA, Somalia — A new…
West-Africa
Vermont School’s Somali Flag Response to Trump ‘Garbage’ Remark Draws Threats
Vermont school district deluged with threats after raising Somali flag in show of support WINOOSKI, Vt. — A small Vermont school district…
East-Africa
Senior KDF Commander Visits Somalia, Cites Discipline and Skill in Victory
DHOBLEY, Somalia — Kenya’s deputy army commander, Maj. Gen. Mohamed Hassan, wrapped up a two-day operational visit to Kenya Defence Forces troops…
Somalia
Somalia Denies Ties with Israel After Claims by Israeli Officials
Somalia rejects Israeli claim of contacts, says no ties with Israel Saturday December 13, 2025 MOGADISHU (AX) — Somalia’s government has forcefully…
Somalia
Somalia’s Election Commission Confirms 20 Political Organizations for Banadir Local Council Elections
MOGADISHU — The Somali National Electoral Commission said Thursday night that 20 political organizations have formally submitted candidate lists for the Banadir…
Somalia
Former President Sharif: Kismayo meeting aims to unite opposition, not form new government
MOGADISHU — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed said Friday that an opposition coalition conference planned in Kismayo will focus on forging…
Somalia
Haaland secures Man City win at Real Madrid, putting Alonso on brink
Haaland penalty completes City comeback in Madrid as Alonso’s Real sink deeper into trouble Erling Haaland’s second‑half penalty sealed a 2-1 comeback…
Somalia
Eritrea exits East African IGAD bloc after years of grievances
Eritrea Announces Withdrawal from IGAD, Citing Long-Standing Grievances ASMARA, Eritrea — Eritrea has formally notified the Intergovernmental Authority on Development that it…
Somalia
Puntland State Police Chief: Over 100 ISIS Bases Destroyed in Cal-Miskaad Mountains
MOGADISHU — Puntland State security forces have destroyed more than 100 Islamic State (ISIS) bases in the Cal-Miskaad mountains during a yearlong…
