East-Africa
Uganda Approves Troop Deployment to International Force in Gaza
By RODNEY MUHUMUZAFriday August 7, 2026 Palestinians inspect the scene of an Israeli airstrike near al-Aqsa Hospital in Deir al-Balah in the…
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Somalia
Puntland State Moves to End Parallel Armed Commands After Gaalkacyo, Bosaso Operations
Puntland State’s recent security operations in Gaalkacyo and Bosaso appear to have ended a period in which armed formations operating in the…
Somalia
Federal-backed troops withdraw from northern Galkayo after Puntland State security crackdown
Friday August 7, 2026 Galkacyo (AX) — Former Puntland State security personnel who later aligned themselves with Somalia’s federal government have pulled…
Somalia
Man sentenced to 20 years for sexually assaulting Grade 7 pupil in Garissa
By Joseph MuiaThursday August 6, 2026 A man convicted of defiling a 13-year-old Grade 7 pupil after allegedly luring her away from…
East-Africa
MCA Petitions Parliament to Investigate Kenya-Somalia Border Security Amid Renewed Al-Shabaab Attacks
by STEPHEN ASTARIKOThursday August 6, 2026 Abakaile Ward MCA Hajir Mohamed Dahiye speaks to the press outside Parliament Buildings in Nairobi/STEPHEN ASTARIKO…
Somalia
Former President Condemns Galkayo Clashes, Urges Dialogue to Ease Political Tensions
Thursday August 6, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has blamed President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud for the…
Somalia
Two Clans Sign Peace Agreement to End Conflict in Awdal and Salal Regions
Thursday August 6, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — A three-day reconciliation conference in Geerisa ended Wednesday with two clans from North Western State…
Somalia
Somalia and Pakistan Discuss Expanding Defense and Maritime Security Cooperation
Thursday August 6, 2026 Somalia and Pakistan are expanding defense ties, with a Somali delegation led by Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi…
Somalia
Puntland State to Prosecute Politicians, Officers Accused of Undermining Security
Somalia: Puntland State Moves to Prosecute Politicians and Officers Accused of Threatening Security AXADLE, Somalia – Puntland State’s Council of Ministers has…
Somalia
Man told friend, “I don’t mind dying,” before ISIS trip
Leigh Boobyer, BristolThursday August 6, 2026 Mohamed Mohamoud was arrested after returning to the UK A 22-year-old man accused of travelling from…
Somalia
Pakistan Army chief meets Somali defence minister to strengthen security cooperation
Pakistan army chief, Somali defence minister discuss closer security cooperation ISLAMABAD, Aug. 6 – Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, held…
