Somalia
Four candidates vie to succeed President Hassan Sheikh in Somalia
Citizen DigitalSunday July 12, 2026 Somalia’s next presidential vote may be months away, but the contest for who will lead…
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Bosaso port strike continues into 10th day as traders protest new fees
Sunday July 12, 2026 Bosaso (AX) — For the tenth consecutive day, Bosaso port remains shut as traders press their…
Somalia
Extraditing Feeding Our Future suspect from Somalia faces complicated political ties
by Joey PetersSaturday July 11, 2026 The arrest in Mogadishu of a man accused of helping run the Feeding Our…
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President Mohamud Attends Graduation of Somali Officers Trained at TURKSOM Academy
Saturday July 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday presided over the graduation ceremony for…
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Trump Accused of Endangering Children With Islamophobic Post About Twin Cities Kindergarteners
Trump criticized for post targeting Somali kindergarteners in Twin Cities, sparking claims he put children at risk Outrage is mounting…
Somalia
U.S. Conducts Airstrike Against al-Shabab in Somalia’s Jubbaland State
Saturday July 11, 2026 Kismayo (AX) — U.S. Africa Command reports it carried out an airstrike against al-Shabab targets in…
Somalia
Sheikh Hasina Vows Return to Bangladesh Despite Death Sentence
DHAKA, Bangladesh, July 10 — Former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina says she intends to fly back to Bangladesh in…
East-Africa
Southwest State leader names new cabinet amid dispute with former president
Saturday July 11, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State President Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madobe on Friday unveiled a refreshed…
Somalia
Opinion: When Cash Failed, Human Connection Became Currency
OP-ED: When Cash Failed, Connection Became Currency When Somalia’s central government fell in 1991, the country’s financial backbone snapped. Institutions…
Somalia
Somalia detains uniformed men filmed stepping on U.S. flag
Saturday July 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali officials have detained personnel seen in Somali National Army uniforms in footage…
Somalia
Somalia Intensifies Push to Eliminate Violence, Harassment in Public Sector Workplaces
Somalia Steps Up Efforts to Eliminate Violence and Harassment in Public Sector Workplaces Somalia has launched a nationwide drive to…
