Somalia
Somalia urges politicians to choose ballot box over conflict amid reforms
Tuğba AltunFriday June 19, 2026 Somalia’s ports minister has called on those chasing power to contest elections instead of reaching for weapons,…
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Sports
France beats Senegal 3-1 behind Mbappé’s two goals at World Cup
By RONALD BLUMWednesday June 17, 2026 Kylian Mbappé needed only one half to turn a sluggish France start into a statement win.…
Somalia
Somali-born researcher earns PhD and pursues heart health research in Canada
Friday June 19, 2026 From Somalia to Edmonton, Dr. Fadumo Isse has carried a single-minded drive for education across continents — and…
Somalia
Somalia Intelligence Chief Arrives in Galmudug Amid Election Tensions
DHUSAMAREB, Somalia – Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency chief, Mahad Mohamed Salad, landed in Dhuusamareeb on Thursday for talks with Galmudug…
West-Africa
Somali shillings lose value for small traders and poor consumers
Friday June 19, 2026 Baidoa shopkeeper Abdiqadir Mohamed displays his worthless savings, as tattered Somali shilling notes are rejected in the marketplace/Abdullahi…
Somalia
Egyptian Sailors’ Hostage Crisis in Somalia Deepens Further
Egyptian Sailors’ Hostage Crisis in Somalia Deepens MOGADISHU, Somalia – The ordeal of Egyptian sailors held on the oil tanker M/T Eureka…
Somalia
Puntland State bars non-regional troops and vehicles from entering its territory
Friday June 19, 2026 Garowe (AX) — Puntland State moved on Thursday to tighten its grip on security in areas under its…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia president says direct Hargeisa-Tel Aviv flights to start soon
Friday June 19, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro says direct flights between Hargeisa…
Central-Africa
Somalis in South Africa Fear Rising Xenophobic Campaigns
Friday June 19, 2026 Johannesburg (AX) — Alarm is mounting among Somalis in South Africa as anti-immigrant campaigns and street protests gather…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia leader says Israel has no military presence, future remains open
Friday June 19, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro said Israel does not have…
North-Africa
Messi ties men’s World Cup goals record in Argentina win over Algeria
By DAVE SKRETTAWednesday June 17, 2026 Lionel Messi dabbed at his eyes with the hem of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey after putting…
