Somalia
Somalia Defends Referee Omar Artan After U.S. Terrorism Allegations
MOGADISHU, June 13 – Somalia’s federal government moved on Saturday to firmly rebut U.S. allegations involving Somali referee Omar Artan, saying there…
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Somali president says political disputes should be settled inside Somalia
Saturday June 13, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said Somalia’s federal government is still prepared to sit down…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Calls Israel’s Recognition of North Western State of Somalia a “Dark Day”
MOGADISHU – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has condemned Israel’s decision to recognise North Western State of Somalia in December 2025, calling…
Somalia
Interior Ministry sets July 5 vote for Banadir district commissioners
Saturday June 13, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs and Reconciliation said on Saturday that Banadir Region’s district…
Somalia
Palestinian Football Chief Denied US Entry Ahead of World Cup
Ramallah: The man who leads Palestinian football is still stuck in Mexico City, awaiting entry to the United States as World Cup…
East-Africa
Three officers injured in Al-Shabaab attack on elite SOG camp in Mandera
by Samuel Mwanawanjuguna Saturday June 13, 2026 Special Operations Group, who are part of the border police operations, stand guard in El Wak…
East-Africa
Somalia Horn of Africa geopolitics and regional power dynamics
Somalia sits on one of the world’s most strategic waterways near the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden, while its internal…
Somalia
Somalia president calls Israel’s North Western State of Somalia move a dark day in nation’s history
Saturday June 13, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has described Israel’s reported recognition of North Western State of…
Somalia
Canadian leaders back Somali referee denied U.S. entry for FIFA World Cup
Friday June 12, 2026 Denied entry to the United States, FIFA World Cup referee Omar Artan returned to Somalia to a hero’s…
Somalia
Kenyan Forces Repel Suspected Al-Shabaab Night Attack Near Somalia Border Military Base
NAIROBI – Kenyan security forces repelled a suspected Al-Shabaab assault on a military base in Mandera County near the Somalia border, officials…
Central-Africa
Mexico defeats nine-man South Africa in World Cup opener
Friday June 12, 2026 Raul Jimenez (up C) and Jesus Gallardo (up L) of Mexico vie for a header during the match.…
