North-Africa
Somalia Olympic Committee backs referee Omar Artan after U.S. entry denial
Tuesday June 9, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s National Olympic Committee has thrown its weight behind referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan after U.S.…
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Hotel raid in Somalia raises fears for investor confidence amid tensions
by BRIAN ORUTAMonday June 8, 2026 Abdullahi Mohamed Nuur, a former security minister in Somalia/HANDOUT A security raid at one of Mogadishu’s…
Somalia
Denmark’s Christian Eriksen collapses during football friendly in Copenhagen
Monday June 8, 2026 Danish midfielder Christian Eriksen collapsed on the pitch during a friendly against Ukraine, prompting an immediate halt to…
North-Africa
Somali FIFA referee denied US entry ahead of 2026 World Cup
Monday June 8, 2026 Istanbul (AX) — Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan was reportedly turned away at the U.S. border over the…
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Somalia and UNESCO open workshop to preserve documentary heritage
Monday June 8, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia took a new step Sunday toward safeguarding its historical record, as Information, Culture and…
Somalia
Somalia’s centralization efforts face resistance, Hiiraan Online op-ed says
By Abdirahman JeylaniMonday June 8, 2026 The bursts of gunfire that rattled Mogadishu in early June should end any remaining hope that…
Somalia
Farmaajo calls for urgent talks with President Mohamud, former presidents
Monday June 8, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo on Sunday urged President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Somalia’s…
West-Africa
Danab commandos target al-Shabab extortion checkpoints in Lower Shabelle
Monday June 8, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali Danab commandos launched coordinated operations across parts of Lower Shabelle on Sunday, striking al-Shabab…
Somalia
Turkish Intelligence Mediates to Ease Somalia Election Crisis
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Somalia
Somali women urge urgent national dialogue to address political and security crisis
Monday June 8, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A national peace conference led by women on Sunday urged President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to…
Somalia
MP Falhada questions SHA effectiveness after Garissa hospital viral video sparks debate
by STEPHEN ASTARIKOMonday June 8, 2026 East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Falhada Iman Dekow speaking to the press in Garissa town…
