Somalia
Somalia rethinks federalism in light of experience and reality
Friday April 17, 2026 A hard look at how political engineering, donor influence, and institutional frailty are shaping the future…
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Somalia
OIC condemns Israel’s appointment of diplomatic representative in North Western State of Somalia
Friday April 17, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) – The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has issued a sharp rebuke of Israel’s…
East-Africa
Erdogan, Somali president pledge deeper strategic ties in Istanbul
Friday April 17, 2026 Istanbul (AX) — Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Thursday…
West-Africa
Iran Eyes $15B From Hormuz Transit Fees Paid in Local Currency
Friday April 17, 2026 Tehran is floating a plan to settle Hormuz transit payments in its own currency, a move…
Somalia
Puntland State Says Somalia Has Entered Constitutional Vacuum, Calls for Urgent Talks
AXADLE, Somalia — Puntland State has said Somalia has slipped into a constitutional vacuum, warning that the country’s political atmosphere…
Somalia
Somalia, India reaffirm commitment to strengthening bilateral ties
Friday April 17, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia and India have signaled a renewed push to deepen their ties after…
Somalia
Puntland State Urges President to Seek Political Deal After Parliament Term Ends
Friday April 17, 2026 Garowe (AX) — Puntland State’s Cabinet has called on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to work toward…
East-Africa
Somalia Southwest state leadership and governance challenges
Southwest State, one of Somalia’s federal regions, is facing a period of political disruption that is testing local governance and…
Central-Africa
South Africa’s Julius Malema sentenced to 5 years over rally rifle shots
By MOGOMOTSI MAGOMEThursday April 16, 2026 Julius Malema, one of South Africa’s most prominent and polarizing opposition figures, was handed…
Somalia
Puntland State Urges Somali President to Reach Consensus as Term Nears End
AXADLE, Somalia — Puntland State’s ministerial council on Thursday pressed Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to use the last month…
West-Africa
Iran threatens to block Red Sea if US naval blockade continues
Thursday April 16, 2026 A tense standoff at one of the world’s most vital shipping corridors escalated sharply after weekend…
