Somalia
Somali Pirates Escape After Receiving Suspected Assistance From Police
Garowe (AX) — Questions over a possible security breach have emerged in Puntland State after 28 suspected pirates escaped during their transfer…
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Tinubu’s Failure to Return to Nigeria Raises Concern
Questions continue to surround President Bola Tinubu’s failure to return home, with opposition politicians alleging that his absence amounts to a breach…
East-Africa
Ethiopia’s Somali Region Opens Hospital for Police Personnel and Their Families
Jigjiga (AX) — A nearly 1 billion birr hospital dedicated to Ethiopia’s Somali Region police and their families was inaugurated on Sunday,…
Somalia
Somali pirates threaten captive crew as families lose contact with 10 Pakistani sailors
A fresh threat from Somali pirates has deepened the fears of families whose 10 Pakistani relatives have been held aboard a hijacked…
Somalia
Somali lawmakers summon defense minister over reported cuts to soldiers’ benefits
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s parliament has called in the defense minister and army chief to explain reported reductions in benefits for retired…
Somalia
Somalia’s Political Settlement Remains in Flux Between Collapse and Completion
I attended the 4th PDRC Annual Peace Conference in Garowe, Somalia, from 21 to 23 September 2026, where I presented a paper…
Somalia
Prime Minister Hamza Announces Jubaland Elections Will Proceed in Accessible Areas
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government plans to proceed with elections in parts of Jubaland where voting can be conducted, while relying…
Somalia
NISA Kills 12 al-Shabab Members in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle Region
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said Saturday that its forces killed 12 al-Shabab members in a targeted…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Seeks Future Security Cooperation With the U.S. and Israel
Washington (AX) — North Western State of Somalia is seeking closer future security ties with the United States and Israel, including the…
Somalia
Former South West President urges investigation into Baidoa and Doolow attacks
Mogadishu (AX) — Former South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen on Friday accused Somalia’s federal government of attacking civilians and…
Somalia
US-sanctioned oil tanker Sibu 1 rescued from Somali pirates
A US-sanctioned oil tanker hijacked by Somali pirates in August has been liberated, authorities in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland State region said Friday,…
