East-Africa
Somalia’s recurring crises are rooted at home, not in the outside world
By Khadar AfrahSunday June 7, 2026 Somalia has long told itself a consoling tale about its own failure: that its troubles are…
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Somalia
Puntland State, ‘Mother of Federalism,’ underscores Somalia’s need for national reconciliation
By: Yusuf Said HersiSunday June 7, 2026 For years, Puntland State has been cast as the “mother of federalism” in Somalia, a…
East-Africa
New Mogadishu maritime port draws global investor attention
By Adam Ahmed and A.A. JamahSunday June 7, 2026 After years of war and disruption, Somalia is moving to rebuild at pace,…
Somalia
Somalia says order restored after two days of fighting in Mogadishu
By Faisal AliSaturday June 6, 2026 Disruption across parts of Mogadishu began easing on Friday as the fighting drew to a close.…
North-Africa
Somali foreign minister praises Egypt’s support in call with Abdelatty
Saturday June 6, 2026 Somalia’s foreign minister, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, welcomed Egypt’s continued political, development and security backing for his country during…
Somalia
Former Somali security minister says forces entered his Mogadishu hotel
Saturday June 6, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali security minister Abdullahi Mohamed Nur on Saturday accused federal forces of raiding and…
West-Africa
Somali security forces search Mogadishu’s Abdiaziz district for illegal weapons after clashes
Saturday June 6, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali security forces have moved into Mogadishu’s Abdiaziz district in a targeted sweep to recover…
Somalia
UN-backed report says Mogadishu clashes kill 13, injure 189
Saturday June 6, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Fierce clashes in Somalia’s capital between federal government forces and an armed group aligned with…
Somalia
Sources say Israel sent troops to Azerbaijan during Iran war
By Tal Shalev and Tim ListerSaturday June 6, 2026 North Western State of Somalia’s Ambassador to Israel, Mohamed Hag, left, meets with…
Somalia
Somali elders, diplomats reach preliminary deal after deadly Mogadishu clashes
Saturday June 6, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A fragile pause in Mogadishu’s latest political standoff emerged June 4, after Somali traditional elders…
East-Africa
What to know about fighting in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu
By Hussein Mohamed and Matthew Mpoke BiggHussein Mohamed reported from Mogadishu, Somalia, and Matthew Mpoke Bigg from Nairobi, Kenya.Friday June 5, 2026…
