Somalia
Puntland State arrests suspected pirates in security operations in Somalia’s Bari region
Monday May 18, 2026 Garowe (AX) — Puntland State security forces detained suspected pirates on Sunday in a sweep across Somalia’s Bari…
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Somalia faces deepening legitimacy crisis and risk of fragmentation
By Dr. Ali Said FaqiSunday May 17, 2026 Somalia is edging into a precarious political chapter, one that may prove among the…
West-Africa
Man City beats Chelsea in FA Cup final after Semenyo goal
By JAMES ROBSONSunday May 17, 2026 Wembley has seen plenty of dramatic FA Cup finals in its 155-year history, but few goals…
East-Africa
IGAD urges Somali leaders to keep talking after talks end without deal
Sunday May 17, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s stalled political transition has drawn fresh concern from the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, which…
Somalia
AU urges Somali leaders to resume talks after collapse
Sunday May 17, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s stalled political transition has once again drawn urgent attention from the African Union, which…
East-Africa
Israeli ambassador says North Western State of Somalia seeks closer cooperation after recognition
Sunday May 17, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Israel’s newly named ambassador to North Western State of Somalia said Saturday that ties with…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia soldier killed in Eerigaabo clash ahead of May 18 celebrations
Sunday May 17, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — What began as routine preparations for North Western State of Somalia’s May 18 celebrations turned…
West-Africa
Trump and Nigeria Confirm Death of Daesh Second-in-Command
A coordinated military effort between the United States and Nigeria has resulted in the death of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-highest leader of…
Somalia
Somali president backs direct elections, says indirect voting fueled violence
Sunday May 17, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday mounted a forceful defense of Somalia’s push for one-person,…
Somalia
Iran war detours ships into Somali piracy risk as attacks rise
Nimi PrincewillSaturday May 16, 2026 An armed Somali pirate stands on the shoreline as a Greek cargo ship lies anchored off Hobyo…
East-Africa
Somali regional state rejects drought claims, cites improved conditions during Gu rains
Saturday May 16, 2026 Photo: Somali regional state The Somali Regional State Disaster Risk Management Bureau has dismissed reports portraying Ethiopia’s Somali…
