East-Africa
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Pushes Somalia Toward Civil War
By Khadar AfrahSaturday May 9, 2026 In Mogadishu’s Warlaliska neighbourhood on the evening of 6 May 2026, gunfire from federal government forces…
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Somalia
NUSOJ condemns arrests of journalists covering Mogadishu evictions, clashes
Saturday May 9, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A fresh wave of arrests and harassment targeting journalists in Mogadishu has drawn sharp condemnation…
West-Africa
Garissa MCAs risk losing seats over absenteeism, speaker says
by STEPHEN ASTARIKOSaturday May 9, 2026 Garissa County Assembly Speaker Abdi Idle speaking to journalists in his office. /STEPHEN ASTARIKO Garissa County…
East-Africa
Somali President arrives in Djibouti for Guelleh inauguration
Saturday May 9, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud landed in Djibouti City on Friday at the head of…
Somalia
Farmaajo urges inclusive election deal before Mohamud’s term ends
Saturday May 9, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has urged the country’s leaders to use the final…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia delegation holds trade, investment talks with Israeli representatives
Saturday May 9, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — North Western State of Somalia stepped up its push for foreign investment on Thursday, as…
Somalia
Somali government plans housing project for nearly 80,000 people
Friday May 8, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government says it plans to construct 12,000 homes to help resettle nearly 80,000…
West-Africa
UAE reports drone and missile attack as Iran ceasefire is challenged
By ADAM SCHRECK and AUDREY McAVOYFriday May 8, 2026 This locator map shows Iran and its capital, Tehran. (AP Photo) The Iran…
Somalia
Somalia jails woman after peaceful protest; she was stripped and beaten
Sarah Johnson and Mohamed BulbulFriday May 8, 2026 From behind prison walls in Somalia, a 27-year-old rickshaw driver says her only crime…
Somalia
Prime Minister Hamza Urges Opposition to Join National Dialogue
Friday May 8, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday said Somalia’s federal government is ready to hear…
Somalia
Banadir Administration Suspends Land Demolitions, Forms Committee to Review Disputes
Friday May 8, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — In a swift response to mounting anger over demolitions and evictions in the capital, the…
