Somalia
Somali Journalist Arrested in Gabiley Over Alleged False News
North Western State of Somalia authorities have arrested journalist Hassan Saleebaan Haruun, widely known as Hassan Galaydh, in Gabiley, according to sources…
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Ethiopian Somali Region President Criticizes ONLF Faction Over Armed Struggle Comments
Jigjiga (AX) — Somali Regional State President Mustafa Muhumed Omar has rejected renewed calls associated with the Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF)…
Somalia
Somalia’s Lower House Speaker Suspends Motion Against Interior Minister
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Lower House Speaker Abdikadir Mohamed Nur has halted a motion calling for accountability from Interior, Federal Affairs and…
Somalia
U.S. Forces Conduct Airstrike Against al-Shabab West of Mogadishu
Mogadishu (AX) — U.S. forces carried out an airstrike targeting al-Shabab militants in Somalia on Friday, the U.S. Africa Command said Tuesday,…
Somalia
Somali-Canadian filmmaker Ilhan Abdullahi unveils trailer for debut feature film ‘Lifeline’
Toronto (AX) — A Somali teenager’s encounter with law enforcement sets off a reckoning over identity, belonging and institutional failure in the…
Somalia
Horn Petroleum Partners With Vivo Energy to Distribute Shell Lubricants in Somalia
Dubai (AX) — Horn Petroleum is set to distribute Shell-branded lubricants in Somalia under a new agreement with Vivo Energy, broadening its…
Somalia
CPJ Calls for Release of Somali Journalist Arrested After Interview With Poet
Hargeisa (AX) – Somali journalist Abdiqani Hussein Abokor Baylood has been held without charge in North Western State of Somalia since Aug.…
West-Africa
Duale rejects critics, says he will remain involved in Garissa affairs
Health CS Aden Duale speaking at the event./STEPHEN ASTARIKO Health CS Aden Duale has rejected calls to stay out of Garissa politics,…
Somalia
Somalia Condemns Houthi Attacks Targeting Saudi Arabia’s Civilian and Oil Sites
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia said Monday’s attacks, which the Houthis claimed targeted trucks crossing from Saudi territory near the Saudi–Yemen border, endangered…
West-Africa
Power Blackouts in Gambia Trigger Protests Ahead of December Election
With rolling blackouts fueling mounting public anger ahead of the December presidential election, President Adama Barrow has declared the country’s prolonged electricity…
Somalia
Karachi Police Detain Seven Protesting 140-Day Captivity of Pakistani Sailors by Somali Pirates
Families of 10 Pakistani sailors held by Somali pirates for nearly 140 days were met by police intervention Monday after officers briefly…
