Somalia
Fighter Jets and Drones Take Part in Heavy Fighting in Somalia
MOGADISHU: Fighter jets and drones joined intense ground battles in Baidoa on Monday, leaving at least three people dead after thousands of…
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Somalia
Rival South West factions claim victory after heavy fighting in Baidoa town
Baidoa (AX) — Heavy fighting erupted in Baidoa on Monday as rival South West State factions each claimed to control the city,…
West-Africa
Weah and Liberia’s Opposition Politicians Launch New Political Bloc
Former rivals have set aside their political differences to form a united opposition front against President Joseph Boakai’s policies. The coalition brings…
Somalia
Fighting erupts in Baidoa after Laftagareen forces attack federal positions
SNA radio Baidoa (AX) — Fighting erupted in Baidoa before dawn on Monday after forces loyal to former South West State President…
East-Africa
AFCON 2027 Qualifying Race: Current Standings and Qualification Picture
The CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers opened with eye-catching wins, dramatic recoveries and a few early setbacks for the…
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…
West-Africa
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…
