Somalia
Somali intelligence agency seizes explosive chemicals bound for al-Shabab
Friday June 12, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency said Thursday that it had intercepted a major haul…
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Central-Africa
Constitutional Reform Sparks Political Tensions in DR Congo
Even as Ebola resurges and violence grips eastern DR Congo, a fierce political fight is unfolding over a constitutional change that has…
West-Africa
Nigeria Faces Warning as Extremist Groups Exploit Social Media for Propaganda
Boko Haram factions, alongside various extremist organizations, are increasingly harnessing TikTok and other social media channels for their propaganda efforts, taunting authorities…
West-Africa
President Mohamud inaugurates Villa Hirshabelle and new ministries in Jowhar
Friday June 12, 2026 Jowhar (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Hirshabelle President Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlawe marked a major…
Somalia
Somalia Regrets U.S. Denial of Entry to FIFA Referee Omar Artan
Thursday June 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government on Wednesday voiced strong regret after the United States refused entry to…
Somalia
NCA, National IPv6 Center hold workshop in Mogadishu
Thursday June 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia took another step toward modernizing its internet infrastructure on Wednesday as the National Communications…
North-Africa
Conflict and Hunger Drive South Sudan Families to Starvation Crisis
Families in South Sudan’s Jonglei state are turning to unconventional food sources like leaves and water lilies as conflict and food scarcity…
Central-Africa
Somali referee Omar Artan to officiate Super Cup after missing World Cup spot
Thursday June 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, barred from officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after…
Somalia
Adan Madobe Faces Contested Southwest State Presidency
By Dr. Ali Said Faqi Thursday June 11, 2026 Somalia’s politics have a familiar pattern: failure is repackaged, then presented as renewal. That…
Central-Africa
Somali World Cup referee denied entry to the US
By OMAR FARUK and EVELYNE MUSAMBIThursday June 11, 2026 For Omar Artan, the road to soccer’s biggest stage seemed to end in…
Central-Africa
UEFA names Somali referee Omar Artan for PSG-Aston Villa Super Cup
Thursday June 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan, who was blocked from taking part in the 2026 FIFA…
