Somalia
Somalia’s Puntland State Forces Reopen Highway After Clash With Unpaid Soldiers
Puntland State forces clear Bosaso–Qardho highway after soldiers’ pay protest; at least one wounded BOSASO, Somalia — Puntland State security…
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Somalia
Heavy Fighting Reported in Somalia’s Southwest State Before Regional Elections
Sunday, March 15, 2026 BAIDOA, Somalia (AX) — Armed fighters aligned with opposition figures and clan leaders clashed Saturday with…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Coast Guard Urges Tourists to Follow Maritime Safety Guidelines
North Western State of Somalia Coast Guard warns holiday travelers: Only it can designate safe swimming zones Hargeisa (AX) —…
Somalia
Somalia rejects illegal Chinese fishing claims, says vessels properly licensed
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government has rejected claims that Chinese fishing vessels are operating illegally in its waters, insisting the…
East-Africa
Ugandan opposition leader leaves country after two months in hiding
Ugandan opposition leader Bobi Wine said Sunday he has left the country after spending two months in hiding, accusing President…
North-Africa
Sudan Drone Strike Claims Seven Lives, Including Three Children
Deadly Drone Attack in Sudan’s Dilling A drone strike in Dilling, South Kordofan, has claimed the lives of five individuals,…
Somalia
U.S. judge temporarily blocks Trump plan to end protections for 1,100 Somalis
Judge halts Trump move to end TPS for Somalis days before deadline BOSTON — A federal judge on Friday temporarily…
East-Africa
Djibouti to Deploy New Hiil-Walaal Brigade to Somalia Peacekeeping Mission
Saturday March 14, 2026 DJIBOUTI (AX) — Djibouti is deploying a new contingent of troops to Somalia under the African…
Somalia
Somalia’s NISA says 22 al-Shabaab fighters killed in Mudug, Hiiraan operations
Mogadishu — Somalia’s intelligence agency says at least 22 al-Shabab militants killed in coordinated strikes in Mudug and Hiiraan Somalia’s…
Somalia
Somalia and U.S. State of West Virginia Sign Minerals Cooperation Deal
Saturday March 14, 2026 MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. state…
Somalia
Berbera Livestock Vessel Sinks Off Yemen Near the Bab al-Mandab Strait
Hargeisa, North Western State of Somalia — A cargo vessel carrying hundreds of livestock from North Western State of Somalia…
