Central-Africa
Climate Change, Overgrazing and Population Growth Affect Rural Landscapes, Livelihoods
By: Abdi Siyad OmarTuesday July 28, 2026 Preamble Doondheere was once defined by a lush, green landscape, plentiful water and…
Eye on Africa
Regional reporting and analysis from across Africa, covering diplomacy, security, politics, business, and major developments shaping the continent.
East-Africa
Kenya denies entry to another senior Somali official amid passport dispute
Andrew WasikeTuesday July 28, 2026 Somali state minister’s deportation follows the earlier removal of a deputy prime minister, prompting Mogadishu…
Somalia
Somali Leaders Pressed to Reach Political Deal by End of August, Sources Say
Tuesday July 28, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s protracted political deadlock is drawing mounting concern from some international partners, with…
Somalia
Northeastern president condemns MPs who defected to North Western State of Somalia
Tuesday July 28, 2026 Las Anod (AX) — Northeastern regional state President Abdikadir Ahmed Ali Firdhiye has sharply denounced parliamentarians…
Somalia
Northeastern parliament calls for trials of North Western State of Somalia detainees captured in Gooja Adde battle
Monday July 27, 2026 Las Anod (AX) — Somalia’s Northeastern State parliament has formally demanded the prosecution of officers and…
West-Africa
Somali army kills 16 al-Shabab militants in Middle Shabelle and Hiiraan
Monday July 27, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali intelligence forces, working with international partners, killed 16 al-Shabab militants in operations…
East-Africa
Somali opposition group calls for transitional body ahead of AUSSOM security talks
Monday July 27, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali Future Council has urged political leaders to forge a broad agreement…
East-Africa
Somalia summons Kenyan ambassador after minister is reportedly denied entry
Monday July 27, 2026 President William Ruto and Somali President Hassan Mohamud during a previous visit to State House, Nairobi.…
Somalia
Somalia to Expand Instant Payment System Linking Banks and Mobile Money Platforms
Monday July 27, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia is moving to bring banks, mobile money services and regional payment networks…
East-Africa
Ugandan Diplomat Otunnu Enters Race for Next UN Secretary-General
By David BrunnstromMonday July 27, 2026 Ugandan diplomat Olara Otunnu has entered the race to lead the United Nations, becoming…
Somalia
Photo Captures the Night Mogadishu Broke With Its Recent Past
By: Abdinasir A. Mohamed Sunday July 26, 2026 These images capture a striking late-night scene: crowds filling the capital’s streets to…
