Somalia
Discussion Examines Puntland State’s Role in Building Somalia’s Federal Government
By: Yusuf Said HersiThursday August 6, 2026 Qoraalkani waa aragti ku saleysan fahamka qoraaga ee taariikhda iyo siyaasadda Soomaaliya Taariikhda…
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Somalia
Man traveled to Somalia in an alleged attempt to join ISIS
Wednesday August 5, 2026 Mohamoud was living in Bristol when he was arrested A 22-year-old man allegedly turned to an…
Somalia
Puntland State Forces Seize Government-Held Camp in Somalia’s Galkayo
Wednesday August 5, 2026 A confrontation between Somalia’s federal authorities and the semi-autonomous Puntland State administration erupted Wednesday when Puntland…
East-Africa
Jersey Bulls sign Mohamed, a midfielder from Somalia
Brent Pilnick, BBC SportWednesday August 5, 2026 Jarma Mohamed has been capped at international level by Somalia Jersey Bulls have…
Somalia
Heavy fighting breaks out between Puntland State forces and PSF in Galkayo
Wednesday August 5, 2026 Heavy fighting broke out before dawn Wednesday in eastern Galkayo between Puntland State’s regional security forces…
Somalia
Somalia and China Sign 15 Million Yuan Humanitarian Aid Agreement
Wednesday August 5, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia and China have agreed on 15 million Chinese yuan ($2.1 million) in…
East-Africa
Rwanda Shuts Down Dozens of Firms in Crackdown on Illegal Alcohol
Rwandan authorities have widened their campaign against the production and sale of illicit alcohol, ordering 27 more companies to close.…
Somalia
Puntland State Forces Seize PSF Headquarters After Fierce Fighting in Galkayo
Wednesday August 5, 2026 Galkacyo (AX) — Puntland State security forces took control of the Puntland State Security Force (PSF)…
Somalia
The Space He Left Behind: How Fatherhood Taught Me About Leadership
By: Mohamed Sheikh Omar IbrahimWednesday August 5, 2026 Some losses are felt not only in the moment a person dies,…
West-Africa
Tinubu Approves Salary Increases of Up to 80% for Nigerian Soldiers
President Bola Tinubu has approved salary increases ranging from 30% to 80% for approximately 250,000 members of Nigeria’s Armed Forces,…
East-Africa
Yemen Deports North Western State of Somalia Trade Representative After Over Two Months in Detention
Wednesday August 5, 2026 Yemeni authorities have deported North Western State of Somalia trade representative Idris Aden Raage after detaining…
