North-Africa
At least 17 Somali migrants die in boat capsizing off Algeria coast
Friday April 24, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A boat carrying Somali migrants capsized between Algeria and Spain, killing at least 17 people,…
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EU approves €75 million contribution to African Union mission in Somalia
BRUSSELS — The European Union and its member states have signed off on a €75 million contribution to the African Union Support…
East-Africa
President Mustafa Omer Faces Multilingual Attacks From Detractors
By Mohamed OladThursday April 23, 2026 With Ethiopia’s 7th National Elections just days away, the political temperature in the Somali Regional State…
Somalia
Somali President opens ports ministry headquarters to boost maritime economy
Thursday April 23, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday opened the new headquarters of the Ministry of…
Somalia
Somalia condemns Iran attacks, backs Arab states amid regional tensions
Thursday April 23, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has renewed its sharp condemnation of Iran’s recent attacks on Arab countries, voicing unequivocal…
Somalia
Puntland State vows crackdown on illegal fishing to protect marine resources
Thursday April 23, 2026 Garowe (AX) — Puntland State has moved to tighten its grip on the region’s coastline, announcing a sweeping…
Somalia
Somalia, China launch research center to deepen diplomatic, policy ties
Thursday April 23, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia and China on Wednesday opened a new research center dedicated to Chinese modernization, a…
Somalia
At least 33 al-Shabab militants killed in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region
Wednesday April 22, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), working with international partners, says it has killed…
Somalia
Somalia Al-Shabaab threat and political stability explained
Somalia’s security situation is shaped by a long-running insurgency led by al-Shabaab and by ongoing tensions within the country’s fragile political system.…
Somalia
AUSSOM Commander Meets Government Officials in Barawe Town
Barawe, 22 April 2026 – With elections on the horizon, a high-level Somali government delegation visited Barawe today to thank and assess…
Somalia
Somalia Intelligence Raid Kills 33 in Al-Shabaab Gathering
MOGADISHU, April 22, 2026 – Somalia’s intelligence service said Wednesday that coordinated operations backed by international partners left at least 33 Al-Shabaab…
