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Somali opposition, Hawiye elders meet in Mogadishu to ease election tensions
Monday April 20, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — In a bid to calm mounting political tensions, Somali opposition leaders sat down with influential…
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U.S. Military Conducts Airstrike Against ISIS Targets in Somalia
Somalia: U.S. Military Hits ISIS Targets in Puntland State Airstrike BOSASO, Somalia – The United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) says it conducted…
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AU rejects Israel’s envoy move to North Western State of Somalia, calls recognition null and void
By BRUHAN MAKONGMonday April 20, 2026 The African Union has sharply criticised Israel’s appointment of a diplomatic envoy to North Western State…
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Man City beats Arsenal in title showdown, Liverpool edges Merseyside derby
Monday April 20, 2026 Manchester City hauled themselves to within touching distance of the Premier League summit on Sunday, edging leaders Arsenal…
East-Africa
Ethiopia arrests 138 suspects linked to Al-Shabaab, ISIS militants
Monday April 20, 2026 Addis Ababa (AX) — Ethiopia’s National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) says it has detained 138 people it…
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Iran put two men to death on Monday after convicting them of ties to Israel’s spy service, according to the judiciary, in…
Somalia
U.S. carries out airstrike targeting ISIS fighters in Somalia’s Puntland State state
Monday April 20, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) – The United States Africa Command said it launched an airstrike in Puntland State on Friday,…
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AU condemns Israel’s decision to appoint diplomatic envoy to North Western State of Somalia
ADDIS ABABA – The African Union moved on Sunday to sharply rebuke reports that Israel plans to appoint a diplomatic envoy to…
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Somalia security situation and elections risk analysis 2026
Somalia’s push to hold national elections in 2026 is unfolding against a persistent backdrop of insecurity, militant attacks and fragile state institutions.…
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PM Abiy Ahmed Says Ethiopia’s Economic Survival Depends on Red Sea Access
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed on Sunday made clear that Ethiopia’s push for access to the sea remains central…
East-Africa
African Union condemns Israel’s envoy appointment to North Western State of Somalia
Sunday April 19, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) – The African Union Commission has sharply criticized Israel’s decision to name a diplomatic envoy to…
