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Macron Seeks Fresh Alliances in Africa During Landmark Visit
France is shifting its strategic focus within Africa, as President Emmanuel Macron prepares to forge new connections at an upcoming summit in…
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NUSOJ Raises Alarm Over Journalists’ Arrests and Harassment in Mogadishu
Mounting political strain in Mogadishu is spilling into the newsroom, with Somali journalists facing arrests, intimidation and abuse in a series of…
East-Africa
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Pushes Somalia Toward Civil War
By Khadar AfrahSaturday May 9, 2026 In Mogadishu’s Warlaliska neighbourhood on the evening of 6 May 2026, gunfire from federal government forces…
Somalia
African Nations Advise Citizens Amid Rising Xenophobia Concerns
African nations, including Kenya, Malawi, Lesotho, and Zimbabwe, have advised their citizens residing in South Africa to exercise caution and remain indoors…
Somalia
Somalia deploys security forces around ex-PM’s residence ahead of rally
MOGADISHU – Security forces were stationed around the home of former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire on Saturday as tensions deepened…
Somalia
NUSOJ condemns arrests of journalists covering Mogadishu evictions, clashes
Saturday May 9, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A fresh wave of arrests and harassment targeting journalists in Mogadishu has drawn sharp condemnation…
Somalia
Somalia: Former President Moves to North Mogadishu Ahead of Planned Protest
MOGADISHU – Former Somali president Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has moved to northern Mogadishu, with reports saying the relocation is intended to…
Somalia
Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to 3-day ceasefire, prisoner swap
By DARLENE SUPERVILLESaturday May 9, 2026 President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia and Ukraine had accepted his call for a three-day…
Somalia
Farmaajo urges inclusive election deal before Mohamud’s term ends
Saturday May 9, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has urged the country’s leaders to use the final…
Somalia
South Sudan’s humanitarian needs continue to rise across the country
On the frontlines of a deepening humanitarian emergency, the South Sudan Red Cross (SSRC) and its more than 19,000 volunteers continue to…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia delegation holds trade, investment talks with Israeli representatives
Saturday May 9, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — North Western State of Somalia stepped up its push for foreign investment on Thursday, as…
