Somalia
Mali’s Goïta Takes Defence Role as Attacks Escalate
BAMAKO, May 5 — Mali’s junta leader, Assimi Goïta, has taken on the responsibilities of defence minister in an interim capacity after…
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Somali Future Council undecided on attending President Mohamud’s May 10 meeting
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali Future Council has cast doubt on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s proposed consultation meeting,…
Somalia
Somalia denies reports it expelled UAE ambassador, calls them false
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia on Tuesday flatly denied reports that it had expelled the United Arab Emirates ambassador,…
Somalia
Somali Future Council still undecided on attending Mohamud’s May 10 meeting
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali Future Council has cast doubt on a consultation meeting proposed by President Hassan…
Somalia
Police search for masterminds after weapons seized on Thika–Garissa Highway
By Margaret KalekyeTuesday May 5, 2026 Investigators are following fresh leads after security officers intercepted a bus carrying a concealed stockpile of…
Somalia
Air Defenses Thwart Drone Attack Over Khartoum
Khartoum International Airport became the focal point of conflict on Monday as Sudanese air defenses intercepted drones, according to reports from military…
East-Africa
Oil tanker hijacking raises fears of fresh Gulf region disruption
By Pranav Baskar and Matthew Mpoke BiggMonday May 4, 2026 A brazen seizure off Yemen has renewed fears that Somali pirates are…
East-Africa
Analysis: Political opportunism fuels rival coalition in Ethiopia’s Somali region
By Khadar M LeyliMonday May 4, 2026 Symbiotic Antagonists A familiar political pattern is unfolding around Somali Regional State President Mustafa Omer:…
Somalia
Somali police chief meets Turkish delegation to strengthen security cooperation
Monday May 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali Police Force Commander General Asad Osman Abdullahi on Monday hosted a senior Turkish delegation…
East-Africa
Somalia youth role in politics and elections 2026
Somalia’s politics is shaped by clan history, security conditions and an election process that has often relied on indirect voting. As the…
Somalia
Boosaaso: Real Recovery and a Brighter Future Ahead
By: Abdifatah Abdinur Monday May 4, 2026 Tan iyo markii Madaxweynaha Dowladda Puntland State uu si rasmi ah u shaaciyey dagaalka ka dhanka…
