East-Africa
UK’s Youngest Somali Pilot Moves Closer to Commercial Aviation Career
Sunday, March 1, 2026 LONDON — At 18, Suleiman Dida has already cleared one of aviation’s most daunting thresholds: a first solo…
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East-Africa
Britain’s youngest Somali pilot moves closer to a commercial airline career
Flight path: At 18, Suleiman Dida charts a course as the U.K.’s youngest Somali pilot Sunday, March 1, 2026 London (AX) —…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Mohamud Hosts Iftar with Leaders After Talks Collapse
MOGADISHU — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hosted an iftar meeting at the Presidential Palace with leaders of political organizations, days after…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia condemns Iranian strikes on Gulf states, pledges solidarity
North Western State of Somalia condemns Iran’s strikes on Gulf states, warns of threat to regional stability HARGEISA — North Western State…
Somalia
EU pledges €63 million in aid to drought-hit Somalia; 6.5 million hungry
Mogadishu (AX) — The European Union on Thursday announced €63 million in new humanitarian funding for Somalia as 6.5 million people face…
Somalia
Somalia’s Hormuud Salaam Foundation Offers Cash Relief to Vulnerable Mogadishu Women
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Hormuud Salaam Foundation has distributed cash grants to vulnerable women and internally displaced people in Mogadishu, marking the…
Somalia
U.S., Israel Launch Strikes on Iran; Explosions Reported in Tehran
Saturday February 28, 2026 Smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran on Saturday 28 February (AP) The United…
East-Africa
Lawmakers Accuse Ethiopian AU Troops of Political Interference in Somalia’s Buurhakaba District
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Lawmakers representing the Buurhakaba constituency have accused Ethiopian troops serving under the African Union mission in Somalia of meddling…
Somalia
Somalia’s Opposition Calls Emergency Meeting Before Parliament Term Expires
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s opposition-aligned Somali Future Council said it will convene a high-level meeting on April 10 to consider “measures to save…
Somalia
Somalia and Saudi Arabia bolster bilateral security cooperation
Somalia, Saudi Arabia align positions at OIC emergency talks in Jiddah Jiddah, Saudi Arabia — Somalia’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs…
Somalia
Somalia’s Future Council Announces Rescue Summit as Election Impasse Looms
Somali Future Council calls ‘salvation’ summit as election standoff deepens, parliament terms near expiry MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali Future Council said…
