Somalia
Somalia’s Offshore Oil Plans Need Independent Environmental Impact Review
By Ali Mohamed AliWednesday April 1, 2026 Illustrative photo Somalia’s push to open its offshore waters to Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) could…
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East-Africa
Somalia prime minister Hamza Abdi Barre policies and reforms explained
Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has focused his government on rebuilding state capacity, tightening public management, and pushing major legal and…
East-Africa
Somalia president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud leadership analysis 2026
In 2026, Somalia’s political debate is increasingly focused on how President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is managing three linked challenges: a major constitutional…
East-Africa
Somalia indirect election system vs direct voting explained
Somalia has used an indirect election system, built around clan and delegate representation, for much of the past two decades. Under this…
Somalia
UK to host 35-country meeting on reopening Strait of Hormuz
Wednesday April 1, 2026 Britain says it will bring dozens of countries together for urgent talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz,…
Somalia
Naval Forces Monitor Hijacked Dhow Off Somalia’s Coast
MOGADISHU, Somalia — International naval forces are tracking an Iranian-flagged dhow seized by suspected pirates off Somalia’s coast, maritime security agencies said…
Somalia
At least 18 die after migrant boat sinks off Turkey’s Aegean coast
Wednesday April 1, 2026 A migrant boat capsized off Turkey’s western Mugla province on Wednesday, killing at least 18 people as coastguard…
Somalia
Commercial flights resume to Baidoa after federal forces take control
Wednesday April 1, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Air traffic to Somalia’s Southwest State resumed on Tuesday, ending a suspension that had lasted…
Somalia
Somali Youth Honored for Promoting Positive Content as Daaci2026 Program Ends
MOGADISHU, Somalia – A high-profile ceremony in Mogadishu on Monday, March 30, brought the first season of the “Daaci 2026” program to…
Central-Africa
Somalia advance in AFCON 2027 qualifiers after beating Mauritius
Wednesday April 1, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has written a fresh chapter in its football history, edging Mauritius 4-2 on penalties…
Somalia
Dry wells leave Sool residents without access to water
Wednesday April 1, 2026 Yasin Ahmed (left) inspects the dried-up wells /Asia Yusuf/Ergo Residents of Taleh in Somalia’s northern Sool region are…
