Somalia
Oil prices rise as Trump seeks coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Oil prices climb past $106 as Hormuz standstill chokes global energy flows Oil prices extended gains at the start of the week…
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Somali intelligence NISA kills senior al-Shabaab commanders in central Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said Sunday its operatives killed at least 22 al-Shabaab fighters, including several…
East-Africa
Somalia Swears In Nine MPs to East African Legislative Assembly
Monday March 16, 2026 ARUSHA, Tanzania — Nine Somali representatives were sworn in Monday to the East African Community Legislative Assembly (EALA),…
Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest State Imposes Travel Ban on Military Chiefs Amid Rift with Federal Government
BAIDOA, Somalia — South West State authorities on Monday ordered senior military and security officers not to leave Baidoa, imposing an immediate…
Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest State bars security officers from leaving Baidoa amid rising political tensions
BAIDOA, Somalia — Southwest State’s Ministry of Internal Security has barred designated senior security officers from leaving Baidoa “until further notice,” citing…
Somalia
China Commits to Bolster Somalia’s Security Against Al-Shabaab and ISIS
MOGADISHU, Somalia — China is moving to deepen its security cooperation with Somalia, pledging increased support for the country’s fight against al-Shabaab…
Somalia
Gulf states urge united front to counter escalating Iranian ‘aggression’
Gulf Powers Call for Unified Front Against Rising Iranian ‘Aggression’ RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE…
East-Africa
Somalia Intensifies Hunt for Islamic State Militants, Vows No Safe Haven
AL-MISKAD MOUNTAINS, Somalia — On a windswept ridge overlooking a maze of limestone caves, Puntland State Defence Forces soldiers huddle around a…
Somalia
Somalia’s Puntland State, Galmudug security committees meet in Galkayo to strengthen coordination
GALKAYO, Somalia — Security officials from Puntland State and Galmudug met Sunday in Galkayo to coordinate plans for stabilizing Somalia’s divided Mudug…
Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest Minister Denies Reports of Fighting in Baidoa
BAIDOA, Somalia — Southwest State’s information minister on Monday denied social media reports that fighting erupted overnight in Baidoa, insisting the regional…
Somalia
Somalia’s Puntland State Forces Reopen Highway After Clash With Unpaid Soldiers
Puntland State forces clear Bosaso–Qardho highway after soldiers’ pay protest; at least one wounded BOSASO, Somalia — Puntland State security forces on…
