Somalia
UK announces £5 million to help Somali communities prepare for El Niño flooding
Mogadishu (AX) — Britain is committing £5 million to help Somalia act before El Niño-driven floods hit during the October-to-December Deyr rainy…
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Tigray rebels abandon truce, warning of “full-blown” war
Tigray rebels in Ethiopia declared Thursday that the region was once again in “full-blown war” with the federal government, as reports emerged…
Somalia
Can Somalia Hold Credible Elections Without Puntland, Jubaland and Opposition Buy-In?
MOGADISHU, Sept. 25, 2026 — Somalia is facing a deep election legitimacy crisis as federal authorities, opposition leaders and powerful regional administrations…
Somalia
AP: Iranian advisers helped Houthis seize Yemen’s Red Sea coast in under 48 hours
In under 48 hours, Houthi rebels captured Yemen’s Red Sea coast from pro-government forces in a stunning setback for U.S. interests and…
Somalia
Farmaajo sends letter urging President Mohamud to open election dialogue
Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has urged President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to convene an inclusive national dialogue and…
Somalia
Puntland State Urges U.N. Security Council Intervention in Somalia Political Dispute
Garowe (AX) — Puntland State is urging the United Nations Security Council to step into Somalia’s escalating political crisis, pressing for an…
Central-Africa
Somali President Holds Bilateral Meetings on UN General Assembly Sidelines
New York (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud used the sidelines of the 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly…
East-Africa
Flash floods in Mogadishu prompt El Niño warnings across Somalia
Heavy rains have brought Mogadishu to a standstill, disrupting public transport and prompting regional authorities to issue an emergency Super El Niño…
East-Africa
Türkiye Denies Reports Somalia Imposed New Visa Restrictions on Turkish Citizens
Mogadishu (AX) — Türkiye’s Presidential Center for Combating Disinformation has dismissed social media claims that Somalia introduced fresh visa restrictions for Turkish…
Somalia
Solidarity demonstrations continue across Somalia in support of Türkiye
Across Somalia, stadiums and town centres filled for a third straight day as thousands gathered to express gratitude for Türkiye’s humanitarian, development,…
Somalia
WHO Sees Gains Against Ebola Outbreak but Warns More Work Remains
An Ebola outbreak spreading through eastern Democratic Republic of Congo may be easing in some of its worst-hit areas, but health authorities…
