Somalia
Tanker near Somalia fires warning shots at suspicious approach
Saturday May 23, 2026 A tanker in the Gulf of Aden came under a suspicious approach on May 22, prompting…
Somalia
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Somalia
Turkey Aims to Complete Somalia Offshore Drilling in 6-9 Months, Erdogan Says
ANKARA, May 23, 2026 – Turkey expects to wrap up offshore oil drilling in Somali waters within six to nine…
Somalia
Somali police chief, rights commission discuss oversight of detention centers
Saturday May 23, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — In a meeting that underscored mounting attention to rights protections in Somalia, Somali…
Somalia
Somali army kills six al-Shabab militants in Lower Shabelle
Saturday May 23, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali government forces killed six al-Shabab militants on Friday in a planned operation…
Somalia
Turkey to Send Delegation to Somalia to Help Resolve Election Dispute: Sources
Turkey to Dispatch Delegation to Somalia Amid Election Row: Sources MOGADISHU, Somalia, May 23 — Türkiye is set to send…
East-Africa
Somalia diaspora influence on politics and elections explained
Somalia’s diaspora—Somali citizens and families living abroad—has long played a role in the country’s public life. In recent years, that…
Somalia
Somalia, Türkiye discuss infrastructure cooperation in Ankara talks
Friday May 22, 2026 Ankara (AX) — Somalia and Turkey moved to deepen their partnership on rebuilding roads, expanding housing…
Somalia
Somali national accused of killing Ukrainian teenager travelled to Ireland
Kitty HollandFriday May 22, 2026 Court conducting age inquiry over asylum seeker charged with murder of Vadym Davydenko (17) Dublin…
Somalia
Protests Ignite in DRC Amid Rising Ebola Tensions
In the Democratic Republic of Congo, a tense situation unfolded when protesters set fire to Ebola treatment tents following a…
North-Africa
UAE Somali sheep prices rise 40% ahead of Eid Al Adha
Ali Al ShoukFriday May 22, 2026 Livestock costs are on the rise at Dubai’s Al Qusais market ahead of Eid…
Somalia
Southwest forces clash with Laftagareen loyalists near Baidoa
Friday May 22, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Fresh fighting erupted late Thursday on the outskirts of Baidoa, where Southwest State…
