Somalia
Somali singer and composer Ahmed Ali Igaal dies in United States
Friday July 31, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Ahmed Ali Igaal, the acclaimed singer, composer and musician who helped define Somalia’s modern musical…
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Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba Rallies African Support for Somalia Peace Mission
Gladys NamyaloFriday July 31, 2026 African military leaders must unite and chart innovative, durable ways to protect hard-won peacekeeping gains in Somalia…
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Hassan Sheikh, Museveni Discuss Somalia Security Ahead of AUSSOM Summit
Somalia’s Security Agenda Takes Center Stage as Hassan Sheikh Meets Museveni Ahead of AUSSOM Summit KAMPALA, Uganda — Somali President Hassan Sheikh…
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Somali President Signs Law to Join African Continental Free Trade Area
Friday July 31, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has cleared a crucial hurdle toward joining Africa’s single market after President Hassan Sheikh…
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Uganda Urges Inclusive Somalia Political Roadmap as AUSSOM Talks Expose Divisions
Uganda Calls for Inclusive Political Roadmap in Somalia as AUSSOM Talks Expose Rifts KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda is pressing for a broad…
East-Africa
Nabad iyo Nolol party rejects calls to return Somalia to transitional rule
Friday July 31, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) – Somalia’s Peace and Life (Nabad iyo Nolol) political party has firmly opposed demands to return…
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Saudi Arabia Seeks Coalition to Protect Red Sea Shipping From Houthis
Saudi Arabia weighs multinational effort to shield Red Sea shipping from Houthi attacks, sources say RIYADH – Saudi Arabia is working to…
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Somali Cabinet Reviews Security, Approves Business Reform Bill and Turkey Religious Cooperation Pact
Friday July 31, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) – Somalia’s security campaign, democratic transition and drive to attract investment took center stage Thursday as…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia president visits Hargeisa dialysis unit after patient protests
Friday July 31, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) – A rare public protest by kidney patients over limited treatment, too few dialysis machines and…
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Galmudug State holds first direct elections for councils and state MPs
Thursday July 30, 2026 Dhusamareb (AX) – Galmudug opened a new chapter in its political history Thursday as thousands of Somalis voted…
East-Africa
Journalists Told Poor Word Choice Can Downplay Harm of FGM
Thursday July 30, 2026 Journalists from Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya join facilitators for a group photograph after a regional workshop in Nairobi…
