Somalia
Somali Army Kills 18 al-Shabab Militants in Hiiraan Region
Thursday July 23, 2026 Beledweyne (AX) — An airstrike in Somalia’s Hiiraan region killed 18 al-Shabab militants and seriously wounded another 21,…
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Iranian Strikes on CIA Facilities Raise Questions About Possible Russian Role
Iran’s suspected role in CIA site strikes prompts scrutiny of possible Russian support WASHINGTON – Strikes on CIA-linked facilities in the Gulf…
Somalia
Somali Poet and Songwriter Aden Tarabi Jama Dies in North Western State of Somalia
Thursday July 23, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Aden Tarabi Jama, a celebrated Somali poet and songwriter whose work helped define generations of…
Somalia
EU Warns Artificial Intelligence Could Become a Political Weapon
EU warns artificial intelligence could emerge as a geopolitical weapon BRUSSELS – Artificial intelligence could become a powerful geopolitical weapon, the European…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Says Sool Remains Part of North Western State of Somalia, Urges Dialogue
Thursday July 23, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has renewed his government’s claim…
Somalia
Somalia and Türkiye discuss bilateral ties, regional developments in Ankara
Wednesday July 22, 2026 Ankara (AX) — Somalia and Türkiye moved to deepen their long-running partnership on Tuesday, as Türkiye’s Deputy Foreign…
Somalia
Somali Prime Minister Hails Election Talks as Türkiye Backs Dialogue Efforts
By Nuri AdenWednesday July 22, 2026 Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has voiced confidence that political talks underway in Mogadishu can…
Somalia
Türkiye’s Parliament Approves Two-Year Extension of Somalia Military Mission
Wednesday July 22, 2026 Turkish marine forces stand guard aboard the Turkish Navy Ship F514 after it docked at the Mogadishu Sea…
Somalia
Houthis Say They Attacked Saudi Tankers in the Red Sea
By Yomna Ehab and Enas AlashrayThursday July 23, 2026 Boats float near the coast of Bab el-Mandeb, Yemen April 2, 2026. REUTERS/File…
East-Africa
WhatsApp Usernames Could Hinder Somalia’s Fight Against Terrorism
Somalia’s economy depends heavily on mobile money transactions Somalia has raised alarm over WhatsApp’s planned introduction of usernames, warning the BBC that…
Somalia
President Hassan’s Strategy Amid Recurring Somali Political Crises
In April 2021, Somalia stood perilously close to a constitutional rupture. Hassan Sheikh Mohamud was then among the loudest opposition voices pressing…
