Somalia
US expands intelligence support for Saudi-led campaign against Yemen’s Houthis
SANA’A, Yemen — The United States has broadened its intelligence and targeting assistance to Saudi Arabia as Riyadh continues its military campaign…
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St. Paul man arrested during ICE surge is sent to Guantanamo Bay
Adam Abdullah was living and working legally in Minnesota when federal agents stopped him in St. Paul in December. Months later, immigration…
Somalia
Banadir Court Sentences Man to Eight Years for Financing al-Shabab
Mogadishu (AX) — A court in Somalia’s capital has sentenced Abdi Mohamed Abdirahman to eight years in prison after finding him guilty…
Somalia
Clan Loyalty Undermines National Leadership Under a Tribal President
A president is chosen or appointed to lead an entire country—not a clan, region, political camp, or social constituency. That principle carries…
Somalia
Camden leader to contest Keir Starmer’s former parliamentary seat
Camden Council leader Sagal Abdi-Wali will contest the by-election in Holborn and St Pancras, Sir Keir Starmer’s former constituency. Abdi-Wali was chosen…
Somalia
Two journalists arrested in Baidoa over Facebook reporting; one’s whereabouts unknown
MOGADISHU/BAIDOA, Somalia 10 September 2026 – A Baidoa journalist has disappeared into custody after reporting and posting about the conflict gripping Southwest…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia President Offers Troops for Gaza Force if U.S. or Israel Requests
Washington (AX) — North Western State of Somalia is prepared to supply as many as 2,000 troops to a proposed international force…
Somalia
Somalia and Pakistan to strengthen bilateral cooperation on digitalisation
Somalia and Pakistan are moving to expand cooperation on national identification and digital government systems, as Mogadishu works to establish the infrastructure…
Somalia
Somali Journalist Arrested in Gabiley Over Alleged False News
North Western State of Somalia authorities have arrested journalist Hassan Saleebaan Haruun, widely known as Hassan Galaydh, in Gabiley, according to sources…
Somalia
EUCAP Somalia Training Programme Raises Questions About Transparency and Results
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A new EUCAP Somalia course for 10 Federal Darwish officers has revived scrutiny of the mission’s broader record, with…
Somalia
Netanyahu Sues Haaretz Over Report Claiming He Was Warned Before October 7 Attack
Netanyahu Takes Haaretz to Court Over Report of Pre-Oct. 7 Hamas Warning TEL AVIV – Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is suing the…
