Somalia
Somalia Repels Armed Assault on Baidoa Amid Regional Political Tensions
Heavy fighting erupted in Baidoa on Thursday as Somalia’s military said it had repelled an assault by two armed groups in the…
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Somalia and Qatar University Sign Agreement to Establish Technology University
Mogadishu (AX) – Somalia has reached an agreement with Doha-based University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) to help establish the…
Somalia
Somalia Concludes First National Conference on Internal Security Governance
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Ministry of Internal Security has completed a two-day national conference aimed at overhauling governance, coordination and reform throughout…
Somalia
Green Party Members Back Zack Polanski for London By-Election
The Green party’s Zack Polanski is not a member of parliament at present. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA Zack Polanski has moved closer to…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Travels to United States for First Official Visit
Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has left for the United States on an official…
East-Africa
Kenya Must Complete Payroll Cleanup and World Bank Reforms to Unlock Billions
Treasury CS John Mbadi meets with World Bank Divisional Director for Kenya, Rwanda and Somalia Qimiao Fan in Nairobi, September 2, 2026.…
Somalia
Renewed Fighting in Baidoa Threatens South West State Stability
Renewed Baidoa clashes raise fresh concerns over South West State stability BAIDOA, Somalia — Baidoa was rocked by heavy fighting after forces…
Central-Africa
Federal government accuses Puntland State leader of encouraging pirate ransom demands
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government has accused Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni of emboldening pirates after remarks concerning vessels hijacked…
East-Africa
October–December 2026 Rainfall Forecast Offers Horn of Africa Chance for Early Action
More than 12 hours of heavy rain in Baidoa, Somalia, left parts of the city under flash floods, underscoring the dangers facing…
Somalia
Puntland State Orders Crackdown on Illegal Weapons in Bari Region
Bosaso (AX) — Puntland State authorities have warned that anyone found possessing, importing, selling or using illegal weapons in the regional state…
Somalia
Somalia confirms Saudi-funded troops crossed into Ethiopia after receiving training
Somalia confirms Saudi-funded troops crossed into Ethiopia MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia has acknowledged that soldiers trained with Saudi funding crossed into Ethiopia’s…
