Somalia
Political Party Files Lawsuit Challenging Galmudug Elections in Somalia
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Supreme Court has thrown out the results of last month’s contested House of Representatives and local council elections…
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East-Africa
World Bank Sanctions eCitizen Director James Ayugi and His Company
File image of eCitizen founder, James Ayugi Webmasters Kenya Ltd and its director, James Ayugi, have been barred from taking part in…
Somalia
Towfiq Party Welcomes Supreme Court Annulment of Galmudug Election Results
Nairobi (AX) — Towfiq Political Party Chairman Sheikh Ahmed Shakir has hailed the Supreme Court’s decision to invalidate the results of Galmudug…
Somalia
Taariikhda aas-aaska Hirshabelle iyo geeddi-socodkii dhismaha maamulkeeda
Dhismaha Hirshabelle wuxuu ka mid ahaa tallaabooyinkii ugu dambeeyay ee lagu dhammaystirayay nidaamka federaalka Soomaaliya. Sannadkii 2016, xilli Dowladda Federaalku ay wajahaysay…
Somalia
Türkiye Declines to Deny Deadly Strikes on Puntland State Coast in BBC Response
Türkiye has stopped short of denying responsibility for two deadly strikes reported along Puntland State’s coast, where at least 13 people were…
Somalia
Political Tensions and Poor Leadership Push Somalia Toward a Dangerous Point
Marka hay’adaha dowladdu isku dhex milmaan, dhaliisha siyaasaddana loo arko colaad, waxaa halis gelaya tiirarka dowladnimada. Soomaaliya maanta waxay wajahaysaa xaalad ay…
Central-Africa
Airstrike Near Pirate-Held Vessel Off Puntland State Coast Kills at Least Nine
FILE – Cameroon-flagged M/V LUTUF general cargo ship crossing the Bosporus. The vessel was hijacked off Puntland State in August 2026 while…
Somalia
Puntland State warns ransom payments may fuel piracy’s return in Somalia
Somalia: Puntland State cautions that ransom payments may revive piracy networks AXADLE, Somalia, August 24, 2026 — Puntland State authorities have cautioned…
Somalia
Osoble: Somalia cannot afford another term of failed leadership
Somalia cannot afford another period of squandered wealth, former Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire wrote recently, urging citizens to measure leaders by…
Somalia
Somali Supreme Court Annuls Galmudug Election Results, Orders New Vote
Mogadishu (AX) – Somalia’s Supreme Court has overturned last month’s elections for Galmudug’s House of Representatives and local councils, ordering authorities to…
Somalia
Somali Ulema and Banadir Authorities Discuss Land Grievances After Mogadishu Clashes
Mogadishu (AX) — A meeting in Mogadishu on Sunday brought Somalia’s religious scholars together with Banadir officials and Endowments and Islamic Affairs…
