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Man on trial in UK over alleged bid to join Islamic State in Somalia
Man accused of using AI chatbot to seek Islamic State contacts in Somalia goes on trial in UK LONDON — A 22-year-old…
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Puntland State Forces Seize PSF Headquarters After Fierce Fighting in Galkayo
Wednesday August 5, 2026 Galkacyo (AX) — Puntland State security forces took control of the Puntland State Security Force (PSF) headquarters on…
Somalia
The Space He Left Behind: How Fatherhood Taught Me About Leadership
By: Mohamed Sheikh Omar IbrahimWednesday August 5, 2026 Some losses are felt not only in the moment a person dies, but in…
East-Africa
Yemen Deports North Western State of Somalia Trade Representative After Over Two Months in Detention
Wednesday August 5, 2026 Yemeni authorities have deported North Western State of Somalia trade representative Idris Aden Raage after detaining him for…
Somalia
U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits Jubbaland, Holds Security Talks With President Madobe
Tuesday August 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A U.S. congressional delegation has pledged continued backing for Jubbaland’s fight against al-Shabab after meeting…
Somalia
President Mohamud, Hawadle Leaders Agree on Hirshabelle State Candidate
Tuesday August 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A meeting between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Hawadle traditional leader Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan…
Somalia
Somali President Calls for National Shift Toward Blue Economy
Tuesday August 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia must make its coastline and territorial waters central to the country’s economic and security…
Somalia
Puntland State Religious Leaders Launch Mediation Between North Western State of Somalia and Northeastern State
Tuesday August 4, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Religious leaders from Puntland State have arrived in Hargeisa with a proposed roadmap for ending…
Somalia
Somali President Discusses Election Dispute With International Partners
Somali president seeks international backing amid election dispute MOGADISHU — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held talks with international partners on Tuesday as…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Orders Free Dialysis Services, Expands Kidney Care
Tuesday August 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has directed the government to…
Somalia
Towfiiq Party Rejects Galmudug Election Results, Alleges Vote Manipulation
Tuesday August 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Towfiiq Party has rejected the results of Galmudug’s first one-person, one-vote local council elections,…
