Somalia
Somali Electoral Commission Schedules Hirshabelle Elections for August 20, 2026
Sunday July 26, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Hirshabelle State will hold its local council and House of Representatives elections on Aug. 20,…
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Suspected al-Shabab militants attack Garissa telecom mast; teacher reported missing
by Diana Imanene Sunday July 26, 2026 File image of a communications mast File Nairobi (AX) — Suspected al-Shabab militants struck Abakaile village…
Somalia
Red Sea Attacks Spur Deeper US Engagement With Somalia
Red Sea shipping attacks spur deeper US outreach to Somalia WASHINGTON — Escalating assaults on commercial vessels in the Red Sea are…
Somalia
Report: Israeli Military Shipment Reached Somalia Under U.N. Designation
Report says Israeli military shipment entered Somalia under U.N. designation MOGADISHU, Somalia — A shipment of military equipment from Israel reached Somalia’s…
Somalia
Puntland State Accuses Somalia’s ‘Term-Expired’ Federal Leaders of Military Mobilization
Puntland State Says Somalia’s ‘Term-Expired’ Federal Leaders Are Moving Forces to Destabilize State AXADLE, Puntland State — Puntland State has accused Somalia’s…
Somalia
Northeastern Interior Ministry urges calm after clan fighting resumes in Badhan district
Saturday July 25, 2026 Badhan (AX) — Fresh inter-clan clashes erupted Saturday morning in the Dawaco area of Badhan district in the…
Somalia
Trump Halts Additional U.S. Strikes on Iran as Diplomacy Advances
Trump Pauses U.S. Strikes on Iran as Oman Pushes Diplomatic Track WASHINGTON, July 25 — U.S. President Donald Trump ordered the military…
Somalia
Berbera mayor and deputy step down ahead of local council elections
Saturday July 25, 2026 Berbera (AX) — A 14-year chapter in Berbera’s leadership closed Saturday as Mayor Abdishakur Mohamud Hassan Ciddin formally…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Ties Prisoner Release to Formal Deal With Northeastern State Administration
Saturday July 25, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Prisoners held by North Western State of Somalia and the Northeastern administration will be freed…
Somalia
Somalia Prepares Security Transition Plan as AU Mission Funding Pressure Mounts
Somalia readies security handover plan as AU mission funding comes under strain MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government is moving to unveil…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia traditional leader urges Israel ties review if Somalia opens serious talks
Saturday July 25, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Dialogue offers the clearest path to ending the protracted political dispute between North Western State…
