Somalia
Defense Ministry says Laftagareen-aligned fighters surrender to federal army
Friday July 24, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — About 150 fighters and a former Awdinle district official have surrendered to the Somali National…
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Somali Ulema Council urges North Western State of Somalia, Northeastern State to expedite prisoner talks
Friday July 24, 2026 Las Anod (AX) — Somalia’s leading council of Islamic scholars has urged North Western State of Somalia and…
Somalia
AUSSOM chief meets U.S. envoy over uncertain AU mission support
Friday July 24, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The future of African Union security support in Somalia was at the center of talks…
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Female Baristas Reshape Somalia’s Booming Cafe Scene Through Coffee Art
Moulid Hujale in MogadishuThursday July 23, 2026 Saabiriin Hassan behind the counter at CPlus Cafe. Photograph: Mohamud Utaama/The Guardian At 6am each…
Somalia
Somali Electoral Commission Delays Galmudug Elections to July 30
Thursday July 23, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission has delayed local council and parliamentary elections in…
Somalia
Somalia condemns Houthi threats against Saudi Arabia after Red Sea tanker attacks
Thursday July 23, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has issued a sharp condemnation of Yemen’s Houthi group over its threats against Saudi…
Somalia
Somali Army Kills 18 al-Shabab Militants in Hiiraan Region
Thursday July 23, 2026 Beledweyne (AX) — An airstrike in Somalia’s Hiiraan region killed 18 al-Shabab militants and seriously wounded another 21,…
Somalia
Iranian Strikes on CIA Facilities Raise Questions About Possible Russian Role
Iran’s suspected role in CIA site strikes prompts scrutiny of possible Russian support WASHINGTON – Strikes on CIA-linked facilities in the Gulf…
Somalia
Somali Poet and Songwriter Aden Tarabi Jama Dies in North Western State of Somalia
Thursday July 23, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Aden Tarabi Jama, a celebrated Somali poet and songwriter whose work helped define generations of…
Somalia
EU Warns Artificial Intelligence Could Become a Political Weapon
EU warns artificial intelligence could emerge as a geopolitical weapon BRUSSELS – Artificial intelligence could become a powerful geopolitical weapon, the European…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Says Sool Remains Part of North Western State of Somalia, Urges Dialogue
Thursday July 23, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has renewed his government’s claim…
