Somalia
Somali opposition announces weekly protests over election dispute
Wednesday May 20, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s principal opposition alliance said Tuesday it will begin weekly street protests in Mogadishu on…
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Ebola Outbreak Escalates: Death Toll Reaches 131
The World Health Organization raised alarms on Tuesday over the rapid escalation of an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Announces Plans to Open Embassy in Jerusalem
In a groundbreaking move, the breakaway region of North Western State of Somalia announced plans on Tuesday to launch an embassy in…
North-Africa
Egypt coordinates with Somalia to secure swift release of hijacked sailors
Tuesday May 19, 2026 Egypt on Monday pressed Somali authorities to step up efforts to free Egyptian sailors seized aboard the oil…
East-Africa
Somalia voter registration updates and participation challenges
Somalia’s electoral process continues to move forward through voter registration efforts run by the national electoral authorities, but participation remains uneven in…
Somalia
Arsenal Win Premier League Title for First Time in 22 Years
Arsenal’s long wait at the summit of English football is over, and the club that has spent two decades chasing the Premier…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia appoints UK MP Williamson to lead recognition campaign institute
Tuesday May 19, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro on Monday unveiled a new…
Somalia
Gunmen kill 3 at San Diego Islamic center in suspected hate crime
Tuesday May 19, 2026 Gunfire tore through a mosque complex in San Diego on Monday, leaving three people dead and setting off…
Somalia
Amin Abdullah, praised as hero guard, killed in San Diego shooting
By Sarah Shamim and The Associated PressTuesday May 19, 2026 A security guard at the Islamic Center in San Diego, California, is…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Marks 35th Anniversary Under Theme “Recognition and Resilience”
This Monday, 18th May, North Western State of Somalia marks the 35th anniversary of reclaiming its sovereignty from Somalia on 18th May…
Somalia
Amin Abdullah, ‘hero’ guard, killed in San Diego shooting
By Sarah Shamim and The Associated PressTuesday May 19, 2026 A security guard who died while trying to stop suspected gunmen from…
