Somalia
Analysis of Vice President’s Remarks on Puntland State Leadership Responsibility
By: Yusuf Said HersiSaturday June 20, 2026 A recent statement made by the Vice President of Puntland State has sparked widespread political…
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East-Africa
Refugee mums revive businesses in Dadaab camps with loans
Saturday June 20, 2026 Hafso Mursal sits inside the shop she expanded using a business loan in Hagardera refugee camp/Ahmed Abdullahi Jama/Ergo…
Somalia
Somalia urges politicians to choose ballot box over conflict amid reforms
Tuğba AltunFriday June 19, 2026 Somalia’s ports minister has called on those chasing power to contest elections instead of reaching for weapons,…
Somalia
Somali-born researcher earns PhD and pursues heart health research in Canada
Friday June 19, 2026 From Somalia to Edmonton, Dr. Fadumo Isse has carried a single-minded drive for education across continents — and…
Somalia
Somalia Intelligence Chief Arrives in Galmudug Amid Election Tensions
DHUSAMAREB, Somalia – Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency chief, Mahad Mohamed Salad, landed in Dhuusamareeb on Thursday for talks with Galmudug…
Somalia
Egyptian Sailors’ Hostage Crisis in Somalia Deepens Further
Egyptian Sailors’ Hostage Crisis in Somalia Deepens MOGADISHU, Somalia – The ordeal of Egyptian sailors held on the oil tanker M/T Eureka…
Somalia
Puntland State bars non-regional troops and vehicles from entering its territory
Friday June 19, 2026 Garowe (AX) — Puntland State moved on Thursday to tighten its grip on security in areas under its…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia president says direct Hargeisa-Tel Aviv flights to start soon
Friday June 19, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro says direct flights between Hargeisa…
Central-Africa
Somalis in South Africa Fear Rising Xenophobic Campaigns
Friday June 19, 2026 Johannesburg (AX) — Alarm is mounting among Somalis in South Africa as anti-immigrant campaigns and street protests gather…
Somalia
IGAD Calls for Restraint, Respect for Somalia’s Sovereignty Amid New Developments
June 18, 2026 (DJIBOUTI, Djibouti) — The Secretariat of the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) has restated its firm support for the…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia leader says Israel has no military presence, future remains open
Friday June 19, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro said Israel does not have…
