Somalia
Ex-Somali Leader Says Hassan Sheikh May Be Near Political Downfall
MOGADISHU, Somalia, May 17 – Former Somali president Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has launched a sharp attack on Hassan Sheikh Mohamud,…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia soldier killed in Eerigaabo clash ahead of May 18 celebrations
Sunday May 17, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — What began as routine preparations for North Western State of Somalia’s May 18…
World
Britain’s cautious prime minister faces a growing public backlash
Keir Starmer’s downfall is easy to cast as the cautionary tale of a prime minister who let a commanding Commons…
West-Africa
Trump and Nigeria Confirm Death of Daesh Second-in-Command
A coordinated military effort between the United States and Nigeria has resulted in the death of Abu-Bilal al-Minuki, the second-highest…
Somalia
Somali president backs direct elections, says indirect voting fueled violence
Sunday May 17, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday mounted a forceful defense of Somalia’s push…
World
Great white shark kills man in Western Australia
A routine morning off western Australia turned deadly when a great white shark killed a man near Rottnest Island, authorities…
Somalia
Iran war detours ships into Somali piracy risk as attacks rise
Nimi PrincewillSaturday May 16, 2026 An armed Somali pirate stands on the shoreline as a Greek cargo ship lies anchored…
World
Taiwan says it is an independent nation after Trump warning
Taiwan forcefully described itself as an “independent” nation on Friday, responding just hours after US President Donald Trump warned the…
East-Africa
Somali regional state rejects drought claims, cites improved conditions during Gu rains
Saturday May 16, 2026 Photo: Somali regional state The Somali Regional State Disaster Risk Management Bureau has dismissed reports portraying…
World
Xi-Trump meeting tests whether US and China can avoid ‘Thucydides Trap’
A burst of interest in the phrase “Thucydides Trap” followed Xi Jinping’s closely watched meeting with US President Donald Trump…
