Somalia
Nearly 40,000 Somali students to take national secondary exams in June 2026
Wednesday May 20, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia will administer its national secondary school examinations for the 2025-26 academic year from June…
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2026
Somalia
Somalia sets 2026 regional election timeline, South West state votes first
Sunday May 3, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission on Sunday unveiled the full calendar for the…
North-Africa
First Somali Hajj pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia as 2026 journey begins
Saturday May 2, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali pilgrims have begun their journey to the holy sites as the first Hajj flights…
Somalia
Somalia electoral commission sets 2026 voting dates for three federal states
Saturday April 18, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Independent National Electoral Commission has set voting dates for House of Representatives and local…
Somalia
Saudi Arabia announces first day of Eid al-Fitr 2026
Saudi authorities said the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on March 18, 2026, meaning Ramadan will run for a full 30…
Sports
Iran negotiating with FIFA to move 2026 World Cup matches from U.S. to Mexico
Iran asks FIFA to shift 2026 World Cup matches to Mexico Iran’s football federation is discussing with FIFA about moving its 2026…
Somalia
Somalia Plans to Recruit 12,000 Teachers by 2026 Under Education Reform
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia plans to recruit 12,000 government-employed teachers by the end of 2026, Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre said Saturday,…
East-Africa
SalamAir to begin first direct flights between Oman and Somalia in September 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026 MOGADISHU — Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir will launch the first direct Muscat-to-Mogadishu flights on Sept. 3, 2026, establishing…
North-Africa
Saudi Muslims watch for crescent moon to mark start of Ramadan 2026
Muslims across the world are scanning the skies for the slim crescent that marks the start of Ramadan, with a growing list…
Somalia
Somalia’s federal government schedules April 2026 state elections amid electoral talks
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s federal government has scheduled April 2026 state elections, sharpening the debate over the country’s election timetable and whether…
Somalia
Mogadishu City Club Upsets Horseed FC to Claim 2026 General Daud Cup
Mogadishu City Club roars back from 2-0 down to win General Daud Cup over Horseed FC Mogadishu (AX) — Mogadishu City Club…
