West-Africa
Iran seizes two vessels in Strait of Hormuz after ship comes under fire
By Caolán MageeWednesday April 22, 2026 Cargo ships in the Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, off the UAE coast…
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Somalia
Baidoa police ban heavy weapons after political transition to tighten security
Wednesday April 22, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — In a move aimed at reinforcing security after recent political shifts in Southwest…
Somalia
Puntland State Urges President to Seek Political Deal After Parliament Term Ends
Friday April 17, 2026 Garowe (AX) — Puntland State’s Cabinet has called on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to work toward…
East-Africa
Israel names first ambassador to North Western State of Somalia after recognition
Thursday April 16, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Israel has taken a significant new step in its outreach to North Western…
Somalia
Himilo Qaran Party warns of constitutional crisis as Parliament term ends
Wednesday April 15, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s opposition Himilo Qaran party on Tuesday raised alarm over the country’s political…
Somalia
Oil tops $100 as U.S. plans Iranian port blockade after talks fail
Monday April 13, 2026 A ship at the Strait of Hormuz Oil markets surged back above $100 a barrel on…
East-Africa
Djibouti’s Guelleh set to win sixth term after age limits lifted
Friday April 10, 2026 Djibouti heads to the polls on Friday in a presidential vote that is widely expected to…
Somalia
Italy summons Israeli ambassador after UN shots fired in Lebanon
By Angelo AmanteThursday April 9, 2026 Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Antonio Tajani speaks to the media in Rome, Italy,…
Somalia
Somali president chairs Southwest security conference after Baidoa mortar attack
Tuesday April 7, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday night convened a high-level security meeting…
Somalia
Somali army chief promotes troops after Mogadishu-Baidoa road reopens
Sunday April 5, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Somali National Army commander on Friday rewarded soldiers who took part in the…
Somalia
Mogadishu swears in 390 council members after first one-person, one-vote election
Friday April 3, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia on Thursday crossed a long-awaited threshold toward universal suffrage, with 390 newly…
