Somalia
AUSSOM chief meets U.S. envoy over uncertain AU mission support
Friday July 24, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The future of African Union security support in Somalia was at the center of talks…
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Suspected Somali pirates seize tanker near Yemen amid wave of hijackings
By Faisal AliSaturday July 18, 2026 Somali pirates have seized an oil tanker off Yemen’s coast, according to the country’s coastguard, marking…
Somalia
Southwest Parliament Approves New Cabinet Amid Political Tensions
Friday July 17, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State lawmakers on Thursday approved a new Council of Ministers, marking a key step…
Somalia
Puntland State president denies new Bosaso port taxes amid traders’ strike
Wednesday July 15, 2026 Garowe (AX) — Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni on Wednesday pushed back against claims that his administration…
East-Africa
Southwest State leader names new cabinet amid dispute with former president
Saturday July 11, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State President Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madobe on Friday unveiled a refreshed Council of…
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,…
East-Africa
Djibouti urges inclusive growth as global tensions rise
By Omar M. ElmiSunday June 14, 2026 With President Ismaïl Omar Guelleh now embarking on a sixth term, Djibouti finds itself at…
Somalia
Southwest lawmakers to elect regional president in Baidoa under tight security
Wednesday June 10, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State is set to choose its next president on Wednesday in Baidoa, as authorities…
Somalia
Somali electoral commission delays Southwest speaker vote amid court review
Tuesday May 19, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s electoral commission on Monday put off the election of the speaker of Southwest State’s…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia holds maritime security meeting amid Red Sea tensions
Tuesday April 14, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Saturday brought together senior government…
Somalia
Pakistan deploys fighter jets to Saudi Arabia amid fragile US-Iran ceasefire
Sunday April 12, 2026 Pakistan has made its first public military gesture under a newly signed defence pact with Saudi Arabia, sending…
