World
Israel army admits firing on car linked to death of five-year-old Hind Rajab
The Israeli military has acknowledged that its troops fired on a vehicle carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza in 2024, announcing a…
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Somalia
North Western State of Somalia army commander defects and joins Northeastern state forces in Sanaag region
Las Anod (AX) — A former North Western State of Somalia army commander has defected to Somalia’s Northeastern State army in Sanaag,…
East-Africa
Somali Army Clashes With Rebel Forces Over Control of Key City Baidoa
Somalia’s army says it has forced opposition fighters from Baidoa, the largest city in the country’s South West State, following hours of…
East-Africa
Sudan army says RSF advances on key town bordering Ethiopia
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied fighters have moved into Kurmuk, a strategically vital town on the Ethiopian border, as government…
East-Africa
Ethiopian AUSSOM troops withdraw from Buurhakaba district as Somali army takes over base
Mogadishu (AX) — Ethiopian troops with the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have left Buurhakaba district in the…
Somalia
Pakistan Army chief meets Somali defence minister to strengthen security cooperation
Pakistan army chief, Somali defence minister discuss closer security cooperation ISLAMABAD, Aug. 6 – Pakistan’s army chief, Field Marshal Asim Munir, held…
West-Africa
Nigerian Army colonel killed in shootout with gunmen
A senior Nigerian military officer was killed in Abuja after armed assailants tried to kidnap him from his home, authorities said. The…
West-Africa
Somali army kills 16 al-Shabab militants in Middle Shabelle and Hiiraan
Monday July 27, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali intelligence forces, working with international partners, killed 16 al-Shabab militants in operations that also…
Somalia
Puntland State accuses Galmudug of allowing army supplies through its territory
Sunday July 26, 2026 Garowe (AX) — Puntland State authorities have accused neighboring Galmudug State of enabling militias allegedly assembled to threaten…
North-Africa
Sudanese army captures Umm Sayala in North Kordofan, military sources say
Adel Abdelrheem and Sahin DemirSunday July 26, 2026 Sudanese troops capture a strategic area near RSF-held Bara after fighting that military sources…
Somalia
Defense Ministry says Laftagareen-aligned fighters surrender to federal army
Friday July 24, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — About 150 fighters and a former Awdinle district official have surrendered to the Somali National…
