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…
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defense
East-Africa
Djibouti Defense Minister Dies in Paris While Receiving Medical Treatment
Friday July 17, 2026 Djibouti City (AX) — Djibouti’s government is mourning the death of Defence and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Hassan Omar…
East-Africa
AU Mission Praises Late Djibouti Defense Minister’s Horn of Africa Security Role
Friday July 17, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia has mourned the death of Djibouti’s…
World
Luigi Mangione Withdraws Mental Health Defense in CEO Murder Trial
As his New York murder case moves toward trial, Luigi Mangione is pulling back — at least for now — from a…
Somalia
Israeli defense minister says Israel had secret security ties with North Western State of Somalia
Thursday June 18, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Israel and North Western State of Somalia are moving to deepen a relationship that, according…
Somalia
Somali army chief, Egyptian defense attaché discuss military cooperation
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia and Egypt moved to deepen military ties on Sunday, when Somali National Army Commander Maj. Gen. Ibrahim Mohamed…
World
Defense says treatment of Ulm5 violated European law
Behind a glass barrier and in handcuffs, five pro-Palestinian activists accused of attacking the offices of a major defence contractor in Ulm…
West-Africa
Mali’s Leader Takes Over Defense Role Following Minister’s Assassination
Mali’s military leader, Assimi Goïta, has stepped into the role of defense minister following the death of Sadio Camara, who was killed…
World
NATO chief says Europeans got Trump’s message on defense
Europe’s leaders have received Donald Trump’s warning over the Iran war — and are now moving to answer it, NATO chief Mark…
World
Mali’s defense minister dies as fighting continues
Mali’s ruling junta came under intense strain after Defence Minister Sadio Camara was killed in an attack on his home, while army…
World
Iran Defense Ministry Says US Seeks ‘Face-Saving’ Exit From War
Iran cast the United States as a power looking for a way out of a deepening conflict, as senior US envoys travelled…
