East-Africa
What to know about fighting in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu
By Hussein Mohamed and Matthew Mpoke BiggHussein Mohamed reported from Mogadishu, Somalia, and Matthew Mpoke Bigg from Nairobi, Kenya.Friday June 5, 2026…
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fighting
Somalia
Heavy fighting in Mogadishu disrupts roads and airport access
Thursday June 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — More than 10 hours of intense fighting between Somali government forces and armed groups aligned…
Somalia
Southwest lawmakers sworn in as fighting erupts in Baidoa
Sunday May 31, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State’s newly elected House of Representatives members were sworn in on Saturday in Baidoa,…
Somalia
Heavy fighting erupts near Baidoa between federal forces, Laftagareen loyalists
Saturday May 30, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Intense fighting erupted early Saturday on the outskirts of Baidoa, where federal government troops clashed…
World
US and Iran Move Toward Short-Term Deal to End Fighting
A fragile opening is taking shape in the conflict between the United States and Iran, with sources and officials saying the two…
World
China calls for complete and immediate end to fighting
With tensions still simmering in the Middle East, China’s top diplomat Wang Yi urged an immediate halt to the fighting on Tuesday…
World
Global oil prices slip as Middle East fighting limits losses
Oil prices pulled back on Tuesday as traders weighed signs that shipping could resume through the Strait of Hormuz, even as fresh…
Central-Africa
Ethnic fighting over water in Chad leaves scores dead
A quarrel over access to a water well has spiraled into deadly interethnic violence in eastern Chad, leaving at least 42 people…
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…
East-Africa
Federal troops seize control of Baidoa after heavy fighting
Monday March 30, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Federal government forces, reinforced by armed groups linked to opposition factions in Southwest State, moved…
Somalia
Heavy fighting erupts on outskirts of Baidoa between federal and Southwest State forces
Monday March 30, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Heavy fighting erupted on Monday in and around Baidoa, pitting Southwest State forces against federal…
