North-Africa
Mohamed Salah leads Egypt to historic first World Cup win
By Joshua Kloke and Simon HughesMonday June 22, 2026 After scoring two goals at the 2018 World Cup, Mohamed Salah is on the board in the 2026 edition (Jared C. Tilton /…
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East-Africa
Somalia and IFC Launch First Technical Working Group on Submarine Cable Infrastructure
Monday June 22, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia took a fresh step toward bolstering its digital backbone on Monday when…
North-Africa
Brazil beats Haiti 3-0, Haiti first eliminated from tournament
Saturday June 20, 2026 Haiti’s World Cup run came to an abrupt end on Friday night, as Brazil’s class and…
Somalia
Banadir administration adopts first law targeting Mogadishu’s cleanliness
Wednesday June 17, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Banadir Governor and Mogadishu Mayor Hassan Mohamed Hussein Muungaab on Wednesday signed into…
Somalia
Canada draws with Bosnia and Herzegovina for first FIFA World Cup point
Saturday June 13, 2026 Jovo Lukic (C) of Bosnia and Herzegovina celebrates after scoring during the group B match between…
Somalia
Arsenal wins first Premier League title in 22 years after City-Bournemouth draw
By JAMES ROBSONWednesday May 20, 2026 Arsenal’s long wait for the Premier League crown is finally over. Mikel Arteta’s side…
Somalia
Parts of Somalia face famine risk for first time since 2022
By Aaron RossFriday May 15, 2026 A security officer keeps watch as United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency…
Somalia
Somalia and EU hold first partnership dialogue in Mogadishu
Tuesday May 12, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia and the European Union opened their first-ever partnership dialogue in Mogadishu on…
Somalia
Somalia sets 2026 regional election timeline, South West state votes first
Sunday May 3, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission on Sunday unveiled the full calendar…
North-Africa
Madinah airport receives first Hajj flights from Algeria, Morocco, Philippines and Somalia
Saturday May 2, 2026 A Filipino pilgrim presents her paperwork at immigration at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in…
North-Africa
First Somali Hajj pilgrims arrive in Saudi Arabia as 2026 journey begins
Saturday May 2, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali pilgrims have begun their journey to the holy sites as the first…
