Sports
Puntland State president makes first major cabinet reshuffle in over two years
Wednesday April 1, 2026 Garowe (AX) — Puntland State President Said Abdullahi Deni has unveiled a broad shake-up of his…
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Sports
Israel says it faces first incoming missile from Yemen as Middle East war intensifies
Israel reported a first-ever missile attack from Yemen early Saturday, as air-raid sirens sounded for the third straight night across…
Somalia
Israel says Iran launched first long-range missile of war, 4,000-km range
Serdar DincelSunday March 22, 2026 Iran fired what Israel described as its first long-range missile since the latest round of…
Somalia
Saudi Arabia announces first day of Eid al-Fitr 2026
Saudi authorities said the Shawwal crescent moon was not sighted on March 18, 2026, meaning Ramadan will run for a…
East-Africa
President Museveni Launches First Islamic Insurance Firm, Advancing Faith-Based Finance
Thursday, March 5, 2026 KAMPALA, Uganda — President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on Thursday launched Tamini General Insurance, billed as Uganda’s…
Somalia
First U.S. troops killed in Iran conflict have been identified
U.S. names first troops killed in Iran conflict after Kuwait drone strike; death toll rises to six The U.S. military…
Somalia
Israel Accredits First North Western State of Somalia Ambassador, President Irro to Visit Israel
Israel accredits first North Western State of Somalia ambassador, deepening ties after recognition JERUSALEM — Israel has granted diplomatic accreditation…
West-Africa
Arsenal sign Somali-British midfielder Maalik Hashi to first professional contract
Thursday February 26, 2026 Photo via Arsenal.com Mogadishu (AX) — Arsenal have confirmed Somali-British midfielder Maalik Hashi has signed his…
East-Africa
SalamAir to begin first direct flights between Oman and Somalia in September 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026 MOGADISHU — Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir will launch the first direct Muscat-to-Mogadishu flights on Sept. 3,…
Somalia
Turkey Deploys Deep-Sea Drillship to Somalia in First Overseas Offshore Mission
Turkey sends Cagri Bey drilling ship to Somalia in first offshore mission abroad MOGADISHU, Somalia — Turkey has dispatched its…
Somalia
Somalia Opens First Bowling Alley as Middle Class and Diaspora Returnees Rise
Mogadishu’s first modern bowling alley rolls a fragile normal into Somalia’s capital On a recent evening in Mogadishu, the sharp…
