Somalia
Somali Ulema Council Urges Probe Into Mogadishu Land Disputes and Demolitions
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Union of Somali Ulema Councils has urged the federal government to stop any measures that infringe on citizens’…
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Somali pirates demand $3 million for release of 10 hostages
Somali pirates are seeking a $3 million ransom for 10 Pakistani sailors held since April, reviving fears over a maritime threat that…
Somalia
Somali Pirates Demand $3 Million for Release of 10 Captives
Piracy off Somalia, which declined sharply after international intervention in 2011, has begun to re-emerge in recent years Islamabad (AX) — Somali…
Somalia
Former Somali president blames federal government for deadly Baidoa fighting
Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has held the Federal Government responsible for Monday’s deadly clashes in Baidoa, warning…
North-Africa
Egypt Rejects Threats to Somalia’s Sovereignty, Urges Sustained Funding for AU Mission
Egypt will not accept unilateral actions that threaten Somalia’s territorial integrity or erode its sovereignty, Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told his Somali…
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…
Somalia
President Mohamud Arrives in Galkayo, Calls for Unity and Reconciliation
Galkayo (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud received a warm welcome in Galkayo on Monday as his ongoing Galmudug tour focused…
Somalia
UN Humanitarian Coordinator Visits Las Anod, Calls for Urgent Aid
Las Anod (AX) — A senior United Nations delegation visited Las Anod on Sunday as worsening drought and displacement deepen humanitarian needs…
Somalia
Puntland State Political Council Calls for Dialogue and Consensus on Disarmament
Garowe (AX) — Puntland State’s Political Council has urged authorities to pursue disarmament through dialogue and broad consultation, warning that unilateral action…
Somalia
Somali President Calls for End to Personality-Driven, Factional Politics
Thursday August 13, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia can make meaningful progress only by replacing personality-driven and factional politics with a dependable…
West-Africa
Somali-American Abdi Daisane Wins Democratic Primary for Minnesota House Seat
Thursday August 13, 2026 Somali-American candidate Abdi Daisane has secured the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) nomination in Minnesota House District 14A, setting up…
