West-Africa
Somali security forces search Mogadishu’s Abdiaziz district for illegal weapons after clashes
Saturday June 6, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali security forces have moved into Mogadishu’s Abdiaziz district in a targeted sweep…
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Somalia
US, UK urge restraint after Mogadishu government-opposition clashes
Thursday June 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Heavy gunfire that erupted in Mogadishu on Thursday drew sharp concern from the…
Somalia
Puntland State forces capture Yemeni ISIS fighter in Bari mountains
Wednesday June 3, 2026 Bosaso (AX) — Puntland State security forces have detained a foreign ISIS fighter in the Calmiskaad…
World
Netanyahu says Israeli forces crossed Lebanon’s Litani River
Israel’s campaign in Lebanon has pushed beyond a key geographic line, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu saying Israeli troops have…
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…
Somalia
Southwest forces clash with Laftagareen loyalists near Baidoa
Friday May 22, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Fresh fighting erupted late Thursday on the outskirts of Baidoa, where Southwest State…
Somalia
Clashes Erupt Outside Baidoa Between Federal Troops and Ousted SouthWest Leader’s Forces
BAIDOA, Somalia — Gunfire broke out on the outskirts of Baidoa on Friday after fighters loyal to the ousted South…
Somalia
Iran war detours ships into Somali piracy risk as attacks rise
Nimi PrincewillSaturday May 16, 2026 An armed Somali pirate stands on the shoreline as a Greek cargo ship lies anchored…
Somalia
Residents in Kenya’s Mandera Call for Jubaland Forces’ Removal After Deadly Attack
MANDERA, Kenya — Anger is mounting in Kenya’s northeastern Mandera County after a deadly ambush left at least six people…
Somalia
Former prime minister accuses Somali forces of firing on Dayniile protesters
Monday May 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire on Sunday said government forces opened…
Somalia
Somalia deploys security forces around ex-PM’s residence ahead of rally
MOGADISHU – Security forces were stationed around the home of former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire on Saturday as…
