Somalia
Somali Government Prepares Competitive Oil Bidding Process for Investors in Somalia
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia is moving toward an open, competitive bidding process for companies seeking to enter its oil industry, as the…
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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…
Somalia
Federal government says nearly 30 Al-Shabaab fighters killed in Baidoa attack
Civilians gather on a street after clashes between Somalia’s federal troops and armed opposition groups in Baidoa, Somalia, August 17, 2026. REUTERS/Stringer…
Editorial
Hassan Sheikh and a Government System Confined to Select Regions
Editorial: Hassan Sheikh and a System of Government Confined to Select Regions Somalia’s national government was, during Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s presidency, concentrated…
Somalia
Somali government plans to recruit 4,000 teachers as education officials approve key reforms
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s education authorities have agreed to recruit 4,000 teachers, introduce national assessments for third- and sixth-grade pupils, and expand…
Somalia
Somali Government Begins Consultations on Bill to Regulate Mosque Administration
A proposed Somali law aimed at bringing greater order to mosque administration is now under consultation, as the Ministry of Endowments and…
East-Africa
South Africa Government Seeks Refunds from Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia
South Africa has asked Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia to reimburse the costs of deporting their citizens amid protests over illegal migration, a…
Somalia
Somali Opposition Alliance Rejects Speaker Election, Alleges Government Interference
Monday August 10, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s main opposition alliance has rejected the planned election of a new speaker of the…
Somalia
After 110 Days, Pakistanis Held by Somali Pirates Appeal to Government for Release
Monday August 10, 2026 Muttahida leader Dr Farooq Sattar speaks alongside families of sailors taken hostage by Somali pirates.—Shakil Adil / White…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia President Calls for Federal Government to Implement Previous Agreements
Sunday August 9, 2026 Nairobi (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro has accused Somalia’s federal government…
World
Bombing Attacks Mark First Day of Colombia’s New Right-Wing Government
Two bomb attacks in separate parts of Colombia cast a shadow over Abelardo de la Espriella’s first day as president, killing a…
