Somalia
Federal government says country entering ‘Inclusive Electoral Phase’
Monday March 23, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s next elections are now being pitched as a pivotal test of inclusion…
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North-Africa
Somali Southwest parliament speaker accuses federal government of diverting Egyptian weapons
Monday March 23, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — A fresh accusation from Baidoa is intensifying a growing rift with Mogadishu, as…
Somalia
Federal government rejects Southwest’s plan to dissolve Hudur district administration
Monday March 23, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — A fresh rupture in Somalia’s fragile federal balance erupted in Bakool on Monday…
Somalia
Somalia: Federal Government Declares Southwest State President’s Mandate Expired
Somalia: Federal Government Declares Mandate of Southwest State President Expired Somalia: Federal Government Declares Mandate of Southwest State President Expired…
Somalia
Southwest president accuses federal government of “invasion” amid escalating tensions
Sunday March 22, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — A sharp new escalation in Somalia’s federal-regional tensions unfolded in Baidoa on Saturday,…
Somalia
Somali Opposition Backs Southwest State amid Growing Rift with Federal Government
Somalia: Regional Bloc Rallies Behind Southwest State as Clash with Federal Government Widens MOGADISHU, Somalia — A bloc of Somali…
Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest senators back state’s move to suspend federal ties
Southwest State senators back suspension of ties with Mogadishu Senators from Somalia’s Southwest State on Tuesday endorsed their administration’s decision…
Somalia
Somalia’s federal government suspends Mogadishu–Baidoa flights after South West State halts cooperation
Somalia suspends Mogadishu–Baidoa flights amid Southwest rift Somalia’s federal government suspended civilian flights between Mogadishu and Baidoa on Tuesday as…
Somalia
Somalia’s Federal Government Blocks Baidoa Flights, Hundreds Stranded in Mogadishu
Baidoa flights halted in Mogadishu, stranding hundreds as Somali aviation agency denies issuing ban South West State officials call the…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Opposition Accuses Government of Political Arrests, Media Repression
North Western State of Somalia opposition Kulmiye alleges politically motivated arrests, targeting of journalists Party cites detention of Warrame Media…
Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest State Suspends Cooperation With Federal Government
Southwest State suspends cooperation with Somalia’s federal government, third region to cut ties Move follows Puntland State and Jubbaland amid…
