Somalia
Rival South West factions claim victory after heavy fighting in Baidoa town
Baidoa (AX) — Heavy fighting erupted in Baidoa on Monday as rival South West State factions each claimed to control the city,…
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Somalia
Fighting erupts in Baidoa after Laftagareen forces attack federal positions
SNA radio Baidoa (AX) — Fighting erupted in Baidoa before dawn on Monday after forces loyal to former South West State President…
Sports
Three detained after missing girl found dead near family home in Baidoa
Baidoa (AX) — The search for a missing five-year-old girl ended in tragedy after her body was discovered near her family’s home…
Central-Africa
South African police hunt suspects after 27 killed in two shootings
A person reacts at the scene of a shooting in Lwandle in South Africa’s Western Cape on September 27, 2026. REUTERS/Esa Alexander…
Somalia
Prime Minister Hamza Announces Jubaland Elections Will Proceed in Accessible Areas
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government plans to proceed with elections in parts of Jubaland where voting can be conducted, while relying…
Somalia
NISA Kills 12 al-Shabab Members in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle Region
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said Saturday that its forces killed 12 al-Shabab members in a targeted…
East-Africa
Fighting in northern Ethiopia raises fears of blackout and blockade
Fears that northern Ethiopia could be cut off from the outside world are growing as fighting intensifies between federal forces, fighters from…
Somalia
Somali President Calls for Gaza Ceasefire and Two-State Solution at UN
Somalia’s President Mohamed Hassan Sheikh Mohamud addresses the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at UN headquarters. Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud…
Somalia
AP: Iranian advisers helped Houthis seize Yemen’s Red Sea coast in under 48 hours
In under 48 hours, Houthi rebels captured Yemen’s Red Sea coast from pro-government forces in a stunning setback for U.S. interests and…
Somalia
Puntland State Urges U.N. Security Council Intervention in Somalia Political Dispute
Garowe (AX) — Puntland State is urging the United Nations Security Council to step into Somalia’s escalating political crisis, pressing for an…
East-Africa
Flash floods in Mogadishu prompt El Niño warnings across Somalia
Heavy rains have brought Mogadishu to a standstill, disrupting public transport and prompting regional authorities to issue an emergency Super El Niño…
