Somalia
Local forces kill two Al-Shabaab leaders in Middle Shabelle region
Mogadishu (AX) — Two Al-Shabaab commanders were killed in separate operations by local forces in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region on Aug. 21,…
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Central-Africa
Somali Piracy Rises After Two Hijackings in Four Days
Security forces patrolling the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Puntland State, the semiautonomous Somali region, in 2024.Credit…Abdirahman Hussein/Reuters Somali pirates…
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…
Somalia
Two Suspected Militants Killed While Planting Landmines in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle Region
Mahaday (AX) — A suspected attack at Mahaday’s livestock market was thwarted Thursday night when Hirshabelle State police shot and killed two…
Opinions
Türkiye’s State-Building Partnership in Somalia Extends Beyond Assistance
For years, Somalia has been defined internationally by war, terrorism, humanitarian emergencies, and fragile state institutions. That perception has shaped an external…
Somalia
Fighting in southwestern Somalia kills dozens, including four civilians
At least four civilians were killed and 98 wounded after hours of heavy fighting between government forces and militias in Somalia’s southwestern…
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
North Western State of Somalia army commander defects and joins Northeastern state forces in Sanaag region
Las Anod (AX) — A former North Western State of Somalia army commander has defected to Somalia’s Northeastern State army in Sanaag,…
Central-Africa
Airstrike kills four pirates after ship hijacking off Somalia
Four suspected pirates were killed in an airstrike off Garmaal, in Somalia’s Nugaal region, on Tuesday—one day after they allegedly seized a…
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
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…
