Somalia
U.S., Israel Launch Strikes on Iran; Explosions Reported in Tehran
Saturday February 28, 2026 Smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran on Saturday 28 February (AP) The United…
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West-Africa
US, Israel launch Iran attack; Trump urges Iranians to ‘take over’ government
U.S., Israel launch major strikes on Iran as Trump urges uprising; Tehran fires missiles at Israel, U.S. bases The United States and…
East-Africa
SalamAir to begin first direct flights between Oman and Somalia in September 2026
Thursday, February 19, 2026 MOGADISHU — Oman’s low-cost carrier SalamAir will launch the first direct Muscat-to-Mogadishu flights on Sept. 3, 2026, establishing…
Somalia
Somalia Government, Opposition Launch Mogadishu Talks to Resolve Election Disputes
Somalia opens high-level talks with opposition Future Council on elections and constitution MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government and the Somali Future…
Somalia
Somalia hosts Turkish naval ships as offshore oil exploration nears launch
Somalia welcomes Turkish naval vessels as offshore oil exploration nears start MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s deputy defense minister, Omar Abdi Ali, alongside…
Somalia
Trump Threatens to Launch U.S. Military Strikes Against Somali Pirates
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday warned that the United States will take “decisive military action” against Somali pirate groups, signaling…
Somalia
Somali and African Union troops launch joint offensive, killing over 30 al-Shabaab militants
Somali, AU forces kill more than 30 al-Shabaab militants in joint strikes near Bulunugaad MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali and African Union forces,…
Somalia
Somali, allied forces launch Middle Shabelle airstrike, killing 17 militants
Somali military says airstrike kills 17 al-Shabab militants in Middle Shabelle MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali National Army, working with international partners,…
World
UK and France launch coordinated airstrike on ISIS target in Syria
Britain and France carried out a joint airstrike in Syria targeting an underground facility north of Palmyra that was likely used by…
Southern-Africa
Police Launch Manhunt After Deadly Tavern Shooting in South Africa
BEKKERSDAL, South Africa — A manhunt is under way after a mass shooting at a tavern in Bekkersdal, near Johannesburg, left nine…
Somalia
Somali police launch manhunt after father beheads his daughter
Somali police launch manhunt after father beheads daughter in Baardheere BAARDHEERE, Somalia — Somali authorities launched a manhunt Saturday after a father…
