Somalia
Somali opposition calls new Mogadishu protest, accuses government of obstruction
Monday May 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s dominant opposition alliance said Monday it will return to the streets of Mogadishu on…
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East-Africa
Macron opens Africa summit in Kenya, pushes new partnership with continent
Monday May 11, 2026 Emmanuel Macron arrived in Kenya on Sunday, launching a visit that sets the stage for the Africa Forward…
Somalia
Somali PM appoints new information minister, replacing Daud Aweis
Wednesday May 6, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday named Abdifitah Qasim Mohamud as the country’s…
East-Africa
Oil tanker hijacking raises fears of fresh Gulf region disruption
By Pranav Baskar and Matthew Mpoke BiggMonday May 4, 2026 A brazen seizure off Yemen has renewed fears that Somali pirates are…
East-Africa
Uganda to deploy new troop contingent to Somalia under AUSSOM mission
Thursday April 30, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Uganda has sent a fresh batch of soldiers to Somalia, with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence…
Somalia
Somali Prime Minister opens new energy ministry headquarters in Mogadishu
Wednesday April 22, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Tuesday opened the new headquarters of the Ministry…
Somalia
Somalia appoints Hussein Qasim Yusuf as new immigration agency director
Monday April 13, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Council of Ministers on Monday named Hussein Qasim Yusuf as the new Director General…
Somalia
Cagri Bey vessel to launch new phase of Somalia oil and gas exploration
Saturday April 11, 2026 Türkiye is preparing to launch its first deep-sea drilling project abroad, a milestone that Energy and Natural Resources…
Somalia
Tensions rise ahead of US-Iran ceasefire talks in Pakistan
Saturday April 11, 2026 Police officers walk towards bus for their deployment in Islamabad, Pakistan before planned US-Iran ceasefire talks [File: Anjum…
Somalia
More than 500 youths compete in Mogadishu marathon to showcase athletic talent
Saturday April 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — More than 500 young athletes crowded into Mogadishu on Friday for Somalia’s annual short-distance marathon,…
Somalia
City names new Lord Mayor, calling appointment a ‘deep honour’
Bea SwallowThursday April 9, 2026 Yassin Mohamud said he intended to “use this platform to bring people together” Bristol’s incoming Lord Mayor…
