Somalia
Heavy Fighting Reported in Somalia’s Southwest State Before Regional Elections
Sunday, March 15, 2026 BAIDOA, Somalia (AX) — Armed fighters aligned with opposition figures and clan leaders clashed Saturday with…
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Somalia
Somalia rejects illegal Chinese fishing claims, says vessels properly licensed
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government has rejected claims that Chinese fishing vessels are operating illegally in its waters, insisting the…
Somalia
Somalia and U.S. State of West Virginia Sign Minerals Cooperation Deal
Saturday March 14, 2026 MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government on Friday signed a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. state…
Somalia
Arab League Welcomes Somali Parliament’s Adoption of Revised Constitution
Arab League hails Somalia’s revised constitution as ‘historic milestone’ despite opposition backlash MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Arab League on Friday…
East-Africa
Somalia Must Resist a Return to Farmaajo’s Divisive Politics
In Mogadishu’s tightening political season, former President Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed, known as Farmaajo, has reemerged with a packed schedule: meetings…
Somalia
FBI Bulletin Warned of Potential Iranian Retaliation Against California Targets
FBI warned California law enforcement of potential Iranian drone attacks before U.S. strikes, as Trump, Newsom play down imminent threat…
Somalia
Farmaajo Condemns Arrests of Bajaj Drivers After Somalia Fuel Price Protests
Farmaajo condemns arrests of Bajaj drivers as Mogadishu fuel price spike sparks protests Thursday March 12, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) —…
Somalia
Iran reportedly starts deploying sea mines in the Strait of Hormuz
Iran lays mines in Strait of Hormuz; U.S. says it struck Iranian minelayers as oil prices whipsaw Iran has begun…
Somalia
Iran launches missiles, drones at Gulf nations; ship hit in Strait of Hormuz
DOHA, Qatar — Iran launched missiles and drones across the Gulf on Wednesday, claiming strikes on U.S. forces in Kuwait,…
Somalia
Iran fires missiles, drones at Gulf states amid Hormuz ship attack
Iran launches missiles and drones across Gulf as tankers struck near Hormuz; oil prices surge Iran fired missiles and drones…
East-Africa
Somali Army Seizes Al-Shabaab Hideout in Southern Somalia
Somali army seizes Hawaadley hideout in Middle Shabelle as new offensive targets Al Shabab Somalia’s Defense Ministry said Wednesday the…
