East-Africa
Authorities investigate shooting death of man traveling to mosque near Kenya-Somalia border
Crime scene A middle-aged man was shot dead by unknown assailants on Saturday morning as he made his way to a mosque…
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Somalia
Trump’s Tariffs on Canadian Goods Raise Tensions Between Longtime Allies
A last-minute collapse in trade talks has sent U.S.-Canada relations into a deeper spiral, with President Donald Trump’s 50% tariffs on dozens…
Somalia
Unrecognised North Western State of Somalia calls on Cyprus and Greece to recognise its independence
By: Tom CleaverSaturday August 22, 2026 The ‘Republic of North Western State of Somalia’s’ leader Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi with Israeli Prime Minister…
East-Africa
South West State Minister Calls on Kenya to Arrest Former President Laftagareen
Baidoa (AX) — South West State officials have urged Kenya to arrest former state President Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen and extradite him…
Central-Africa
Six Indians Among 10 Crew Members Aboard Cargo Ship Hijacked by Somali Pirates
Six Indians are among the 10 crew members aboard a Cameroon-flagged cargo ship seized by pirates off Somalia’s Puntland State coast earlier…
Somalia
Somali government plans to recruit 4,000 teachers as education officials approve key reforms
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s education authorities have agreed to recruit 4,000 teachers, introduce national assessments for third- and sixth-grade pupils, and expand…
Somalia
Puntland State and Danab Forces Agree to Biometric Registration and Reintegration
Garowe (AX) — A preliminary deal aimed at ending a standoff between Puntland State authorities and Danab troops based at the Ligle…
Somalia
Somali Government Begins Consultations on Bill to Regulate Mosque Administration
A proposed Somali law aimed at bringing greater order to mosque administration is now under consultation, as the Ministry of Endowments and…
Somalia
Puntland State Political Council Calls for Dialogue and Consensus on Disarmament
Garowe (AX) — Puntland State’s Political Council has urged authorities to pursue disarmament through dialogue and broad consultation, warning that unilateral action…
East-Africa
Sudan army says RSF advances on key town bordering Ethiopia
Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and allied fighters have moved into Kurmuk, a strategically vital town on the Ethiopian border, as government…
West-Africa
Puntland State Alerts Security Forces Over Reported President Mohamud Visit to Galkayo
Garowe (AX) — Puntland State has placed its security and defense forces on full alert amid reports that Somali President Hassan Sheikh…
