Somalia
Advisor says former Iranian president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is alive and well
TEHRAN — Former Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad is alive and unharmed after reported U.S.-Israeli strikes targeted senior Iranian leadership and…
President
Somalia
Somali President Calls Leaders of Two Nations Targeted by Iran
MOGADISHU — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held separate telephone calls with the King of Jordan and the Amir of…
Somalia
Jubaland President Invites Somali Federal Lawmakers to Kismayo for Political Consultations
KISMAYO, Somalia — Jubaland State President Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe has invited federal lawmakers from his state to a consultative…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Mohamud Hosts Iftar with Leaders After Talks Collapse
MOGADISHU — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hosted an iftar meeting at the Presidential Palace with leaders of political organizations,…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia President Urges Unity as Region Pushes Back on Israel Recognition
HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro urged Somalilanders to close ranks on Thursday as…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Calls for Immediate Ceasefire in Sanaag Clan Clashes
Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 HARGEISA (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro on Thursday called…
Somalia
Israel Accredits First North Western State of Somalia Ambassador, President Irro to Visit Israel
Israel accredits first North Western State of Somalia ambassador, deepening ties after recognition JERUSALEM — Israel has granted diplomatic accreditation…
East-Africa
Malawi Opens New Inquiry into Plane Crash That Killed Vice President Chilima
Malawi launches fresh investigation into Chikangawa military plane crash that killed former Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima and eight others…
World
Louvre president tenders resignation to Macron, says Élysée Palace
PARIS — The head of the Louvre, Laurence des Cars, has resigned after months of mounting crises at the world’s…
World
Mexico’s president promises all guarantees for 2026 World Cup hosting
Sheinbaum says Mexico has ‘all the guarantees’ for 2026 World Cup after cartel leader’s death sparks unrest MEXICO CITY —…
Somalia
Puntland State Says Somali President Is Stoking Tensions Over Election Roadmap
Puntland State accuses Somali president of fueling tensions over election plan AXADLE, Somalia — Puntland State on Tuesday accused Somali…
