East-Africa
Somali region ruling party launches election campaign with eastern Ethiopia rallies
Sunday May 10, 2026 Jigjiga (AX) — The Somali Regional State in Ethiopia has kicked off campaigning for its seventh…
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Somalia
North Western State of Somalia calls for ceasefire after deadly clan clashes in Sanaag
Thursday May 7, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia authorities on Thursday appealed for calm in the…
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…
East-Africa
Analysis: Political opportunism fuels rival coalition in Ethiopia’s Somali region
By Khadar M LeyliMonday May 4, 2026 Symbiotic Antagonists A familiar political pattern is unfolding around Somali Regional State President…
Somalia
Somali army kills 22 Al-Shabaab militants in Lower Shabelle
Friday May 1, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali National Army forces have killed at least 22 Al-Shabaab militants in a…
Somalia
Puntland State forces clash with suspected pirates in Mudug, casualties reported
Thursday April 30, 2026 Garacad (AX) — Fighting broke out in the Garacad area of Mudug region on Thursday morning…
Somalia
Four killed in ISIS attack on telecom vehicle in Somalia’s Bari region
Wednesday April 29, 2026 Garowe (AX) — A deadly blast in the Calmiskaad mountains of Somalia’s Bari region killed at…
Somalia
Somalia Deploys Turkish-Trained Elite Forces to Gedo Region
LUUQ, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government has sent Turkish-trained elite Gorgor, or “Eagle,” commandos to the strategic district of Luuq…
Somalia
At least 33 al-Shabab militants killed in Somalia’s Middle Shabelle region
Wednesday April 22, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA), working with international partners, says it…
Somalia
Israel appoints first ambassador to Somalia’s breakaway region in controversial move
TEL AVIV – Israel on Wednesday named its first ambassador to North Western State of Somalia, the breakaway region of…
Somalia
Somali army kills 70 al Shabab militants in Mudug region
Friday April 10, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali National Army forces, operating alongside international partners, launched an airstrike in Somalia’s…
