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…
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Somalia
Oil Loading Resumes at UAE’s Port of Fujairah, Industry Source Says
Fujairah resumes oil loading after drone interception and fire at key UAE export hub FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates — Oil…
Somalia
Somalia’s NISA says 22 al-Shabaab fighters killed in Mudug, Hiiraan operations
Mogadishu — Somalia’s intelligence agency says at least 22 al-Shabab militants killed in coordinated strikes in Mudug and Hiiraan Somalia’s…
Somalia
U.S. military not ready to escort oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz, official says
Friday March 13, 2026 Oil tankers and cargo ships line up in the Strait of Hormuz as seen from Khor…
Somalia
Trump: U.S. Destroyed 10 Iranian Mine-Laying Boats, More Could Follow
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Tuesday that U.S. forces destroyed 10 Iranian mine-laying vessels in the Strait of Hormuz…
Somalia
Turkey Says NATO Air Defenses Intercepted Iranian Ballistic Missile
NATO intercepts suspected Iranian ballistic missile over southern Turkiye, no casualties NATO air defenses intercepted what Turkish authorities said was…
East-Africa
Kenya: Flood Death Toll Nearly Doubles, Reaching 42
NAIROBI, Kenya — The death toll from torrential rains and flash floods that ripped through Nairobi and other parts of…
Somalia
New constitution extends federal institutions’ mandate by one year, speaker says
MOGADISHU — Somalia has extended the mandates of its federal institutions to five years under a newly adopted constitution, effectively…
Somalia
Canada’s PM Carney Won’t Rule Out Military Role in Iran War
CANBERRA, Australia — Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he cannot rule out Canada’s military participation in the escalating…
East-Africa
Iran Clarifies Kenya Isn’t a Target as It Vows Retaliation Against U.S., Israel
NAIROBI, Kenya — Iran’s ambassador to Kenya sought to calm fears on Tuesday, saying Nairobi is not at risk of…
Somalia
U.S. Military Says Three Troops Killed, Five Seriously Wounded in Iranian Attacks
Three U.S. soldiers killed, five wounded as Iran retaliates; Trump warns of more losses Three American service members were killed…
