Somalia
Somali army says Danab commandos rescue nine hostages in Middle Shabelle
Thursday May 14, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali commandos freed nine civilians from al-Shabab captivity during a military operation in…
Somali
East-Africa
Somali president meets Saudi deputy foreign minister in Kampala
Wednesday May 13, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held talks Tuesday with Saudi Deputy Foreign Minister…
Somalia
examines Somali identity and layered resilience
By Abdiaziz Ali Mohamed Wednesday May 13, 2026 Somali identity has never been fixed, singular or simple. It has taken…
Somalia
Somali Pirates Raise Ransom Demand to $10 Million for Hijacked Cargo Ship
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The families of crew members aboard the hijacked commercial vessel “MT Eureka” say Somali pirates have raised…
Central-Africa
Somali piracy threatens ships rerouted from Middle East
Nik MartinTuesday May 12, 2026 Somali pirates have turned large dhows into floating bases, extending their reach and giving them…
Somalia
Somali livestock manifesto aims to turn national heritage into global powerhouse
Somalia’s livestock sector has reached a defining moment. But if the country wants this hard-won success to translate into lasting…
Somalia
Somali Opposition Bloc Calls for Major Mogadishu Protest on May 16
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s opposition has raised the political temperature in the capital, with the Somali Future Council announcing a…
West-Africa
Son of Somali immigrants shakes up Utah Democratic primary
Lok DarjeeTuesday May 12, 2026 Liban Mohamed, a 27-year-old progressive newcomer with deep immigrant roots, has turned a little-known campaign…
Somalia
Somali opposition calls new Mogadishu protest, accuses government of obstruction
Monday May 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s dominant opposition alliance said Monday it will return to the streets of…
East-Africa
Somali region launches nearly $3 million water project in Qabridaharre
Monday May 11, 2026 Jigjiga (AX) — A long-awaited solution to Qabridaharre’s water problems took a major step forward on…
Somalia
Former prime minister accuses Somali forces of firing on Dayniile protesters
Monday May 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire on Sunday said government forces opened…
