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…
Somali
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…
Somalia
Somali police detain and beat Guardian reporter, colleagues
Sarah JohnsonSunday May 10, 2026 The journalists said they were arrested and assaulted by counter-terrorism police in Mogadishu on Friday.…
Somalia
Somali government defends protest limits as Mogadishu opposition standoff deepens
Sunday May 10, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government on Sunday stood firm behind its decision to confine planned…
West-Africa
Former Somali president says troops blocked his home before Mogadishu protest
Sunday May 10, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed said Sunday that security forces had sealed…
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…
East-Africa
Somali President arrives in Djibouti for Guelleh inauguration
Saturday May 9, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud landed in Djibouti City on Friday at the…
Somalia
Somali government plans housing project for nearly 80,000 people
Friday May 8, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government says it plans to construct 12,000 homes to help resettle…
