Somalia
Somali president backs direct elections, says indirect voting fueled violence
Sunday May 17, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday mounted a forceful defense of Somalia’s push for one-person,…
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Iran war detours ships into Somali piracy risk as attacks rise
Nimi PrincewillSaturday May 16, 2026 An armed Somali pirate stands on the shoreline as a Greek cargo ship lies anchored off Hobyo…
East-Africa
Somali regional state rejects drought claims, cites improved conditions during Gu rains
Saturday May 16, 2026 Photo: Somali regional state The Somali Regional State Disaster Risk Management Bureau has dismissed reports portraying Ethiopia’s Somali…
Somalia
Somali government presses ahead with one-person, one-vote plan after talks fail
Saturday May 16, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government on Friday said it will press ahead with one-person, one-vote elections, insisting…
East-Africa
Middle East conflict disrupts aid supplies as Somali child malnutrition worsens
Saturday May 16, 2026 UNICEF/UN0591078/Taxta On 3 February 2022 in Somalia, a child feeds on a Ready-to-Use Therapeutic Food (RUTF) packet while…
Somalia
Somali army says 50 militants, militia fighters killed near Baidoa
Friday May 15, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali government forces said Friday they killed at least 50 al-Shabab fighters and armed militia…
East-Africa
Somali pirates reportedly demand $10 million to release small product tanker
Thursday May 14, 2026 MT Honour 25 is one of the two product tankers being held off the coast of Somalia by…
East-Africa
Families of Pakistani hostages held by Somali pirates for 23 days seek rescue
By Ariba ShahidThursday May 14, 2026 Families of the Pakistani hostage crew members of the Oil Products Tanker the HONOUR 25 that…
East-Africa
Drought deepens malnutrition and water shortages in Ethiopia’s Somali region
Thursday May 14, 2026 In the town of Afdub, in Ethiopia’s Somali region, residents have gone through multiple missed rainy seasons and…
Somalia
Former Somali refugee becomes Bristol lord mayor, calls it greatest privilege
By: Alex Seabrook Local democracy reporterThursday May 14, 2026 A refugee who escaped conflict in Somalia is now set to spend the…
Somalia
Somali government, opposition fail to reach election deal in Mogadishu
Thursday May 14, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government and opposition leaders left the table Wednesday without a deal after hours…
