Somalia
Somali Military Officer Arrested Over Alleged Abuse of Al-Shabab Prisoner
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government has arrested a military officer accused of abusing an al-Shabab prisoner after footage of the incident…
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Somalia
Former Somali presidents condemn drone strike targeting ex-prison commander in Dolow district
Mogadishu (AX) — A reported drone strike on the Doolow residence of former Somali Correctional Service commander Gen. Mahad Abdirahman Shub has…
Somalia
Somali Opposition Coalition Calls for Independent Probe Into Drone Attack on Gen. Mahad’s Residence
Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali Future Council has demanded an independent inquiry after a reported drone strike on the Doolow residence of…
Somalia
Kismayo to Hold Public Protest Over Drone Attack on Former Somali Prison Commander
Kismayo (AX) — Residents of Kismayo are set to gather at Waamo Stadium on Sunday after local authorities announced a public demonstration…
Somalia
Jubaland Opposes Federal Bill to Establish Somali Ulema Council
Kismayo (AX) — Jubaland has rejected a federal proposal to create a Somali Ulema Council, arguing that the bill encroaches on the…
East-Africa
Former Somali Corrections Chief Survives Reported Drone Strike in Gedo Region
Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali Correctional Service Commander Gen. Mahad Abdirahman Shub escaped an apparent drone strike on his residence in Doolow…
Somalia
Somali Government Closes 82,000 Extremist-Linked Social Media Pages in 2026
Somalia’s federal government says it has shut down 82,000 social media pages in 2026 over allegations that terrorist groups were using them…
West-Africa
Somali correctional officers block roads near Mogadishu prison over unpaid salaries
Mogadishu (AX) — Unpaid for two years, Somali Correctional Service soldiers blocked roads around Hamar Central Prison in Mogadishu on Thursday, demanding…
Somalia
Somali refugee tipped to challenge Polanski in Starmer by-election
Sagal Abdi-Wali, leader of Camden Council, is the favoured Labour candidate for Holborn and St Pancras Sagal Abdi-Wali could succeed Sir Keir…
West-Africa
British Somali writer Sabrina Ali joins BBC Comedy Collective 2026 cohort
Sabrina Ali London (AX) — Sabrina Ali, the British Somali actor, playwright and screenwriter, has been selected for the BBC Comedy Collective…
East-Africa
AUSSOM Withdrawal Depends on Somali Army Readiness, Security Adviser Says
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s security transition will not trigger an abrupt departure by African Union forces, as any reduction in troop levels…
