East-Africa
Somalia future leadership scenarios after 2026 elections explained
Somalia’s planned elections after 2026 sit at the center of a wider political argument over constitutional rules, the timing of votes, and…
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Somalia
Somalia
Somalia says order restored after two days of fighting in Mogadishu
By Faisal AliSaturday June 6, 2026 Disruption across parts of Mogadishu began easing on Friday as the fighting drew to a close.…
North-Africa
Somali foreign minister praises Egypt’s support in call with Abdelatty
Saturday June 6, 2026 Somalia’s foreign minister, Abdisalam Abdi Ali, welcomed Egypt’s continued political, development and security backing for his country during…
Somalia
Somalia Opposition Alleges Plot Against Former Army Chief, Warns of Escalation
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Opposition leaders in Somalia accused security forces loyal to President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Saturday of preparing operations aimed…
Somalia
Calm Returns to Mogadishu After Two Days of Clashes in Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Mogadishu began to settle down on Saturday after two tense days of fighting and security stand-offs pitted federal government…
Somalia
Somalia Government Pushes Fresh Opposition Talks Amid Election Dispute
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s federal government is moving to reopen dialogue with opposition leaders as the country heads toward political gatherings in…
Somalia
Residents say one killed, another wounded in North Western State of Somalia protest
Friday June 5, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — A protest in Sheikh district in North Western State of Somalia’s Sahil region turned deadly…
East-Africa
Clashes Erupt in Somali Capital Amid Anti-Government Protests
Amid escalating tensions, violent clashes erupted between opposition supporters and state security forces in Mogadishu, Somalia’s capital, sparking ongoing confrontations as of…
Somalia
Somalia security operations kill at least 28 al-Shabaab militants
Mohamed DhaysaneWednesday June 3, 2026 Somali forces, working with international partners, killed 28 al-Shabaab militants in coordinated operations in the Hiran and…
Somalia
Puntland State Warns of Constitutional Vacuum in Somalia After Raids on Ex-Leaders
AXADLE, Somalia — Puntland State on Thursday mounted a sharp attack on Somalia’s federal leadership, accusing it of creating a “constitutional vacuum”…
Somalia
AU deeply concerned by Mogadishu clashes, urges restraint in Somalia
ADDIS ABABA — The African Union Commission said Thursday it was deeply alarmed by the latest security developments in Mogadishu, where armed…
