East-Africa
Piracy rises off Somalia again amid concerns over Iran war
By Shola LawalFriday May 1, 2026 A fresh wave of hijackings off Somalia is rattling shipping lanes and reviving memories of the…
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Somalia
East-Africa
Somalia economy outlook 2026 how politics affects growth
Somalia’s economy is entering 2026 with improving reform momentum, but growth plans remain tightly linked to political decisions, security funding, and the…
Somalia
Middle East Conflict Fuels Piracy Resurgence Off Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Rising tensions tied to Iran’s regional conflict are now reverberating far beyond the Middle East, with a new Bloomberg…
Somalia
Somalia hosts East African intelligence chiefs for regional security talks
Thursday April 30, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia on Wednesday brought together intelligence chiefs from East African Community member states for a…
Somalia
British man born in Somalia arrested after two Jewish men stabbed in London
Thursday April 30, 2026 What began as a routine day in Golders Green quickly turned into a major counterterrorism response after social…
East-Africa
Uganda to deploy new troop contingent to Somalia under AUSSOM mission
Thursday April 30, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Uganda has sent a fresh batch of soldiers to Somalia, with the Uganda Peoples’ Defence…
Somalia
Former President Farmaajo calls for unity as Somalia nears elections
by BRIAN ORUTAThursday April 30, 2026 Former Somali President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmajo has urged Somalis to rally around national unity and reinforce…
East-Africa
Middle East conflict deepens Somalia hunger crisis as fuel costs, aid disruptions worsen malnutrition
Wednesday April 29, 2026 Halimo stands at a dry water point in Somalia. Photo: CARE International Mogadishu (AX) — The war raging…
Somalia
Somalia, international partners review security sector reforms in Mogadishu
Wednesday April 29, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia on Wednesday put its security sector under the microscope, as government officials and international…
Somalia
Three Vessels Hijacked Off Somalia in a Week, Raising Piracy Fears
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A string of hijackings off Somalia’s coast has revived one of the region’s most unsettling security threats, with three…
Somalia
Somalia targets China seafood exports after zero-tariff policy opens market
Wednesday April 29, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia is poised to widen its seafood exports after China unveiled a zero-tariff policy for…
