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…
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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…
Central-Africa
Suspected pirates steer cargo vessel toward Somalia, Hiiraan Online reports
Tuesday April 28, 2026 A cargo ship is seen in a port in central Mogadishu [File: Ed Ram/Getty Images] Suspected pirates have…
Somalia
Somalia Launches $35 Million World Bank-Funded Bulsho Project
Somalia Unveils $35 Million World Bank-Funded “Bulsho” Project MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs, and Reconciliation has rolled out…
Somalia
Somalia African Union ATMIS mission impact on security and politics
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (ATMIS) was designed to help Somalia’s security forces take over responsibility for…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia elders approve more than two-year extension for parliament, councils
Tuesday April 28, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — North Western State of Somalia’s Guurti, the upper house of elders, has voted to extend…
Somalia
Somalia President Says He Will Not Back Down on One-Person, One-Vote Elections
MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has doubled down on his push for one-person, one-vote elections, saying he will not abandon…
Somalia
NUSOJ submits report on 72 media violations to Somalia rights commission
Tuesday April 28, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A new report handed to Somalia’s top human rights watchdog on Monday paints a stark…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia accuses foreign actors of arming unrest in Awdal, Salal regions
Monday April 27, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — North Western State of Somalia authorities say they have intercepted weapons they allege were shipped…
East-Africa
Israel appoints first ambassador to North Western State of Somalia after recognition
Monday April 27, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Israel has named its first ambassador to North Western State of Somalia, moving ahead with…
