Somalia
Ousted Southwest State Leader Returns to Kenya to Rally Political Allies
NAIROBI, Kenya — Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed, widely known as Lafta-Gareen, has reappeared on the political stage in a conspicuous way, hosting a…
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East-Africa
Somalia says Israeli move on North Western State of Somalia violates sovereignty, risks regional stability
Efe Ozkan and Seyit KurtSaturday April 18, 2026 State Minister Ali Mohammad Omar says Mogadishu rejects recognition of breakaway region, warns of…
Somalia
OIC condemns Israel’s appointment of diplomatic representative in North Western State of Somalia
Friday April 17, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) – The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has issued a sharp rebuke of Israel’s decision to…
Somalia
Puntland State Says Somalia Has Entered Constitutional Vacuum, Calls for Urgent Talks
AXADLE, Somalia — Puntland State has said Somalia has slipped into a constitutional vacuum, warning that the country’s political atmosphere is growing…
Somalia
Puntland State Urges President to Seek Political Deal After Parliament Term Ends
Friday April 17, 2026 Garowe (AX) — Puntland State’s Cabinet has called on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to work toward a broad…
Somalia
Puntland State Urges Somali President to Reach Consensus as Term Nears End
AXADLE, Somalia — Puntland State’s ministerial council on Thursday pressed Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud to use the last month of his…
Somalia
Somalia condemns Israel’s appointment of ambassador to North Western State of Somalia
Thursday April 16, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia on Thursday sharply criticized Israel’s appointment of an ambassador to North Western State of…
East-Africa
Israel names first ambassador to North Western State of Somalia after recognition
Thursday April 16, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Israel has taken a significant new step in its outreach to North Western State of…
Somalia
Somalia Condemns Israel’s Appointment of Envoy to North Western State of Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal government on Wednesday sharply denounced Israel’s decision to appoint Michael Lotem as its first non-resident ambassador to…
World
Maine to become first US state to bar major data centers
Maine lawmakers have backed a pause on new large data centres, putting the state on track to become the first in the…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Proposes Peace Deal and Prisoner Exchange with Las Anod Administration
HARGEISA, Somalia — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Irro” used his annual address to the joint houses of…
