Somalia
North Western State of Somalia police arrest suspects after gunfire breaks out in Hargeisa
Wednesday May 13, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia police said Tuesday they had arrested several people accused of…
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Somalia
Greek national appointed North Western State of Somalia envoy after Israel recognition shifts Horn diplomacy
Tuesday May 12, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia has named Greek national Dimitrios Tourikis as its special representative…
Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest State Holds Direct Elections as Opposition Boycotts Vote
Sunday May 10, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Somalia’s Southwest State opened a new chapter in its political history on Sunday as voters…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia delegation holds trade, investment talks with Israeli representatives
Saturday May 9, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — North Western State of Somalia stepped up its push for foreign investment on Thursday, as…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia calls for ceasefire after deadly clan clashes in Sanaag
Thursday May 7, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia authorities on Thursday appealed for calm in the Carmale area…
Somalia
Puntland State forces retake Miraale area after clashes with ISIS
Monday May 4, 2026 Bosaso (AX) — Puntland State regional forces have recaptured the Miraale area after several hours of fighting with…
Somalia
Somalia sets 2026 regional election timeline, South West state votes first
Sunday May 3, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Independent National Electoral and Boundaries Commission on Sunday unveiled the full calendar for the…
Somalia
Farmaajo Says Ex-North Western State of Somalia Leader Accepted Somali Unity After Ethiopia Mediation
MOGADISHU — Former Somali president Mohamed Abdullahi Mohamed has said that ex-North Western State of Somalia leader Muse Bihi Abdi agreed in…
Somalia
Somalia’s Laftagareen Says He Remains Legitimate Southwest State President, Vows Return After May 15
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Abdiasis Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen, the former South West state leader, broke weeks of silence on Monday with a forceful…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia faces recognition push, internal fragmentation and Red Sea exposure
By: OMAR M ELMI, EconomistSaturday May 2, 2026 North Western State of Somalia sits on one of the world’s most sensitive maritime…
Somalia
Puntland State forces clash with suspected pirates in Mudug, casualties reported
Thursday April 30, 2026 Garacad (AX) — Fighting broke out in the Garacad area of Mudug region on Thursday morning after Puntland…
