Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest State imposes curfew amid tensions in Baidoa
Somalia’s Southwest State orders curfew in tense Baidoa BAIDOA, Somalia — Renewed clashes in Baidoa have prompted authorities in Somalia’s Southwest State…
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Somalia
Puntland State Passengers Barred From Flights Over NIRA Identification Requirement
Mogadishu (AX) — Domestic air travel between Mogadishu and Puntland State was thrown into disruption Thursday morning after Somalia’s federal government began…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Accuses Türkiye and Egypt of Lobbying Against Its Recognition
New York (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro says diplomatic efforts by Türkiye, Egypt and other…
Somalia
Somali pirates killed five crew members before tanker rescue, state authorities say
Five crew members were killed aboard the hijacked MT Honour 25 before Puntland State security forces retook the petroleum-products tanker, authorities in…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Journalists Vow to Hold Borama Conference Despite Government Opposition
Hargeisa (AX) — A dispute over press freedom in North Western State of Somalia intensified Tuesday as journalists vowed to hold a…
Somalia
JSP Names Abdifatah Afrah as Hirshabelle State Deputy Leader Candidate
Beledweyne (AX) – The Justice and Unity Party (JSP) has chosen former Hiiraan governor Abdifatah Hassan Afrah as its candidate for deputy…
Sports
Hiiraan elders block Hirshabelle officials from airports until political deal is reached
Beledweyne (AX) — A dispute over Hirshabelle’s election process has escalated in Hiiraan, where Hawadle elders and prominent figures said Tuesday that…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Rejects Bread Price Hike Announced by Unregistered Association
Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia’s Ministry of Trade and Tourism has rejected a planned bread price increase, saying the…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Seeks Future Security Cooperation With the U.S. and Israel
Washington (AX) — North Western State of Somalia is seeking closer future security ties with the United States and Israel, including the…
North-Africa
Puntland State Maritime Forces Rescue Hijacked Oil Tanker Off Somalia’s Coast
Garowe (AX) — Puntland State maritime forces have freed the US-sanctioned oil tanker Sibu 1 after armed men hijacked it in the…
Somalia
Beledweyne Residents Protest Planned Hirshabelle State Elections in Somalia
Beledweyne (AX) — A large protest in Beledweyne on Thursday brought together residents, politicians and traditional elders opposed to the planned Hirshabelle…
