Somalia
Somalia urges an end to ransom payments as piracy rises
Somalia’s defence minister has warned governments against paying ransoms for vessels seized off the country’s coast, saying such payments fuel piracy and…
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Somali refugee tipped to challenge Polanski in Starmer by-election
Sagal Abdi-Wali, leader of Camden Council, is the favoured Labour candidate for Holborn and St Pancras Sagal Abdi-Wali could succeed Sir Keir…
Somalia
JSP Executive Committee Issues Open Letter to Party Chairperson
Purpose: Contribution to the JSP’s critical decision on who will receive the Party Ticket for the upcoming Hirshabelle State leadership election Your…
Somalia
Fighting Erupts in Baidoa After Forces Loyal to Former South West State Leader Enter City
Baidoa (AX) — Clashes erupted in Baidoa early Thursday after forces loyal to former South West State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen…
Somalia
Somalia and Qatar University Sign Agreement to Establish Technology University
Mogadishu (AX) – Somalia has reached an agreement with Doha-based University of Doha for Science and Technology (UDST) to help establish the…
Somalia
Green Party Members Back Zack Polanski for London By-Election
The Green party’s Zack Polanski is not a member of parliament at present. Photograph: Jonathan Brady/PA Zack Polanski has moved closer to…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Travels to United States for First Official Visit
Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has left for the United States on an official…
East-Africa
Kenya Must Complete Payroll Cleanup and World Bank Reforms to Unlock Billions
Treasury CS John Mbadi meets with World Bank Divisional Director for Kenya, Rwanda and Somalia Qimiao Fan in Nairobi, September 2, 2026.…
West-Africa
British Somali writer Sabrina Ali joins BBC Comedy Collective 2026 cohort
Sabrina Ali London (AX) — Sabrina Ali, the British Somali actor, playwright and screenwriter, has been selected for the BBC Comedy Collective…
Somalia
Strategic Communication Is Essential to Somalia’s State-Building Journey
Somalia is rebuilding more than roads and public institutions; it is also working to ensure the country’s progress is understood at home…
East-Africa
Authorities investigate shooting death of man traveling to mosque near Kenya-Somalia border
Crime scene A middle-aged man was shot dead by unknown assailants on Saturday morning as he made his way to a mosque…
