North-Africa
Egypt confirms oil tanker hijacked off Yemen coast, taken to Somalia
Hussien ElkabanyTuesday May 12, 2026 Egypt said Monday that an oil tanker carrying eight Egyptian sailors was seized off Yemen’s…
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West-Africa
Former Somali president says troops blocked his home before Mogadishu protest
Sunday May 10, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed said Sunday that security forces had sealed…
Opinions
Responds to Heritage Institute on Research Versus Political Campaign
By Ali Mohamed Omar Saturday May 9, 2026 A Response to the Heritage Institute’s Assessment of Somalia’s Diplomacy There is a…
Somalia
Dembélé goal sends Paris Saint-Germain past Bayern Munich into Champions League final
Thursday May 7, 2026 Ousmane Dembélé struck inside three minutes and Paris Saint-Germain rode that lightning-fast start to a 1-1…
Somalia
Trump says Russia, Ukraine agree to 3-day ceasefire, prisoner swap
By DARLENE SUPERVILLESaturday May 9, 2026 President Donald Trump said Friday that Russia and Ukraine had accepted his call for…
Somalia
Prime Minister Hamza Urges Opposition to Join National Dialogue
Friday May 8, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre on Wednesday said Somalia’s federal government is ready…
Somalia
Banadir Administration Suspends Land Demolitions, Forms Committee to Review Disputes
Friday May 8, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — In a swift response to mounting anger over demolitions and evictions in the…
West-Africa
Somali man sentenced to 30 years for kidnapping resulting in death
Thursday May 7, 2026 Missouri (AX) — A Somali national has been sentenced to 30 years in federal prison after…
Somalia
Somali civil society conference urges dialogue to ease political tensions
Wednesday May 6, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A three-day Somali Civil Society Conference on good governance and political stability wrapped…
East-Africa
US to lift Eritrea sanctions as Red Sea tensions shift alliances
Wednesday May 6, 2026 The United States is preparing to lift sanctions on Eritrea, according to an internal US government…
Somalia
Hormuud Telecom, Get-Phone Launch Somalia’s Largest Smartphone Financing Program
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — In a move that could reshape access to mobile technology in Somalia, Hormuud…
