Somalia
Somali Chamber of Commerce Rejects Cabinet Decision to Dissolve Board, Names Interim Chair
Friday July 17, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal Cabinet has moved to dissolve the board of the Somali Chamber of Commerce…
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RSF urges Puntland State to drop charges against journalist Suways Gacayte
Friday July 17, 2026 Garowe (AX) — A 15-second Facebook video has put Puntland State journalist Suways Jama Mohamud at risk of…
North-Africa
Sudanese Return to a Capital Unready to Welcome Them
By El Tayeb SiddigFriday July 17, 2026 Army members walk past a destroyed military vehicle and bombed-out buildings in Khartoum state on…
North-Africa
Argentina Rally to Beat England 2-1, Reach 2026 World Cup Final
Thursday July 16, 2026 Lautaro Martinez struck in the 92nd minute as Lionel Messi drove defending champions Argentina to a remarkable 2-1…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia to Register Journalists and Media Outlets Under New Regulations
Thursday July 16, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia has introduced new restrictions on media interviews involving children and…
Somalia
Pete Hegseth says US military will screen troops over 30 for testosterone
By Heba Habib, AP and ReutersThursday July 16, 2026 US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks at the Pennsylvania Defense and Innovation Summit…
West-Africa
Spain beats France 2-0 to reach World Cup final
By STEPHEN HAWKINSWednesday July 15, 2026 Spain turned back Kylian Mbappé and France’s star-studded attack with a commanding defensive display Tuesday, earning…
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East-Africa
Record El Niño threatens flooding across East Africa and Asia
A fast-strengthening El Niño system could unleash a damaging mix of floods, drought and disease across vulnerable communities in East Africa and…
Somalia
Somali President Arrives in Qatar to Offer Condolences Over Former Emir’s Death
Tuesday July 14, 2026 Doha (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud landed in Doha on Tuesday, joining international leaders paying tribute…
Somalia
Puntland State civil society group urges end to Bosaso port and market dispute
Tuesday July 14, 2026 Bosaso (AX) — The shutdown of Bosaso’s commercial markets and repeated interruptions at the port have choked off…
Somalia
Somalia Lowers Flags to Mourn Death of Qatar’s Former Emir
Monday July 13, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud ordered Somalia’s flag lowered to half-mast for three days on Monday…
