Somalia
Sadia Yasin to serve as acting speaker of Somali lower house
Sunday June 21, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Sheikh Aden Mohamed Nur Madobe, the former speaker of Somalia’s House of the People, has…
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East-Africa
Israel hosts North Western State of Somalia leader as it seeks to expand Red Sea influence
By Faisal AliSaturday June 20, 2026 Israel gave North Western State of Somalia’s president a ceremonial welcome in Jerusalem this week, rolling…
Somalia
Somali opposition coalition submits direct election proposal to international partners
Mogadishu (AX) — In a fresh signal that Somalia’s long-running election dispute may be inching toward compromise, the Somali Future Council, an…
Somalia
Somalia urges politicians to choose ballot box over conflict amid reforms
Tuğba AltunFriday June 19, 2026 Somalia’s ports minister has called on those chasing power to contest elections instead of reaching for weapons,…
West-Africa
Somali shillings lose value for small traders and poor consumers
Friday June 19, 2026 Baidoa shopkeeper Abdiqadir Mohamed displays his worthless savings, as tattered Somali shilling notes are rejected in the marketplace/Abdullahi…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia president says direct Hargeisa-Tel Aviv flights to start soon
Friday June 19, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro says direct flights between Hargeisa…
Central-Africa
Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in World Cup opener
By Michael KahnThursday June 18, 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group K – Portugal v DR Congo Purchase Licensing Rights Portugal…
Somalia
Seven-year-old Abdiqadir may lose ability to walk without $750 operation after US airstrike
Mohamed Gabobe in Mogadishu and Mark TownsendThursday June 18, 2026 Abdiqadir Salah’s family is racing against time. The seven-year-old was hit by…
West-Africa
Cabo Verde holds Spain to scoreless draw in World Cup opener
Tuesday June 16, 2026 Ferran Torres (C) of Spain competes during the group H match between Spain and Cape Verde at the…
North-Africa
Sweden beat Tunisia 5-1 in strong World Cup start
Tuesday June 16, 2026 Sweden produced a ruthless statement in Guadalupe, dismantling Tunisia 5-1 to shatter the North African side’s defensive record…
Sports
Iran twice rallies to draw with New Zealand in World Cup opener
Ben Fisher at Los Angeles StadiumTuesday June 16, 2026 Iran’s Shoja Khalilzadeh embraces New Zealand’s Max Crocombe after the full-time whistle in…
