East-Africa
About 1,400 Yemenis Flee to Djibouti Within 24 Hours
Some 1,400 people crossed from Yemen to Djibouti within 24 hours, according to Djibouti’s economy and finance minister, as Houthi fighters tightened…
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Somalia
South West State warns civilians against areas controlled by Laftagareen forces and al-Shabab
Mogadishu (AX) — South West State Security Minister Isaaq Mohamed has warned civilians to leave areas controlled by forces loyal to former…
Somalia
Somalia Expected to Launch Its First Satellite in 2027, Turkish Envoy Says
Turkish space company Fergani Space announced the launch of its first satellite on 15 January 2025, according to a post on X…
Somalia
Italy Reaffirms Commitment to Water Security, Agriculture and Climate Action in Somalia
Somalia has marked a significant step toward improving water security and climate resilience with the launch of the Jowhar Offstream Storage Program…
Somalia
St. Paul man arrested during ICE surge is sent to Guantanamo Bay
Adam Abdullah was living and working legally in Minnesota when federal agents stopped him in St. Paul in December. Months later, immigration…
Somalia
Banadir Court Sentences Man to Eight Years for Financing al-Shabab
Mogadishu (AX) — A court in Somalia’s capital has sentenced Abdi Mohamed Abdirahman to eight years in prison after finding him guilty…
Somalia
Camden leader to contest Keir Starmer’s former parliamentary seat
Camden Council leader Sagal Abdi-Wali will contest the by-election in Holborn and St Pancras, Sir Keir Starmer’s former constituency. Abdi-Wali was chosen…
Somalia
Somalia and Pakistan to strengthen bilateral cooperation on digitalisation
Somalia and Pakistan are moving to expand cooperation on national identification and digital government systems, as Mogadishu works to establish the infrastructure…
Somalia
Horn Petroleum Partners With Vivo Energy to Distribute Shell Lubricants in Somalia
Dubai (AX) — Horn Petroleum is set to distribute Shell-branded lubricants in Somalia under a new agreement with Vivo Energy, broadening its…
Central-Africa
Pirates Exploit Regional Chaos and Resume Hijackings Off Somalia
The Indian Navy recaptures the MV Ruen, a Maltese ship, from Somali pirates off the Indian coast in March 2024, after a…
East-Africa
Small boat arrivals from Somalia to UK rise 76%, government figures show
London (AX) — Somali nationals made up one of the fastest-growing groups among people recorded crossing the English Channel in small boats…
