Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest State forces capture armed men after clashes near Baidoa
Friday March 20, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State security forces said they detained several armed men on the outskirts…
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Somalia
Somalia’s Puntland State, Galmudug security committees meet in Galkayo to strengthen coordination
GALKAYO, Somalia — Security officials from Puntland State and Galmudug met Sunday in Galkayo to coordinate plans for stabilizing Somalia’s…
Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest Minister Denies Reports of Fighting in Baidoa
BAIDOA, Somalia — Southwest State’s information minister on Monday denied social media reports that fighting erupted overnight in Baidoa, insisting…
East-Africa
AUSSOM commander tours liberated Mubarak, Somalia, as joint forces cement gains
AU commander tours recaptured Somali town of Mubarak after joint offensive against al-Shabab MOGADISHU — The commander of the African…
Somalia
Displaced pastoralists seek refuge in Lasanod and surrounding Sool areas
The last of the afternoon heat clings to the metal walls as Asho Mohamud Jama stoops to set down a…
Somalia
Somalis fund house to honor former President Farmaajo in Merca
Somali community inaugurates house honoring former President Farmaajo in Merca as presidency disputes claim over fundraising halt Community elders and…
Somalia
Beledweyne Police Arrest Final Two Suspects in Gang Rape Case
BELEDWEYNE, Somalia — Police have arrested the final two suspects in a gang rape case that ignited public fury across…
Somalia
At least 10 injured as Baidoa, Somalia security forces clash with armed group
BAIDOA, Somalia — At least 10 people were wounded after two days of heavy fighting between Southwest state security forces…
Somalia
Somalia’s Puntland State executes woman convicted of killing 14-year-old domestic worker in Galkacyo
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Puntland State authorities on Tuesday executed a woman convicted of murdering a 14-year-old girl after the victim’s…
Somalia
Man arrested for spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar during Minneapolis town hall
Man sprays unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall; suspect arrested, Omar says she’s OK Rep. Ilhan…
