Somalia
US Strikes Iran After Ship Hit in Strait of Hormuz; Tehran Slams Gulf States
By JON GAMBRELL and WILL WEISSERTSunday July 12, 2026 Early Sunday, U.S. forces struck Iran in response to an Iranian…
US
East-Africa
U.S. Extends Work Authorization for Somali TPS Holders Under Court Order
Sunday July 12, 2026 Washington (AX) — The Department of Homeland Security’s immigration arm has issued fresh guidance clarifying work…
Somalia
U.S. Conducts Airstrike Against al-Shabab in Somalia’s Jubbaland State
Saturday July 11, 2026 Kismayo (AX) — U.S. Africa Command reports it carried out an airstrike against al-Shabab targets in…
Somalia
Somalia detains uniformed men filmed stepping on U.S. flag
Saturday July 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali officials have detained personnel seen in Somali National Army uniforms in footage…
North-Africa
Investigation examines casualties from a covert U.S. war
Gautam MalkaniMonday June 22, 2026 In Mogadishu, far from the scrutiny that often follows major wars, a US military special…
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…
Sports
Eight killed in B-52 bomber crash at Southern California Air Force base
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER and KONSTANTIN TOROPINTuesday June 16, 2026 A B-52 bomber plunged from the sky moments after taking off…
Somalia
Canadian leaders back Somali referee denied U.S. entry for FIFA World Cup
Friday June 12, 2026 Denied entry to the United States, FIFA World Cup referee Omar Artan returned to Somalia to…
Somalia
Somalia Regrets U.S. Denial of Entry to FIFA Referee Omar Artan
Thursday June 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government on Wednesday voiced strong regret after the United States refused…
Central-Africa
Somali World Cup referee denied entry to the US
By OMAR FARUK and EVELYNE MUSAMBIThursday June 11, 2026 For Omar Artan, the road to soccer’s biggest stage seemed to…
Somalia
Toronto mayor says Somali FIFA referee inadmissible to U.S. is welcome in city
By: Joshua FreemanThursday June 11, 2026 Mayor Olivia Chow speaks at an event on May 19, 2026. Toronto Mayor Olivia…
