East-Africa
US to lift Eritrea sanctions as Red Sea tensions shift alliances
Wednesday May 6, 2026 The United States is preparing to lift sanctions on Eritrea, according to an internal US government…
US
Somalia
Puntland State displays ISIS fighter bodies after U.S. airstrike in Calmiskaad mountains
Wednesday April 22, 2026 Garowe (AX) — Puntland State regional forces on Wednesday put on display the bodies of more…
Somalia
Trump says U.S. likely to resume bombing Iran as ceasefire ends
Joseph Gedeon in WashingtonTuesday April 21, 2026 Representatives from more than a dozen foreign diplomatic missions, United Nations offices, and…
Somalia
U.S. carries out airstrike targeting ISIS fighters in Somalia’s Puntland State state
Monday April 20, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) – The United States Africa Command said it launched an airstrike in Puntland State…
West-Africa
Iran threatens to block Red Sea if US naval blockade continues
Thursday April 16, 2026 A tense standoff at one of the world’s most vital shipping corridors escalated sharply after weekend…
Somalia
Iran says $270bn war losses must be compensated before U.S. talks
By Maziar MotamediWednesday April 15, 2026 Photographs displayed in Tajrish Square place particular focus on the eyes of children who…
Somalia
Oil tops $100 as U.S. plans Iranian port blockade after talks fail
Monday April 13, 2026 A ship at the Strait of Hormuz Oil markets surged back above $100 a barrel on…
Somalia
U.S. military threatens to blockade all Iranian ports starting Monday
Monday April 13, 2026 The United States military said on Sunday it would start blocking all Iranian ports on Monday,…
Somalia
Trump extends U.S. national emergency on Somalia for one year
Monday April 13, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — President Donald Trump has prolonged the U.S. national emergency over Somalia for another…
Somalia
CNN reports US intelligence shows China preparing weapons shipment to Iran
Sunday April 12, 2026 China is preparing to send Iran new air defense systems in the coming weeks, according to…
Somalia
U.S. forces strike ISIS militants in Somalia’s Puntland State state
Saturday April 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — U.S. Africa Command, working with the Federal Government of Somalia, carried out airstrikes…
