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• Somali Piracy Threat Upgraded to "Substantial" as Second Major Vessel Hijacked Amid Regional Conflict and Strait of Hormuz Closure

  Published: Apr 28, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Authorities have issued urgent warnings to maritime traffic following the hijacking of two vessels off the coast of Somalia in less than a week. With the tanker Honour 25 and the c...

• President Said Abdullahi Deni Inaugurates New Puntland Cabinet During Official Swearing In Ceremony In Garowe

  Published: Apr 3, 2026

  Section: Africa

  Puntland President Said Abdullahi Deni presided over the formal inauguration of a newly appointed cabinet at the Presidential Palace on April 2, 2026. The ceremony, which included...

• Somali Federal Government Appoints Interim Leader For Southwest State Amid Intense Opposition Backlash

  Published: Apr 3, 2026

  Section: Africa

  The Federal Government of Somalia has designated Jibril Abdirashid Haji Abdi as the interim president of the Southwest Regional State, following the removal of long serving leader...