Military sources report Houthi advance to within 80 kilometres of Adenhttps://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-NWS-20261103-001/houthi-advance-aden-taiz-supply-routes/https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-NWS-20261103-001/houthi-advance-aden-taiz-supply-routes/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:22:31 GMTFighting near Tur al-Bahah puts the approaches to Aden under pressure as disrupted supply routes deepen the crisis around Taiz.World · NewsPUNT NEWS DeskIlo ciidan oo sheegay in Xuutiyiintu soo gaadheen meel Cadan u jirta 80 kiiloomitirhttps://puntnews.online/soomaali/caalamka/PN-WRL-NWS-20261103-001/xuutiyiinta-cadan-tacis-marinnada-sahayda/https://puntnews.online/soomaali/caalamka/PN-WRL-NWS-20261103-001/xuutiyiinta-cadan-tacis-marinnada-sahayda/Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:22:31 GMTDagaalka agagaarka Tur al-Bahah wuxuu culays saarayaa jidadka Cadan laga soo galo, xilli sahayda go’day ay sii xumaynayso xaaladda Tacis.Caalamka · WarPUNT NEWS DeskThe Dilemma of the New Somali Interviewershttps://puntnews.online/en/op-ed/PN-OPD-OPN-20261101-001/dilemma-of-the-new-somali-interviewers/https://puntnews.online/en/op-ed/PN-OPD-OPN-20261101-001/dilemma-of-the-new-somali-interviewers/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:20:52 GMTFour interviews expose weaknesses in questioning and verification that matter across Somali radio, podcasts, television and online media.Op-Ed · OpinionPUNT NEWS Analysts2026-11-01T06:03:56.211Z Caqabadda Weriyeyaasha Cusub ee Waraysiyada Soomaalidahttps://puntnews.online/soomaali/op-ed/PN-OPD-OPN-20261101-001/caqabadda-wareystayaasha-cusub-ee-soomaalida/https://puntnews.online/soomaali/op-ed/PN-OPD-OPN-20261101-001/caqabadda-wareystayaasha-cusub-ee-soomaalida/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:20:52 GMTAfar waraysi ayaa muujinaya dhibaatooyinka su’aalaha daba-galka iyo hubinta oo khuseeya raadiyaha, podcast-yada, telefishinka iyo waraysiyada internetka.Op-Ed · Ra’yiPUNT NEWS Analysts2026-11-01T06:03:56.211Z AZINI hijacking: maritime authorities link two alerts to one vesselhttps://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20261101-002/azini-iranian-fishing-vessel-piracy-alert/https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20261101-002/azini-iranian-fishing-vessel-piracy-alert/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:20:52 GMTJMIC identifies UKMTO 190-26 and MSCIO 161/26 as the same hijacking; crew welfare remains unconfirmed.Puntland · NewsPUNT NEWS Desk2026-11-03T09:22:31Z Afduubka AZINI: hay’adaha badda oo laba digniin ku xidhay hal markabhttps://puntnews.online/soomaali/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20261101-002/digniinta-markabka-kalluumeysiga-azini/https://puntnews.online/soomaali/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20261101-002/digniinta-markabka-kalluumeysiga-azini/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:20:52 GMTJMIC waxay UKMTO 190-26 iyo MSCIO 161/26 ku sheegtay hal afduub; xaaladda shaqaalaha weli lama xaqiijin.Puntland · WarPUNT NEWS Desk2026-11-03T09:22:31Z UN political mission closes in Somalia as electoral dispute continueshttps://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261101-003/un-political-mission-somalia-closes-election-dispute/https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261101-003/un-political-mission-somalia-closes-election-dispute/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:20:52 GMTUNTMIS completed its transition on October 31; its responsibilities moved to Somali institutions and other UN bodies as political negotiations remain unsettled.Horn of Africa · NewsPUNT NEWS Desk2026-11-01T05:20:52.139Z Hawlgalka siyaasadeed ee Qaramada Midoobay oo Soomaaliya ka dhammaaday xilli khilaafka doorashadu socdohttps://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261101-003/hawlgalka-siyaasadda-qaramada-midoobay-soomaaliya-soo-afjarmay/https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261101-003/hawlgalka-siyaasadda-qaramada-midoobay-soomaaliya-soo-afjarmay/Sun, 01 Nov 2026 05:20:52 GMTUNTMIS wuxuu dhammeeyay kala-guurkiisii 31 Oktoobar; hawlaha waxaa loo wareejiyay hay’ado Soomaaliyeed iyo kuwa Qaramada Midoobay, halka khilaafka doorashadu socdo.Geeska Afrika · WarPUNT NEWS Desk2026-11-01T05:20:52.139Z Buurhakaba battle: officer reports seeing at least 20 soldiers killedhttps://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261028-001/buurhakaba-baidoa-somali-army-battle/https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261028-001/buurhakaba-baidoa-somali-army-battle/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:48:06 GMTA surviving officer gives AP a further account of October 26 army losses; final casualty totals remain disputed.Horn of Africa · NewsPUNT NEWS Desk2026-11-01T05:20:52.139Z Dagaalkii Buurhakaba: sarkaal sheegay inuu arkay ugu yaraan 20 askari oo dhintayhttps://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261028-001/dagaalka-buurhakaba-baydhabo-ciidanka-soomaaliya/https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261028-001/dagaalka-buurhakaba-baydhabo-ciidanka-soomaaliya/Wed, 28 Oct 2026 06:48:06 GMTSarkaal ka badbaaday dagaalka ayaa AP uga warramay khasaaraha 26 Oktoobar; tirada ugu dambaysa weli waa lagu muransan yahay.Geeska Afrika · WarPUNT NEWS Desk2026-11-01T05:20:52.139Z Mogadishu presidency invites opposition to November 14–18 election talks https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261026-001/mogadishu-presidency-november-election-talks/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261026-001/mogadishu-presidency-november-election-talks/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:01:02 -0400 The proposed consultations bring political and civic groups into a disputed electoral process; attendance and an agreement remain to be established. Horn of Africa · News brief PUNT NEWS Desk Madaxtooyada Muqdisho oo mucaaradka ku casuuntay wadahadal doorasho 14–18 Nofeembar https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261026-001/madaxtooyada-muqdisho-wadatashi-doorasho-nofeembar/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261026-001/madaxtooyada-muqdisho-wadatashi-doorasho-nofeembar/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:01:02 -0400 Wadatashiga la soo jeediyay wuxuu kooxo siyaasadeed iyo rayid gelinayaa muranka doorashooyinka; ka qaybgalka iyo heshiisku weli waa arrimo la sugayo. Horn of Africa · News brief PUNT NEWS Desk UK sanctions 15 Sudan commanders and announces further humanitarian support https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261026-002/uk-sudan-commanders-sanctions-survivor-support/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261026-002/uk-sudan-commanders-sanctions-survivor-support/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:01:02 -0400 The UK attributes the designations to suspected atrocities and commits £15 million for survivor services and humanitarian assistance. Horn of Africa · News brief PUNT NEWS Desk Britain oo cunaqabataysay 15 taliye oo Suudaan ah, shaacisayna gargaar dheeraad ah https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261026-002/britain-suudaan-taliyeyaal-cunaqabatayn-gargaar/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261026-002/britain-suudaan-taliyeyaal-cunaqabatayn-gargaar/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:01:02 -0400 Britain waxay cunaqabataynta ku sababaysay xadgudubyo laga shakisan yahay, waxayna £15 milyan u qoondeysay badbaadayaasha iyo gargaar. Horn of Africa · News brief PUNT NEWS Desk Eastleigh collapse: missing-person count revised from 16 to 11 https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261026-003/nairobi-eastleigh-building-collapse-rescue/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261026-003/nairobi-eastleigh-building-collapse-rescue/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:01:02 -0400 Five people previously reported missing were located away from the collapse site, disaster-management officials said on November 2. Horn of Africa · News brief PUNT NEWS Desk 2026-11-03T09:22:31Z Burburkii Eastleigh: tirada dadka maqan oo laga soo dhimay 16 ilaa 11 https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261026-003/nairobi-eastleigh-dhisme-dumay-badbaadin/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261026-003/nairobi-eastleigh-dhisme-dumay-badbaadin/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:01:02 -0400 Masuuliyiinta maaraynta musiibooyinku waxay 2 Nofeembar sheegeen in shan qof oo la raadinayay laga helay meelo ka baxsan goobta burburka. Horn of Africa · News brief PUNT NEWS Desk 2026-11-03T09:22:31Z Ali Guudlaawe re-elected Hirshabelle president; Abdifatah Afrah becomes deputy https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261026-004/hirshabelle-guudlaawe-re-elected-afrah-deputy/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261026-004/hirshabelle-guudlaawe-re-elected-afrah-deputy/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:01:02 -0400 Lawmakers chose the president and vice-president in Jowhar on October 24 amid a continuing regional power-sharing dispute. Horn of Africa · News brief PUNT NEWS Desk Cali Guudlaawe oo dib loogu doortay madaxweynaha Hirshabeelle; Cabdifataax Afraxna ku-xigeen https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261026-004/hirshabeelle-guudlaawe-dib-loo-doortay-afrax/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261026-004/hirshabeelle-guudlaawe-dib-loo-doortay-afrax/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:01:02 -0400 Xildhibaannadu waxay Jowhar ku doorteen madaxweynaha iyo ku-xigeenka 24 Oktoobar, xilli muranka awood-qaybsigu socdo. Horn of Africa · News brief PUNT NEWS Desk Kenya orders vehicle inspections after fatal Nairobi–Mombasa highway crash https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261026-005/kenya-mtito-andei-crash-vehicle-inspections/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261026-005/kenya-mtito-andei-crash-vehicle-inspections/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:01:02 -0400 Police told AP that 24 people died in the October 25 collision; the cause remains under investigation. Horn of Africa · News brief PUNT NEWS Desk Kenya oo amartay baarista gaadiidka kaddib shilkii dhimashada lahaa ee jidka Nairobi–Mombasa https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261026-005/kenya-shilka-mtito-andei-baarista-gaadiidka/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261026-005/kenya-shilka-mtito-andei-baarista-gaadiidka/ Mon, 26 Oct 2026 12:01:02 -0400 Boolisku wuxuu AP u sheegay in 24 qof ku dhinteen isku dhicii 25 Oktoobar; sababta shilka weli waa la baarayaa. Horn of Africa · News brief PUNT NEWS Desk How to Divorce a Prostitute https://puntnews.online/en/op-ed/PN-OPD-OPN-20261025-001/how-to-divorce-a-prostitute/ https://puntnews.online/en/op-ed/PN-OPD-OPN-20261025-001/how-to-divorce-a-prostitute/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:10:00 GMT Punt’s misplaced trust ends in a complete and final divorce, with separate authority, settled obligations, and no return to the marriage. Op-Ed PUNT NEWS Analysts Dhilo See Loo Furaa https://puntnews.online/soomaali/op-ed/PN-OPD-OPN-20261025-001/sidee-loo-furaa-haweeney-jirkeeda-ka-ganacsata/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/op-ed/PN-OPD-OPN-20261025-001/sidee-loo-furaa-haweeney-jirkeeda-ka-ganacsata/ Sun, 25 Oct 2026 07:10:00 GMT Kalsoonidii qaldanayd ee Punt waxay ku dhammaataa furriin buuxa oo kama dambays ah, awood kala gaar ah iyo waajibaad la kala xisaabtamay, iyadoo guurka aan dib loogu noqonayn. Op-Ed PUNT NEWS Analysts Moyale begins registering Ethiopian arrivals as humanitarian needs grow https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261023-001/moyale-fighting-ethiopians-flee-kenya/ Registration began at Hagosa and OMC camps on October 31; UNHCR's estimate of up to 50,000 arrivals remains provisional as aid agencies seek $8.9 million. PN-HOA-NWS-20261023-001-EN Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:23:28 -0400 2026-11-01T06:54:40.320Z 2026-11-01T05:20:52.139Z Mooyaale oo bilowday diiwaangelinta dadkii dagaalka Itoobiya ka soo qaxay https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261023-001/dagaalka-mooyaale-barakac-kenya/ Diiwaangelintu waxay 31 Oktoobar ka bilaabatay xeryaha Hagosa iyo OMC; qiyaasta UNHCR ee ilaa 50,000 qof weli waa ku meel gaar, hay'aduhuna waxay dalbadeen $8.9 milyan. PN-HOA-NWS-20261023-001-SO Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:23:28 -0400 2026-11-01T06:54:40.320Z 2026-11-01T05:20:52.139Z Drought deepens Sudan’s famine risk as harvests and food assistance shrink https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261023-002/sudan-drought-harvest-famine-risk/ A new WFP forecast points to rising severe hunger as failed rains compound the destruction of war. PN-HOA-NWS-20261023-002-EN Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:23:28 -0400 Abaarta oo sii kordhisay khatarta macaluusha Suudaan, xilli dalagga iyo gargaarku yaraadeen https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261023-002/suudaan-abaar-dalag-khatar-macaluul/ Saadaal cusub oo WFP ah waxay tilmaamaysaa gaajo daran oo kordhaysa, iyadoo roob-yaraantu ku darsantay burburka dagaalka. PN-HOA-NWS-20261023-002-SO Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:23:28 -0400 Somalia faces nearly 874,000 projected displacements as flood risk rises https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261023-003/somalia-flood-displacement-forecast-october-december/ IOM’s October-to-December forecast puts floods behind 92% of expected displacement, with Beletweyne and Gaalkacyo among the most exposed districts. PN-HOA-NWS-20261023-003-EN Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:23:28 -0400 Soomaaliya oo laga cabsi qabo barakac ku dhow 874,000 qof sababo fatahaadeed https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261023-003/soomaaliya-saadaasha-barakaca-fatahaadaha/ Saadaasha IOM ee Oktoobar ilaa Diseembar waxay fatahaadaha ku xidhaysaa 92% barakaca la filayo, iyadoo Beledweyne iyo Gaalkacyo ka mid yihiin degmooyinka khatartu ku badan tahay. PN-HOA-NWS-20261023-003-SO Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:23:28 -0400 Galmudug elects Liibaan Ahmed Hassan as president https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261023-004/galmudug-elects-liibaan-ahmed-hassan/ Lawmakers gave the JSP candidate 72 votes in Dhuusamareeb; Abdiweli Ibrahim Garyare won the deputy’s post. PN-HOA-BRF-20261023-004-EN Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:23:28 -0400 Galmudug oo madaxweyne u dooratay Liibaan Axmed Xasan https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261023-004/galmudug-dooratay-liibaan-axmed-xasan/ Xildhibaannadu waxay musharraxa JSP Dhuusamareeb ku siiyeen 72 cod; Cabdiweli Ibraahim Garyare ayaa ku guuleystay ku-xigeenka. PN-HOA-BRF-20261023-004-SO Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:23:28 -0400 China and Djibouti call for protected commercial navigation through the Red Sea https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261023-005/china-djibouti-red-sea-commercial-navigation/ A joint communiqué backs shipping rights through Bab al-Mandab and respect for coastal states’ sovereignty. PN-HOA-BRF-20261023-005-EN Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:23:28 -0400 Shiinaha iyo Jabuuti oo ku baaqay ilaalinta isu socodka maraakiibta Badda Cas https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261023-005/shiinaha-jabuuti-maraakiibta-badda-cas/ War-murtiyeed wadajir ah ayaa taageeray xuquuqda maraakiibta Bab al-Mandab iyo dhowrista madax-bannaanida dalalka xeebaha. PN-HOA-BRF-20261023-005-SO Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:23:28 -0400 Bosaso receives 51 people arriving from Yemen https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-BRF-20261023-006/bosaso-receives-51-yemen-arrivals/ Somali returnees and Yemeni refugees were taken for registration and assistance after reaching the port on October 21. PN-PLD-BRF-20261023-006-EN Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:23:28 -0400 Boosaaso oo qaabishay 51 qof oo Yemen ka yimid https://puntnews.online/soomaali/puntland/PN-PLD-BRF-20261023-006/boosaaso-qaabishay-51-yemen-ka-yimid/ Soomaali soo laabatay iyo qaxooti Yemeni ah ayaa loo qaaday diiwaangelin iyo gargaar kaddib markii ay dekedda gaadheen 21 Oktoobar. PN-PLD-BRF-20261023-006-SO Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:23:28 -0400 Deni rejects November consultations and renews demand for Hassan Sheikh to resign https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-BRF-20261023-007/deni-returns-garowe-after-foreign-visit/ Regional reports of Deni's October 31 state-TV interview say he opposed Mogadishu's November 14–18 forum and sought an alternative electoral arrangement. PN-PLD-BRF-20261023-007-EN Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:23:28 -0400 2026-11-01T06:54:40.320Z 2026-11-01T05:20:52.139Z Deni oo diiday wadatashiga Nofeembar, kuna baaqay inuu Xasan Sheekh is casilo https://puntnews.online/soomaali/puntland/PN-PLD-BRF-20261023-007/deni-garoowe-ku-soo-laabtay-safar/ Warbixinnada waraysiga Deni ee 31 Oktoobar waxay sheegeen inuu ka soo horjeestay shirka Muqdisho ee 14–18 Nofeembar, una ololeeyay hannaan doorasho oo beddel ah. PN-PLD-BRF-20261023-007-SO Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:23:28 -0400 2026-11-01T06:54:40.320Z 2026-11-01T05:20:52.139Z Somalia’s Lower House passes Digital Transactions Bill with 137 votes https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261023-008/somalia-lower-house-digital-transactions-bill/ The Communications Ministry says the bill creates a framework for electronic transactions and digital payments. PN-HOA-BRF-20261023-008-EN Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:23:28 -0400 Golaha Shacabka oo 137 cod ku ansixiyay hindisaha macaamilaadka dijitaalka https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261023-008/golaha-shacabka-sharciga-macaamilaadka-dijitaalka/ Wasaaradda Isgaadhsiintu waxay sheegtay in hindisuhu dejinayo qaab sharciyeedka macaamilaadka elektaroonigga iyo lacag-bixinta dijitaalka. PN-HOA-BRF-20261023-008-SO Fri, 23 Oct 2026 15:23:28 -0400 Reassessing the Somali Revolution: Historical Proportionality, Selective Accountability and the Politics of Insurgency https://puntnews.online/en/op-ed/PN-OPD-OPN-20261021-009/reassessing-somali-revolution/ Dr. Abdi Garad reviews PUNT NEWS’s account of the revolution and argues for consistent scrutiny of the government, its armed opponents and their enduring political legacies. PN-OPD-OPN-20261021-009-EN Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:56:52 -0400 Dib u qiimaynta Kacaankii Soomaaliya: Miisaanka taariikhda, isla xisaabtanka xulashada leh iyo siyaasadda jabhadaynta https://puntnews.online/soomaali/op-ed/PN-OPD-OPN-20261021-009/dib-u-qiimaynta-kacaankii-soomaaliya/ Dr. Abdi Garad wuxuu dib u eegayaa maqaalka PUNT NEWS ee Kacaanka, isagoo ku doodaya in dawladihii, jabhadihii iyo dhaxalkooda siyaasadeed lagu qiimeeyo halbeegyo isku mid ah. PN-OPD-OPN-20261021-009-SO Wed, 21 Oct 2026 19:56:52 -0400 Britain announces RAF Typhoon missions to defend Saudi Arabia against Houthi attacks https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-NWS-20261021-002/britain-raf-typhoon-saudi-defence/ The October 20 package adds fighter patrols, an A400M transport aircraft and military advisers to Britain’s existing support. PN-WRL-NWS-20261021-002-EN Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:45:13 -0400 Britain oo shaacisay hawlgallo Typhoon ah oo Sacuudiga ka difaacaya weerarrada Xuutiyiinta https://puntnews.online/soomaali/caalamka/PN-WRL-NWS-20261021-002/britain-raf-typhoon-difaaca-sacuudiga/ Xirmada 20 Oktoobar waxay taageeradii Britain ku daraysaa roondooyin dagaal, diyaarad xamuul A400M ah iyo la-taliyeyaal ciidan. PN-WRL-NWS-20261021-002-SO Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:45:13 -0400 Shabwa training-camp death toll rises to 73, provincial officials say https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-BRF-20261021-003/shabwa-training-camp-death-toll-73/ The revised October 20 count follows Monday’s Houthi missile attack on a security training camp. PN-WRL-BRF-20261021-003-EN Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:45:13 -0400 Masuuliyiinta Shabwa oo dhimashada weerarka xerada tababarka ku sheegay 73 https://puntnews.online/soomaali/caalamka/PN-WRL-BRF-20261021-003/shabwa-xero-tababar-dhimasho-73/ Tirada la cusboonaysiiyay 20 Oktoobar waxay daba socotaa weerarkii gantaallada Xuutiyiinta ee Isniinta. PN-WRL-BRF-20261021-003-SO Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:45:13 -0400 Mogadishu government rejects Netanyahu map involving Puntland and Somaliland https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261021-004/mogadishu-government-netanyahu-map-puntland-somaliland/ The October 21 response challenges a regional grouping shown in the Israeli prime minister’s presentation. PN-HOA-BRF-20261021-004-EN Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:45:13 -0400 Dawladda Muqdisho oo diidday khariidadda Netanyahu ee Puntland iyo Somaliland https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261021-004/dawladda-muqdisho-khariidadda-netanyahu-puntland-somaliland/ Jawaabta 21 Oktoobar waxay diidday kooxaynta goboleed ee ka muuqatay bandhigga raysal wasaaraha Israel. PN-HOA-BRF-20261021-004-SO Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:45:13 -0400 Puntland officials report three flood deaths across Mudug https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-BRF-20261021-005/mudug-flooding-three-deaths-roads/ Horseed reports fatalities in Xarfo, Bursaalax and Balibusle as floodwater damages roads and disrupts travel. PN-PLD-BRF-20261021-005-EN Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:45:13 -0400 Masuuliyiinta Puntland oo sheegay saddex qof oo daadadka Mudug ku dhintay https://puntnews.online/soomaali/puntland/PN-PLD-BRF-20261021-005/mudug-daadad-saddex-dhimasho-waddooyin/ Horseed waxay dhimasho ka soo werisay Xarfo, Bursaalax iyo Balibusle, iyadoo daadadku waxyeelleeyeen waddooyin. PN-PLD-BRF-20261021-005-SO Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:45:13 -0400 Nigeria Ebola response: 62 contacts recorded, monitoring dates extend to November 13 https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-BRF-20261021-006/nigeria-ebola-confirmed-case-abuja/ NCDC’s October 29 report sets individual follow-up endpoints; the two suspected Adamawa cases subsequently tested negative. PN-WRL-BRF-20261021-006-EN Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:45:13 -0400 2026-11-03T09:22:31Z 2026-11-01T05:20:52.139Z Jawaabta Ebola ee Nigeria: 62 xiriir oo la diiwaangeliyay, dabagalkuna gaadhayo 13 Nofeembar https://puntnews.online/soomaali/caalamka/PN-WRL-BRF-20261021-006/nigeria-ebola-xaalad-la-xaqiijiyay-abuja/ Warbixinta NCDC ee 29 Oktoobar waxay dejisay dhammaadka dabagalka qof kasta; labadii kiis ee Adamawa looga shakiyay markii dambe waa laga waayay Ebola. PN-WRL-BRF-20261021-006-SO Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:45:13 -0400 2026-11-03T09:22:31Z 2026-11-01T05:20:52.139Z Somali aviation authority agrees to recognise IATA safety audits https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261021-007/somalia-iata-aviation-safety-audits/ The October 18 agreement covers airline and ground-operation audits alongside the regulator’s own oversight. PN-HOA-BRF-20261021-007-EN Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:45:13 -0400 Hay’adda duulista Soomaaliya oo aqbalaysa hubinta badbaadada IATA https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261021-007/soomaaliya-iata-hubinta-badbaadada-duulista/ Heshiiska 18 Oktoobar wuxuu khuseeyaa hubinta shirkadaha iyo adeegyada dhulka, oo la socota kormeerka hay’adda. PN-HOA-BRF-20261021-007-SO Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:45:13 -0400 Somalia receives 220 citizens repatriated from Yemen https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261021-008/somalis-repatriated-yemen-220/ The October 20 flight brought returnees to Mogadishu through an operation coordinated with UNHCR. PN-HOA-BRF-20261021-008-EN Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:45:13 -0400 Soomaaliya oo qaabishay 220 muwaadin oo Yemen laga soo celiyay https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261021-008/soomaali-yemen-laga-soo-celiyay-220/ Duullimaadkii 20 Oktoobar wuxuu dadka ku keenay Muqdisho hawlgal lala kaashaday UNHCR. PN-HOA-BRF-20261021-008-SO Wed, 21 Oct 2026 17:45:13 -0400 Court seeks Mogadishu government’s response to Sharif’s constitutional challenge https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261017-001/somalia-2027-election-timetable-opposition/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261017-001/somalia-2027-election-timetable-opposition/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:19:58 -0400 The response is due October 22 as the Somali Future Council renews its call for an agreed election timetable. 2026-10-21T17:45:13-04:00 Maxkamadda oo dawladda Muqdisho ka dalbatay jawaabta dacwadda dastuurka ee Shariif https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261017-001/soomaaliya-jadwal-doorasho-2027-mucaarad/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261017-001/soomaaliya-jadwal-doorasho-2027-mucaarad/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:19:58 -0400 Jawaabta waxaa la sugayaa 22 Oktoobar, xilli Golaha Mustaqbalku mar kale dalbaday jadwal doorasho oo lagu heshiiyo. 2026-10-21T17:45:13-04:00 South West confrontation widens as Laftagareen demands Hassan Sheikh step aside https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261017-002/laftagareen-loyalists-buurhakaba-bardaale/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261017-002/laftagareen-loyalists-buurhakaba-bardaale/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:19:58 -0400 AFP’s five-town account and an October 20 political appeal deepen the contest around Baidoa. 2026-10-21T17:45:13-04:00 Loollanka Koonfur Galbeed oo sii fiday, Laftagareenna dalbaday inuu Xasan Sheekh xilka ka dego https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261017-002/ciidamo-laftagareen-buurhakaba-bardaale/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261017-002/ciidamo-laftagareen-buurhakaba-bardaale/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:19:58 -0400 Warbixinta AFP ee shan magaalo iyo baaqii siyaasadeed ee 20 Oktoobar ayaa sii ballaadhiyay loollanka Baydhabo. 2026-10-21T17:45:13-04:00 Egypt’s parliament approves military support for Saudi defence https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-BRF-20261017-003/egypt-sisi-parliament-saudi-defence-request/ https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-BRF-20261017-003/egypt-sisi-parliament-saudi-defence-request/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:19:58 -0400 A two-thirds majority authorizes measures coordinated with Riyadh; the announcement does not itself confirm troop deployment. 2026-10-26T12:01:02-04:00 Baarlamaanka Masar oo ansixiyay taageero ciidan oo difaaca Sacuudiga ah https://puntnews.online/soomaali/caalamka/PN-WRL-BRF-20261017-003/masar-sisi-baarlamaan-difaac-sacuudi/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/caalamka/PN-WRL-BRF-20261017-003/masar-sisi-baarlamaan-difaac-sacuudi/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:19:58 -0400 Aqlabiyad saddex-meelood laba ah ayaa oggolaatay tallaabooyin Riyadh lala kaashado; bayaanku keligiis ma xaqiijinayo dirista ciidamo. 2026-10-26T12:01:02-04:00 UN reports 31 cholera cases at Djibouti’s Markazi refugee camp https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261017-004/djibouti-markazi-cholera-yemen-refugees/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261017-004/djibouti-markazi-cholera-yemen-refugees/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:19:58 -0400 The October 16 briefing records one death as people continue crossing from Yemen to the Horn of Africa. QM oo sheegtay 31 xaaladood oo daacuun ah xerada qaxootiga Markazi ee Jabuuti https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261017-004/jabuuti-markazi-daacuun-qaxooti-yemen/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261017-004/jabuuti-markazi-daacuun-qaxooti-yemen/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:19:58 -0400 Shirkii 16 Oktoobar wuxuu diiwaangeliyay hal dhimasho, xilli dadku Yemen uga soo gudbayaan Geeska Afrika. MSF reports child among dead after strike on Nyala livestock market https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261017-005/nyala-livestock-market-strike-msf/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261017-005/nyala-livestock-market-strike-msf/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:19:58 -0400 The medical charity records at least four deaths and eight wounded; regional outlets carry higher casualty accounts. MSF oo sheegtay ilmo ku jiray dadkii ku dhintay weerarka suuqa xoolaha Nyala https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261017-005/nyala-weerar-suuq-xoolaad-msf/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261017-005/nyala-weerar-suuq-xoolaad-msf/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:19:58 -0400 Hay’adda caafimaadku waxay diiwaangelisay ugu yaraan afar dhimasho iyo siddeed dhaawac; warbaahinta gobolku waxay werisay tirooyin ka sarreeya. Puntland warns drivers about floodwater on Mudug roads https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-BRF-20261017-006/mudug-road-warning-heema-daarusalaam/ https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-BRF-20261017-006/mudug-road-warning-heema-daarusalaam/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:19:58 -0400 The highway authority urges caution on the Heema–Daarusalaam route and at Tog Dhoosaali. Puntland oo darawallada uga digtay daadadka waddooyinka Mudug https://puntnews.online/soomaali/puntland/PN-PLD-BRF-20261017-006/mudug-digniin-waddo-heema-daarusalaam/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/puntland/PN-PLD-BRF-20261017-006/mudug-digniin-waddo-heema-daarusalaam/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:19:58 -0400 Hay’adda waddooyinku waxay taxaddar ka dalbatay marinka Heema–Daarusalaam iyo Togga Dhoosaali. Somalia’s Upper House approves meteorological agency bill https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261017-007/upper-house-meteorological-agency-bill/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261017-007/upper-house-meteorological-agency-bill/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:19:58 -0400 Senators voted 27–0 at the third reading on October 17. Aqalka Sare oo ansixiyay hindisaha hay’adda saadaasha hawada https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261017-007/aqalka-sare-sharciga-hayadda-saadaasha/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261017-007/aqalka-sare-sharciga-hayadda-saadaasha/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:19:58 -0400 Senatarradu waxay akhrintii saddexaad ku ansixiyeen 27 cod, cid diiddayna ma jirin, 17 Oktoobar. Somalia’s Lower House gives FGM prohibition bill its first reading https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261017-008/lower-house-fgm-prohibition-bill-first-reading/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-BRF-20261017-008/lower-house-fgm-prohibition-bill-first-reading/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:19:58 -0400 The October 17 sitting introduces the proposal to lawmakers for legislative consideration. Golaha Shacabka oo akhrinta koowaad marsiiyay hindisaha reebidda naafaynta xubinta taranka dheddiga https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261017-008/golaha-shacabka-gudniinka-gabdhaha-akhrinta-koowaad/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-BRF-20261017-008/golaha-shacabka-gudniinka-gabdhaha-akhrinta-koowaad/ Sat, 17 Oct 2026 19:19:58 -0400 Fadhigii 17 Oktoobar wuxuu xildhibaannada hor keenay soo jeedinta si ay sharci ahaan uga baaraandegaan. Mogadishu election dispute enters new phase after UNTMIS closure https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261013-004/mogadishu-nisa-sharif-security-standoff/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261013-004/mogadishu-nisa-sharif-security-standoff/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:22:53 -0400 The UN political mission completed its transition October 31, changing the mediation environment before proposed November consultations. 2026-10-26T12:01:02-04:00 2026-11-01T05:20:52.139Z Khilaafka doorashada Muqdisho oo marxalad cusub galay kaddib xiritaanka UNTMIS https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261013-004/muqdisho-nisa-shariif-xiisad-amni/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261013-004/muqdisho-nisa-shariif-xiisad-amni/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:22:53 -0400 Hawlgalka siyaasadeed ee UN-ka ayaa dhammaaday 31 Oktoobar, taas oo beddeshay xaaladda dhexdhexaadinta ka hor wadatashiga Nofeembar. 2026-10-26T12:01:02-04:00 2026-11-01T05:20:52.139Z Badhan prepares for Sanaag peace talks with new security arrangements https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-BRF-20261013-005/badhan-sanaag-community-peace-talks/ https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-BRF-20261013-005/badhan-sanaag-community-peace-talks/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:22:53 -0400 Local authorities assign personnel to protect the town as traditional leaders prepare a community reconciliation conference. Badhan oo shir nabadeedka Sanaag u diyaargarowday, qabanqaabo amnina samaysay https://puntnews.online/soomaali/puntland/PN-PLD-BRF-20261013-005/badhan-shirka-nabadda-sanaag/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/puntland/PN-PLD-BRF-20261013-005/badhan-shirka-nabadda-sanaag/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 02:22:53 -0400 Maamulka deegaanku wuxuu ciidamo u xilsaaray ilaalinta magaalada, xilli isimadu diyaarinayaan shir dib-u-heshiisiin bulsho. At least 139 migrants die in Djibouti shipwreck; 84 remain missing https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261013-001/djibouti-shipwreck-139-dead-84-missing/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261013-001/djibouti-shipwreck-139-dead-84-missing/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:19:20 -0400 IOM’s October 11 account records 82 survivors from a boat carrying 305 people towards Yemen during the night of October 8–9. Ugu yaraan 139 muhaajiriin ah oo ku dhintay doon Jabuuti ku degtay; 84 kale ayaa la la’yahay https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261013-001/jabuuti-doon-degtay-139-dhimasho-84-la-la-yahay/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261013-001/jabuuti-doon-degtay-139-dhimasho-84-la-la-yahay/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:19:20 -0400 Xogta IOM ee 11 Oktoobar waxay sheegaysaa 82 badbaaday oo ka mid ahaa 305 qof oo doonta saarnaa, una socday Yemen habeenkii 8–9 Oktoobar. Ethiopia launches $50 million gold refinery with regional ambitions https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261013-002/ethiopia-gold-refinery-50-million/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261013-002/ethiopia-gold-refinery-50-million/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:19:20 -0400 The state-backed venture at Bole Lemi aims to refine and certify Ethiopian and regional gold, with Sam Precious Metals as its international partner. Itoobiya oo furtay warshad dahab sifayn oo $50 milyan ah, kuna haminaysa suuq goboleed https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261013-002/itoobiya-warshad-dahab-sifayn-50-milyan/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261013-002/itoobiya-warshad-dahab-sifayn-50-milyan/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:19:20 -0400 Mashruuca dawladdu taageerto ee Bole Lemi wuxuu doonayaa sifaynta iyo hubinta dahabka Itoobiya iyo gobolka, iyadoo Sam Precious Metals ay tahay lammaanaha caalamiga ah. Sudan opens investigation into reported strike on miners near Egypt https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-NWS-20261013-003/sudan-investigates-miners-strike-egypt-border/ https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-NWS-20261013-003/sudan-investigates-miners-strike-egypt-border/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:19:20 -0400 Sudan News reports 13 deaths and 28 wounded, while Emergency Lawyers reports at least 72 deaths; the government has ordered an inquiry. 2026-10-17T19:19:58-04:00 Suudaan oo baaritaan ku furtay weerar la sheegay in macdan-qodayaal loogu geystay xadka Masar https://puntnews.online/soomaali/caalamka/PN-WRL-NWS-20261013-003/suudaan-baaritaan-weerar-macdanta-xadka-masar/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/caalamka/PN-WRL-NWS-20261013-003/suudaan-baaritaan-weerar-macdanta-xadka-masar/ Tue, 13 Oct 2026 01:19:20 -0400 Sudan News waxay sheegtay 13 dhimasho iyo 28 dhaawac, halka Emergency Lawyers ay sheegtay ugu yaraan 72 dhimasho; dawladdu waxay amartay baaritaan. 2026-10-17T19:19:58-04:00 Rights group reports 41 killed in Sudan’s Abu Shandi drone strike https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261009-001/abu-shandi-drone-strike-blue-nile/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261009-001/abu-shandi-drone-strike-blue-nile/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:19:47 -0400 Emergency Lawyers’ October 10 account includes eight children; the UN condemns the attack on displaced people in Blue Nile. 2026-10-13T01:19:20-04:00 Urur xuquuqeed oo sheegay 41 qof oo ku dhintay duqayntii drone-ka ee Abu Shandi, Suudaan https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261009-001/abu-shandi-duqayn-blue-nile/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261009-001/abu-shandi-duqayn-blue-nile/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:19:47 -0400 Xogta Emergency Lawyers ee 10 Oktoobar waxaa ku jira siddeed carruur ah; QM waxay cambaaraysay weerarka dadka barakacay ee Blue Nile. 2026-10-13T01:19:20-04:00 IOM documents migration pressures along the Ethiopia–Djibouti–Yemen corridor https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261009-002/djibouti-migration-ethiopia-yemen/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261009-002/djibouti-migration-ethiopia-yemen/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:19:47 -0400 The October 6 figures describe arrivals, returns and stranded migrants; a later fatal shipwreck adds an emergency off Obock. 2026-10-13T01:19:20-04:00 Hay’adda IOM oo diiwaangelisay culaysyada socdaalka marinka Itoobiya, Jabuuti iyo Yemen https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261009-002/jabuuti-socdaalka-itoobiya-yemen/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261009-002/jabuuti-socdaalka-itoobiya-yemen/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:19:47 -0400 Tirooyinka 6 Oktoobar waxay qeexayaan soo galitaan, soo noqosho iyo muhaajiriin ku xanniban; doon dambe oo Obock ku degtay waxay ku dartay xaalad degdeg ah. 2026-10-13T01:19:20-04:00 UN Security Council extends Darfur sanctions until December 11 https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-NWS-20261009-003/un-darfur-sanctions-extension/ https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-NWS-20261009-003/un-darfur-sanctions-extension/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:19:47 -0400 Resolution 2830 preserves the existing measures and extends the experts’ mandate to January 11, 2027; it creates no nationwide arms embargo. Golaha Ammaanka QM oo cunaqabataynta Darfur kordhiyay ilaa 11 Diseembar https://puntnews.online/soomaali/caalamka/PN-WRL-NWS-20261009-003/qm-darfur-cunaqabatayn-kordhin/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/caalamka/PN-WRL-NWS-20261009-003/qm-darfur-cunaqabatayn-kordhin/ Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:19:47 -0400 Qaraarka 2830 wuxuu sii hayaa tallaabooyinka jira, wuxuuna xilka khubarada kordhiyay ilaa 11 Janaayo 2027; ma abuurayo cunaqabatayn hub oo dalka oo dhan ah. Kenya plans November 3 release of 46 Ebola contacts; patient tests remain separate https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261008-001/kenya-ebola-contact-tracing-wajir/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261008-001/kenya-ebola-contact-tracing-wajir/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:22:52 -0400 Health authorities scheduled further quarantine releases, while five patients required a second negative test before discharge. 2026-11-03T09:22:31Z Kenya oo qorshaysay inay 3 Nofeembar fasaxdo 46 xiriir oo Ebola ah; bukaannada oo baaritaan gaar ah leh https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261008-001/kenya-ebola-dabagal-wajir/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261008-001/kenya-ebola-dabagal-wajir/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:22:52 -0400 Masuuliyiinta caafimaadku waxay qorsheeyeen fasaxyo karantiil oo dheeraad ah, iyadoo shan bukaan ay u baahnaayeen baaritaan labaad oo taban ka hor fasaxa. 2026-11-03T09:22:31Z Damazin drone strikes killed four women, rights group says https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261008-002/damazin-drone-strikes-civilian-sites/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261008-002/damazin-drone-strikes-civilian-sites/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:22:52 -0400 Emergency Lawyers blames the RSF for strikes on civilian sites; a separate WFP statement dates a fatal attack on aid trucks to October 3. Duqaymaha Damazin oo dilay afar haween ah, sida koox xuquuqdu sheegtay https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261008-002/damazin-duqaymo-goobo-rayid/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261008-002/damazin-duqaymo-goobo-rayid/ Thu, 08 Oct 2026 23:22:52 -0400 Emergency Lawyers waxay RSF ku eedaysay duqaymo goobo rayid ah; bayaan WFP ah wuxuu weerarka dhimashada geystay ee gaadiidka gargaarka ku taariikheeyay 3 Oktoobar. EU-Somalia Business Forum brings investment talks to Mogadishu https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261006-001/eu-somalia-business-forum-mogadishu/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261006-001/eu-somalia-business-forum-mogadishu/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:36:33 -0400 The October 5-6 forum focuses on agriculture, energy, digital services and trade logistics, with financing and delivery central to investment prospects. Madasha Ganacsiga Midowga Yurub iyo Soomaaliya oo wadahadal maalgashi keentay Muqdisho https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261006-001/madasha-ganacsiga-midowga-yurub-soomaaliya/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261006-001/madasha-ganacsiga-midowga-yurub-soomaaliya/ Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:36:33 -0400 Madashii 5-6 Oktoobar waxay diiradda saartay beeraha, tamarta, adeegyada dijitaalka ah iyo gaadiidka ganacsiga, iyadoo maalgelin iyo fulintu muhiim yihiin. UNHCR publishes new Chad displacement profile as aid pressures continue https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261003-001/chad-displacement-profile-october/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261003-001/chad-displacement-profile-october/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 The October 2 releases report September populations and connect the national picture with provincial locations. UNHCR oo daabacday xog cusub oo barakaca Jaad ah, xilli culayska gargaarku sii socdo https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261003-001/jaad-xogta-barakaca-oktoobar/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261003-001/jaad-xogta-barakaca-oktoobar/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 Daabacaadaha 2 Oktoobar waxay ka hadlayaan dadka Sebteembar, iyagoo xogta guud ku xiraya gobollada. Alamein declaration draws Ethiopian response on Red Sea and Nile https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261003-002/alamein-africa-forum-somalia-egypt/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261003-002/alamein-africa-forum-somalia-egypt/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 Egypt, Somalia, Eritrea and Sudan agreed common positions; Ethiopia said regional discussions must account for its geography and interests. 2026-10-06T23:36:33-04:00 Bayaanka Alamein oo keenay jawaab Itoobiya ka bixisay Badda Cas iyo Niilka https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261003-002/madasha-alamein-soomaaliya-masar/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261003-002/madasha-alamein-soomaaliya-masar/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 Masar, Soomaaliya, Eritrea iyo Suudaan waxay isku raaceen mawqifyo; Itoobiya waxay sheegtay in wadahadalladu tixgeliyaan juqraafigeeda iyo danaheeda. 2026-10-06T23:36:33-04:00 Italy seeks additional naval resources for Red Sea shipping protection https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-NWS-20261003-003/italy-aspides-resources-october/ https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-NWS-20261003-003/italy-aspides-resources-october/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 Rome’s October 2 request focuses on the assets available to the EU’s ASPIDES mission. Talyaaniga oo dalbaday awood badeed dheeraad ah oo lagu ilaaliyo maraakiibta Badda Cas https://puntnews.online/soomaali/caalamka/PN-WRL-NWS-20261003-003/talyaaniga-aspides-awoodda-oktoobar/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/caalamka/PN-WRL-NWS-20261003-003/talyaaniga-aspides-awoodda-oktoobar/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 Dalabkii Rome ee 2 Oktoobar wuxuu khuseeyaa awoodda loo heli karo hawlgalka ASPIDES ee Midowga Yurub. Honour 25 survivors return home after Puntland rescue https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20261003-004/honour-25-survivors-garowe-care/ https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20261003-004/honour-25-survivors-garowe-care/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 The remaining three Pakistani survivors reached Karachi on October 7, following earlier returns to Pakistan and Indonesia. 2026-10-08T23:22:52-04:00 Badbaadayaashii Honour 25 oo dalalkooda ku laabtay kaddib samatabbixintii Puntland https://puntnews.online/soomaali/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20261003-004/honour-25-badbaadayaasha-garoowe/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20261003-004/honour-25-badbaadayaasha-garoowe/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 Saddexdii badbaade ee Pakistani ah ee haray ayaa 7 Oktoobar gaaray Karachi, kaddib dib-u-noqoshadii hore ee Pakistan iyo Indonesia. 2026-10-08T23:22:52-04:00 Puntland officials outline coastal campaign as recovered Sibu reaches Bosaso https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20261003-005/puntland-coastal-campaign-bosaso-october/ https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20261003-005/puntland-coastal-campaign-bosaso-october/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 The October 1 event connects the recovered vessel with continuing operations on land and at sea. 2026-10-13T01:19:20-04:00 Masuuliyiinta Puntland oo sharaxay hawlgallada xeebaha xilli Sibu lagu soo dhoweeyay Boosaaso https://puntnews.online/soomaali/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20261003-005/puntland-hawlgalka-xeebaha-boosaaso/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20261003-005/puntland-hawlgalka-xeebaha-boosaaso/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 Munaasabadda 1 Oktoobar waxay soo noqoshada markabka ku xiriirisay hawlgallo dhulka iyo badda ka socda. 2026-10-13T01:19:20-04:00 Somalia receives new Turkish and EU envoys as diplomatic handovers proceed https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261003-006/somalia-turkish-eu-envoys-october/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261003-006/somalia-turkish-eu-envoys-october/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 Ferhat Alkan and László Máthé presented credentials in Mogadishu on October 1. Soomaaliya oo qaabishay safiirrada cusub ee Türkiye iyo Midowga Yurub https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261003-006/soomaaliya-safiirrada-turkiye-midowga-yurub/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261003-006/soomaaliya-safiirrada-turkiye-midowga-yurub/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 Ferhat Alkan iyo László Máthé ayaa waraaqaha aqoonsiga ku gudbiyay Muqdisho 1 Oktoobar. UN emergency allocation assigns $16 million to Somalia https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261003-007/un-emergency-funding-somalia-october/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261003-007/un-emergency-funding-somalia-october/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 The October 2 CERF package sets aside $16 million for Somalia’s underfunded humanitarian response. 2026-10-08T23:22:52-04:00 Qaramada Midoobay oo Soomaaliya u qoondeysay $16 milyan oo gurmad ah https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261003-007/qm-maalgelinta-degdegga-soomaaliya/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261003-007/qm-maalgelinta-degdegga-soomaaliya/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 Qoondeyntii CERF ee 2 Oktoobar waxay Soomaaliya u dejisay $16 milyan oo lagu taageerayo gargaarka maalgelintiisu yar tahay. 2026-10-08T23:22:52-04:00 Yemen displacement estimate nears 260,000 as Taiz’s services remain under pressure https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-NWS-20261003-008/yemen-hunger-food-assistance-october/ https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-NWS-20261003-008/yemen-hunger-food-assistance-october/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 An October 21 OCHA update raises the reported displacement estimate; water, fuel and hospital access remain central to the humanitarian response. 2026-10-26T12:01:02-04:00 Qiyaasta barakaca Yemen oo ku dhow 260,000, xilli adeegyada Taiz culays saaran yahay https://puntnews.online/soomaali/caalamka/PN-WRL-NWS-20261003-008/yemen-gaajo-gargaar-cunto-oktoobar/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/caalamka/PN-WRL-NWS-20261003-008/yemen-gaajo-gargaar-cunto-oktoobar/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 Xog OCHA oo 21 Oktoobar ah ayaa kordhisay qiyaasta barakaca; biyo, shidaal iyo helidda adeegyada isbitaalka ayaa udub dhexaad u ah gurmadka. 2026-10-26T12:01:02-04:00 Bab al-Mandab: the Aden fighting, Saudi alerts and a corrected piracy record https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-EXP-20261003-009/bab-al-mandab-october-shipping-refugees/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-EXP-20261003-009/bab-al-mandab-october-shipping-refugees/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 The reported advance towards Aden, Saudi missile warnings and AZINI hijacking affect connected routes through different threats and authorities. 2026-11-03T09:22:31Z 2026-11-01T05:20:52.139Z Bab al-Mandab: dagaalka Cadan, digniinaha Sacuudiga iyo diiwaan burcad-badeed oo la saxay https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-EXP-20261003-009/bab-al-mandab-oktoobar-maraakiib-qaxooti/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-EXP-20261003-009/bab-al-mandab-oktoobar-maraakiib-qaxooti/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 Horusocodka la sheegay ee Cadan, digniinaha gantaallada Sacuudiga iyo afduubka AZINI waxay marinnada isku xidhan ku saameeyaan khataro iyo hay’ado kala duwan. 2026-11-03T09:22:31Z 2026-11-01T05:20:52.139Z After release at sea: the institutions that bring seafarers home https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-ANL-20261003-010/after-release-seafarer-repatriation/ https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-ANL-20261003-010/after-release-seafarer-repatriation/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 Completed Honour 25 returns to Pakistan and Indonesia show how a Puntland rescue passes through treatment, consular work and transport. 2026-10-08T23:22:52-04:00 Sii-deynta badda kaddib: hay’adaha badmaaxiinta guriga ku celiya https://puntnews.online/soomaali/puntland/PN-PLD-ANL-20261003-010/sii-deynta-kaddib-dib-u-celinta-badmaaxiinta/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/puntland/PN-PLD-ANL-20261003-010/sii-deynta-kaddib-dib-u-celinta-badmaaxiinta/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 Dib-u-noqoshada Honour 25 ee Pakistan iyo Indonesia waxay muujinaysaa sida samatabbixintii Puntland u martay daaweyn, shaqo qunsuliyadeed iyo safar. 2026-10-08T23:22:52-04:00 October piracy picture combines ship recoveries with continuing hostage risk https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-EXP-20261003-011/october-piracy-recoveries-hostage-risk/ https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-EXP-20261003-011/october-piracy-recoveries-hostage-risk/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 IMB’s January–September figures place Somali hijackings inside a lower global incident total, while the history of the ransom economy explains the continuing risk. 2026-10-17T19:19:58-04:00 Sawirka burcad-badeedda Oktoobar oo isku daraya soo furasho iyo khatar afduub oo sii jirta https://puntnews.online/soomaali/puntland/PN-PLD-EXP-20261003-011/oktoobar-burcad-badeed-soo-furasho-khatar/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/puntland/PN-PLD-EXP-20261003-011/oktoobar-burcad-badeed-soo-furasho-khatar/ Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:50:43 -0400 Tirooyinka IMB ee Janaayo–Sebtembar waxay afduubyada Soomaalida dhex dhigayaan dhacdooyin caalami ah oo yaraaday, halka taariikhda madax-furashadu sharxayso halista sii jirta. 2026-10-17T19:19:58-04:00 Puntland maritime operations: two alerts concern the AZINI hijacking https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20261002-001/puntland-three-ships-freed-asana-crew-captive/ https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20261002-001/puntland-three-ships-freed-asana-crew-captive/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:17:16 -0400 JMIC links UKMTO 190-26 and MSCIO 161/26 to AZINI, correcting the earlier treatment of them as separate incidents. 2026-11-03T09:22:31Z 2026-11-01T05:20:52.139Z Hawlgallada badda Puntland: laba digniin oo khuseeya isla afduubka AZINI https://puntnews.online/soomaali/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20261002-001/puntland-saddex-markab-la-soo-furtay-asana/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20261002-001/puntland-saddex-markab-la-soo-furtay-asana/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:17:16 -0400 JMIC waxay UKMTO 190-26 iyo MSCIO 161/26 ku xidhay AZINI, iyadoo saxaysa xogtii hore ee laba dhacdo u kala saartay. 2026-11-03T09:22:31Z 2026-11-01T05:20:52.139Z TPLF rejects Ethiopia’s new Tigray caretaker administration https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261002-002/ethiopia-mekelle-advance-diplomatic-rupture/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261002-002/ethiopia-mekelle-advance-diplomatic-rupture/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:17:16 -0400 The TPLF’s October 17 statement challenges the authority of the team appointed to prepare elections within six months. 2026-10-21T17:45:13-04:00 TPLF oo diidday maamulka cusub ee ku meel gaarka ah ee Tigray https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261002-002/itoobiya-mekelle-dagaal-xiriir-diblomaasiyadeed/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261002-002/itoobiya-mekelle-dagaal-xiriir-diblomaasiyadeed/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:17:16 -0400 Bayaanka TPLF ee 17 Oktoobar wuxuu diiday awoodda kooxda loo magacaabay diyaarinta doorasho lix bilood gudahood. 2026-10-21T17:45:13-04:00 Saudi Arabia issues all-clear after alerts as coalition reports missile interception https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-NWS-20261002-003/saudi-arabia-reported-houthi-offensive-red-sea/ https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-NWS-20261002-003/saudi-arabia-reported-houthi-offensive-red-sea/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:17:16 -0400 November 2 alerts in four cities were followed by an all-clear; the coalition attributed an intercepted ballistic missile to the Houthis. 2026-11-03T09:22:31Z 2026-11-01T05:20:52.139Z Sacuudiga oo digniinaha khatarta soo afjaray, isbahaysiguna sheegay qabashada gantaal https://puntnews.online/soomaali/caalamka/PN-WRL-NWS-20261002-003/sacudi-qorshe-weerar-houthi-badda-cas/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/caalamka/PN-WRL-NWS-20261002-003/sacudi-qorshe-weerar-houthi-badda-cas/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:17:16 -0400 Digniinihii 2 Nofeembar ee afar magaalo waxaa xigay ogeysiis khatarta lagu soo afjaray; isbahaysigu gantaalka uu sheegay inuu qabtay wuxuu ku eedeeyay Xuutiyiinta. 2026-11-03T09:22:31Z 2026-11-01T05:20:52.139Z Japan adds aid for Djibouti’s reception of people fleeing Yemen https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261002-004/djibouti-yemen-refugee-response-plan-october/ https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20261002-004/djibouti-yemen-refugee-response-plan-october/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:17:16 -0400 Japan’s October 6 contribution supports UNHCR protection and shelter as Djibouti manages several distinct migration flows. 2026-10-09T20:19:47-04:00 Japan oo gargaar ku dartay qaabilaadda Jabuuti ee dadka Yemen ka soo qaxaya https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261002-004/jabuuti-yemen-qorshaha-jawaabta-qaxootiga-oktoobar/ https://puntnews.online/soomaali/geeska-afrika/PN-HOA-NWS-20261002-004/jabuuti-yemen-qorshaha-jawaabta-qaxootiga-oktoobar/ Fri, 02 Oct 2026 21:17:16 -0400 Deeqdii Japan ee 6 Oktoobar waxay taageertaa ilaalinta iyo hoyga UNHCR, xilli Jabuuti ay maareyso qulqullo socdaal oo kala duwan. 2026-10-09T20:19:47-04:00 PUNT NEWS https://puntnews.online/ Independent Reporting on the Horn of Africa Puntland official says region may reconsider political future as Somali PM rejects secession prospect https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20260927-001/puntland-political-future-hamza-response/ PN-PLD-NWS-20260927-001 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:40:00 -0400 A Puntland state minister raises the region's political future while Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre rejects the prospect that Puntland's public supports secession. Somalia says Hormuz disruption cut customs-based revenue by an estimated 40% https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260927-002/somalia-hormuz-customs-revenue-40-percent/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260927-002 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:40:00 -0400 The president says disruption around Hormuz has reduced customs-based domestic revenue while increasing import and transport costs. Djibouti appeals for international support as Yemen arrivals strain Obock response https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260927-003/djibouti-yemen-refugees-obock-support-appeal/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260927-003 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:40:00 -0400 More than 3,000 people have crossed from Yemen as Djibouti and UNHCR seek additional international support. Garowe opens first phase of Nagaad drainage project backed by World Bank https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20260927-004/garowe-nagaad-drainage-first-phase/ PN-PLD-NWS-20260927-004 Sun, 27 Sep 2026 16:40:00 -0400 The first phase of Garowe's Nagaad drainage system is intended to reduce flood risk and protect roads and neighbourhoods. Somali PM says elections will proceed in accessible parts of Jubaland https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260926-003/hamza-jubaland-elections-accessible-areas/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260926-003 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:47:00 -0400 Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre says voting will be held where conditions permit, with a single-constituency mechanism used where normal polling cannot take place. Puntland military court in Bosaso issues death sentence and prison terms https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20260926-002/bosaso-military-court-sentences/ PN-PLD-NWS-20260926-002 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 23:47:00 -0400 The first-instance military court sentenced one defendant to death in a murder case and two absent defendants to four years in prison on alcohol-related charges, while ordering two TikTok accounts taken down. Mogadishu Media's Campaign Against Puntland Forces https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-ANL-20260926-001/mogadishu-media-campaign-puntland-forces/ PN-PLD-ANL-20260926-001 Sat, 26 Sep 2026 20:35:00 -0400 A review of the Sibu 1 reporting finds a striking contradiction: outlets that portrayed Bosaso as a sophisticated regional military node later treated an Iraqi clan claim as grounds to erase PMPF's documented role in the tanker recovery. en-US Sudanese refugees in Chad face registration delays as aid funds shrink https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260925-007/sudan-refugees-chad-arrivals-surge/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260925-007 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:15:45 -0400 UNHCR’s September 29 warning adds registration and protection pressures to the surge in arrivals reported at Adré and Tiné. 2026-10-02T21:44:05-04:00 Puntland frees Sibu 1 from pirates as Gulf of Aden attacks mount https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20260925-002/puntland-frees-sibu-1-pirates/ PN-PLD-NWS-20260925-002 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:15:00 -0400 Ethiopia, Djibouti and Dangote launch $660m fuel pipeline across key corridor https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260925-003/djibouti-ethiopia-dangote-fuel-pipeline/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260925-003 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:15:00 -0400 Ethiopia army chief promises restraint as northern war widens and accuses Eritrea https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260925-004/tigray-telecom-blackout-fighting/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260925-004 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:15:00 -0400 Somali opposition asks UN to mediate election dispute https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260925-005/somali-future-council-un-election-letter/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260925-005 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:15:00 -0400 Saudi allies deepen military coordination as Houthi attacks threaten Red Sea oil route https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-NWS-20260925-006/saudi-allies-defence-yanbu-houthi/ PN-WRL-NWS-20260925-006 Fri, 25 Sep 2026 16:15:00 -0400 The Case for the Somali Revolution of 21 October, and the Civil War That Undid Its Promise https://puntnews.online/en/op-ed/PN-OPD-OPN-20260925-001/somali-revolution-21-october/ https://puntnews.online/en/op-ed/PN-OPD-OPN-20260925-001/somali-revolution-21-october/ Fri, 25 Sep 2026 03:03:17 -0400 The revolution’s national unity program, common language, education, social reform, and diplomacy, followed by a sourced account of armed factions. 2026-10-13T01:19:20-04:00 Farmaajo urges election compromise as Somalia's political dispute widens https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260924-005/farmaajo-election-dialogue-somalia/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260924-005 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:17:00 -0400 The former president called for a negotiated electoral settlement as disputes over constitutional change, federal relations and election rules continue to widen. Saudi Arabia reports Houthi missile attacks as Bab al-Mandab risk rises https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-NWS-20260924-004/houthi-missile-attacks-red-sea-bab-al-mandeb/ PN-WRL-NWS-20260924-004 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:16:00 -0400 Saudi Arabia says it intercepted six Houthi ballistic missiles as Houthi gains on Yemen's Red Sea coast sharpen the security implications for Bab al-Mandab. Ethiopia fighting reaches Lalibela as Tigray commanders are detained https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260924-003/ethiopia-fighting-lalibela-tigray-detentions/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260924-003 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 23:15:00 -0400 Flights to Lalibela were suspended as fighting expanded, while federal casualty claims remain unverified and senior Tigrayan military figures were reportedly detained. AU and US convene first joint Sudan Quad-Quintet meeting https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260924-001/au-us-sudan-quad-quintet/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260924-001 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:50:00 -0400 The first combined session brings two Sudan diplomatic formats together around a humanitarian truce, cessation of hostilities, monitoring and civilian dialogue. Puntland asks UN Security Council to intervene in Somalia political dispute https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20260924-002/puntland-un-security-council-letter/ PN-PLD-NWS-20260924-002 Thu, 24 Sep 2026 11:50:00 -0400 The reported September 13 letter seeks inclusive dialogue, direct international engagement, security cooperation and renewed arms restrictions. Somalia projects 5.4 million people in crisis hunger as Baidoa IDPs face famine risk https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260923-004/somalia-hunger-baidoa-famine-risk/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260923-004 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:30:00 -0400 The IPC projects a sharp October-December deterioration, including nearly 26,000 displaced people in Baidoa at Catastrophe level. Tigray leaders say new war has begun as fighting spreads into Afar and Amhara https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260923-003/tigray-leaders-new-war-fighting-spreads/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260923-003 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 19:30:00 -0400 Tigray's leadership describes a defensive war as multiple sources report fighting across Tigray, Afar and Amhara. Ethiopian Airlines suspends Tigray flights as AU says Tigray forces seized three airports https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260923-001/tigray-airports-flights-suspended/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260923-001 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:23:00 -0400 Flights to Mekelle, Axum and Shire are suspended as the African Union calls for immediate de-escalation under the Pretoria peace agreement. EU doubles Djibouti military support to €20 million for maritime security https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260923-002/eu-doubles-djibouti-maritime-support/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260923-002 Wed, 23 Sep 2026 14:23:00 -0400 The expanded European Peace Facility measure focuses on Djiboutian naval readiness, maritime awareness and presence at sea. Djibouti releases and deports investigative journalist Micah Reddy after detention https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260922-002/djibouti-releases-deports-micah-reddy/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260922-002 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:38:00 -0400 Djibouti says the detention concerned media accreditation; Reddy's family disputes the government's account of why he was in the country. Bosaso port workers protest against DP World over access cards and working conditions https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20260922-003/bosaso-port-workers-protest-dp-world/ PN-PLD-NWS-20260922-003 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:38:00 -0400 Workers say failed access cards kept some laborers outside the terminal and raised additional complaints over fees and working conditions. North East State says Berbera cargo trucks were seized and Oog–Las Anod road remains closed https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260922-004/oog-las-anod-cargo-trucks-seized/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260922-004 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:38:00 -0400 North East State says nine people were detained and rejects claims that the Oog–Las Anod corridor reopened to normal traffic. Somaliland parliament approves resolution seeking accountability in Abdinasir Dahable death https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260922-005/somaliland-parliament-dahable-resolution/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260922-005 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 22:38:00 -0400 The House approved a resolution returning the 2024 case to the political agenda while allegations of individual responsibility remain unproven. Somaliland and Taiwan open agricultural training farm as seed project moves into field phase https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260922-001/somaliland-taiwan-seed-training-farm/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260922-001 Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:35:00 -0400 The Aw-Barkhadle facility adds demonstrations and training to a 2026-2030 seed-development program already under implementation. Puntland hands recruits and military vehicles to Galmudug after Galkayo talks https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20260921-001/puntland-detains-federal-personnel-galkayo/ PN-PLD-NWS-20260921-001 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:04:00 -0400 Seven Ethiopian armed groups form alliance against Abiy government https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260921-002/ethiopian-armed-groups-alliance/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260921-002 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:04:00 -0400 Suspected al-Shabaab militants attack KDF positions in Garissa and Lamu https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260921-003/kdf-attacks-garissa-lamu/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260921-003 Mon, 21 Sep 2026 17:04:00 -0400 U.S. and China open New York talks on trade, AI and critical minerals before Trump-Xi summit https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-NWS-20260920-008/us-china-trade-ai-critical-minerals/ PN-WRL-NWS-20260920-008 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:05:00 -0400 Higher interest rates are returning across the global economy https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-ANL-20260920-009/global-interest-rates-return/ PN-WRL-ANL-20260920-009 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:05:00 -0400 Ukraine mounts its largest reported drone attack on Moscow as Russia votes in wartime election https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-NWS-20260920-010/ukraine-drone-attack-moscow-russia-election/ PN-WRL-NWS-20260920-010 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:05:00 -0400 UN General Assembly high-level week opens under pressure from wars, distrust and AI governance https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-ANL-20260920-011/un-general-assembly-wars-ai-governance/ PN-WRL-ANL-20260920-011 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 20:05:00 -0400 The Problem of Somaliland’s Legitimacy https://puntnews.online/en/op-ed/PN-OPD-OPN-20260920-006/somaliland-legitimacy/ PN-OPD-OPN-20260920-006 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:50:00 -0400 The Supremacy of Puntland Forces in Mountain Warfare https://puntnews.online/en/op-ed/PN-OPD-OPN-20260920-007/puntland-mountain-warfare/ PN-OPD-OPN-20260920-007 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 18:50:00 -0400 Tue, 03 Nov 2026 09:22:31 GMT Puntland launches maritime operation as piracy resurges in Gulf of Aden https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20260920-001/puntland-maritime-operation-piracy/ PN-PLD-NWS-20260920-001 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:42:00 -0400 Reported ISIS attack on officer’s family near Qandala points to persistent Cal Miskaad threat https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20260920-002/isis-attack-officer-family-qandala/ PN-PLD-NWS-20260920-002 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:42:00 -0400 Somaliland authorities ban armed mobilization in Awdal and Selel after renewed tensions https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260920-003/awdalselel-weapons-mobilization-ban/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260920-003 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:42:00 -0400 Ethiopia renews its sea-access campaign as Red Sea diplomacy broadens https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-ANL-20260920-004/ethiopia-sea-access-red-sea-diplomacy/ PN-HOA-ANL-20260920-004 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:42:00 -0400 Kenya arrives at UNGA with financing, AI and Lamu refinery on its agenda https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260920-005/kenya-unga-investment-ai-lamu/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260920-005 Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:42:00 -0400 AFRICOM says Sept. 17 strike hit al-Shabaab weapons warehouse near Bosaso https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-NWS-20260919-001/africom-strike-near-bosaso/ PN-PLD-NWS-20260919-001 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:32:00 -0400 Piracy resurgence puts Puntland coast back at center of Gulf of Aden security https://puntnews.online/en/puntland/PN-PLD-EXP-20260919-002/piracy-resurgence-gulf-of-aden/ PN-PLD-EXP-20260919-002 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:32:00 -0400 Yemen displacement tops 130,000 as crossings toward Djibouti and Somalia rise https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260919-003/djibouti-yemen-arrivals/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260919-003 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:32:00 -0400 Bab al-Mandab: The Red Sea Gateway Between Africa and Arabia https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-EXP-20260919-004/bab-al-mandeb-explainer/ PN-HOA-EXP-20260919-004 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:32:00 -0400 U.S. agrees to one-year transition for UN logistical support to AUSSOM, Reuters reports https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260919-005/aussom-support-transition/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260919-005 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:32:00 -0400 U.S. removes Eritrean entities from Ethiopia-related sanctions list https://puntnews.online/en/horn-of-africa/PN-HOA-NWS-20260919-006/eritrea-sanctions-removals/ PN-HOA-NWS-20260919-006 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:32:00 -0400 Italy calls for more EU naval support to protect Red Sea shipping https://puntnews.online/en/world/PN-WRL-NWS-20260919-007/red-sea-shipping-protection/ PN-WRL-NWS-20260919-007 Sat, 19 Sep 2026 23:32:00 -0400 A Peaceful and Prosperous Gedo Can Help Build a More Prosperous Horn of Africa https://puntnews.online/en/op-ed/PN-OPD-OPN-20260918-001/gedo-peace-prosperity/ PN-OPD-OPN-20260918-001 Published September 18, 2026. Gedo’s borderland geography can become a platform for trade, infrastructure, agriculture and shared prosperity linking Jubaland with Somali communities in Ethiopia and Kenya.