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Minneapolis man sentenced to 8.5 years in federal prison for ISIS attempt in Somalia

Axadle Editorial Desk Apr 25, 2026

Mike BungeSaturday April 25, 2026 A Minneapolis man has been sentenced to more than eight years in federal prison after investigators say he tried to join ISIS and provide support to the extremist group. U.S. District Court Judge Donovan W. Frank sentenced Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan, 23, to 102 months behind bars, followed by 15 years of supervised…

Somalia

Pirates hijack oil tanker with 17 crew off Somali coast

Somalia’s eAqoonsi app shows progress and gaps in digital…

Turkey’s Growing Role in Somalia’s Political Crisis Alarms…

Somalia repatriates 174 migrants from Libya after…

At Least 17 Somali Migrants Die as Boat Sinks Between…

At least 17 Somali migrants die in boat capsizing off…

EU approves €75 million contribution to African Union…

President Mustafa Omer Faces Multilingual Attacks From…

Somali President opens ports ministry headquarters to boost…

Somalia condemns Iran attacks, backs Arab states amid…

Northeastern State accuses U.N. official of obstructing…

Apr 21, 2026

Trump says U.S. likely to resume bombing Iran as ceasefire…

Apr 21, 2026

Iran Condemns Israel’s Diplomatic Move in North Western State of…

Apr 21, 2026

Iran condemns Israel’s envoy to North Western State of Somalia for…

Apr 21, 2026

Somalia commission orders ministers in Parliament to give up dual…

Apr 21, 2026

Somalia signs satellite cooperation deal with China at NewSpace Africa…

Apr 21, 2026

Hirshabelle launches voter awareness campaign ahead of direct regional…

Apr 20, 2026

Somalia records 72 media freedom violations in 2025, journalist killed

Apr 20, 2026

Axadle Editorial

Somalia Records 72 Media Freedom Violations in 2025,…

Türkiye’s oil drilling marks strategic inflection point for…

Somalia Jubaland leadership and role in national politics

Somalia Must Rebalance Its Relationship With Türkiye, Op-Ed…

Houthi Naval and Aerial Drones Hit US-Linked Oil Tanker in…

West-Africa West-Africa

Press Union Highlights ‘Shrinking Democratic Space’ in Liberia

Adam Omar Apr 24, 2026

In a stark warning, the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has highlighted a troubling decline in democratic principles…

Trump says Lebanon, Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks

Dangote Plans Multi-Country Refinery Project in East Africa

North-Africa

UN Mission Condemns Libya’s Lack of Progress in Political Transition

Apr 23, 2026

Hanna Tetteh, head of the UN Support Mission in Libya, warned that momentum toward national…

Pope Leo XIV calls for justice, freedom in…

Apr 23, 2026

AU rejects Israel’s envoy move to North Western…

Apr 20, 2026

12 Muslim-majority nations condemn Israel envoy to…

Apr 19, 2026

Southern-Africa

Southern-Africa

South Africa’s President Suspends Police Chief Over Tender Case

Apr 24, 2026

President Cyril Ramaphosa, moving decisively amid scrutiny of police procurement, has placed…

Ghana Presses South Africa to Act After Reported…

Apr 23, 2026

Can you clarify which ex-president? Edgar Lungu is…

Apr 23, 2026

South African Actress Cynthia Shange Receives…

Apr 21, 2026