Sunday

August 23, 2026

Armed conflicts and attacks

Somali Civil War

Controversies of Hassan Sheikh Mohamud

At least 10 people have been killed and several others injured in clashes between federal forces and residents protesting a controversial demolition and forced eviction in Yaaqshid neighbourhood of Mogadishu. (FTL Somalia) (Garowe Online) (Shabelle Media)

Sudanese civil war

Sudan's defence ministry says that the country's armed forces have shot down a "hostile" drone from Ethiopia entering its airspace, which was seen flying over the Blue Nile region. (Saudi Gazette) (Sudan Horizon)

The SAF-allied Joint Forces says that they have destroyed a Rapid Support Forces convoy in the northern desert bordering Libya, along with capturing several vehicles and drone equipment. (Sudan Tribune)

Disasters and accidents

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake strikes southern Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan, injuring 45 people. (The Nikkei)(FNN)

At least 30 people are killed when a landfill collapses in Conakry, Guinea. (BBC)

2026 United States wildfires

2026 Nevada wildfires

The Hawk Fire near Reno, Nevada, U.S., grows to more than 20 square miles (53 sq. km.) and spreads across the Peavine Peak of Humboldt–Toiyabe National Forest, prompting evacuations. (PBS)

Law and crime

The IDF's Duvdevan Unit says that they have arrested four Palestinians over the weekend, including two affiliated with the Islamic State. (The Times of Israel)

Politics and elections

2026 Kazakh legislative election

Kazakhstanis vote to elect 145 members to the 1st convocation of the unicameral Kurultai following the passage of the new constitution on 15 March. Contesting parties must get at least five percent of the vote in order for lists to gain proportional representation. (AP) (DW)

Sports

2026 IndyCar Series

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