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)
2026 United States 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
Freedom 250 Grand Prix, United States Semiquincentennial
American auto racing driver Kyle Kirkwood wins the IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix event held in Washington, D.C. at the National Mall. (The Athletic via The New York Times) (The Indianapolis Star)
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