Somalia
Somali president urges traditional elders to back one-person, one-vote elections
Tuesday April 28, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — In a pointed appeal during a state dinner at the presidential palace on…
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Central-Africa
Ethnic fighting over water in Chad leaves scores dead
A quarrel over access to a water well has spiraled into deadly interethnic violence in eastern Chad, leaving at least…
Somalia
NUSOJ submits report on 72 media violations to Somalia rights commission
Tuesday April 28, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A new report handed to Somalia’s top human rights watchdog on Monday paints…
World
Russian court labels top LGBTQ rights group extremist
Russia has moved to tighten its crackdown on LGBTQ activism, with a court declaring the country’s leading LGBTQ rights group…
World
Melania Trump urges ABC to act against late-night host Jimmy Kimmel
As fallout mounted from the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington DC, US first lady Melania Trump…
Somalia
Senior presidential adviser resigns over dispute with Somali president
Monday April 27, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s political tensions deepened on Sunday after Senior Presidential Advisor on Preventing…
World
Maritime strategy a priority of EU presidency, McEntee says
Ireland plans to push maritime security higher up the European agenda when it takes over the presidency of the Council…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia accuses foreign actors of arming unrest in Awdal, Salal regions
Monday April 27, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — North Western State of Somalia authorities say they have intercepted weapons they allege…
East-Africa
Israel appoints first ambassador to North Western State of Somalia after recognition
Monday April 27, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Israel has named its first ambassador to North Western State of Somalia, moving…
World
Pope and first female Archbishop of Canterbury meet, pray together
A landmark Vatican meeting brought together Pope Leo and Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally for the first time, as the…
Somalia
Farmaajo urges dialogue, asks elders to help resolve Somalia’s political crisis
Monday April 27, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former President Mohamed Abdullahi Farmaajo has renewed calls for political talks in Somalia,…
