Somalia
Turkey’s Growing Role in Somalia’s Political Crisis Alarms Opposition
Turkey’s expanding role in Somalia has become a fresh source of political unease in Mogadishu, after reports surfaced of direct…
Year: <span>2026</span>
West-Africa
Trump says Lebanon, Israel agree to extend Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire by 3 weeks
By MATTHEW LEE and BASSEM MROUEFriday April 24, 2026 President Donald Trump said Thursday that Israel and Lebanon have agreed…
World
Israeli Strike in Gaza Kills Three, Medics Say
At least three people were killed in an Israeli strike in Gaza, Palestinian health officials said, in the latest attack…
East-Africa
Plane overruns Mandera airstrip runway, crashes into vegetation
by Timothy CerulloFriday April 24, 2026 A routine flight on the Mandera-Nairobi route ended in a frightening runway incident on…
East-Africa
Dangote Plans Multi-Country Refinery Project in East Africa
Africa’s wealthiest individual, Aliko Dangote, who heads the Dangote Group, has announced ambitious plans to collaborate with Kenya and Uganda…
North-Africa
Somalia repatriates 174 migrants from Libya after detention, abuse
Friday April 24, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia brought home 174 young nationals from Libya on Thursday in a government-led…
Southern-Africa
South Africa’s President Suspends Police Chief Over Tender Case
President Cyril Ramaphosa, moving decisively amid scrutiny of police procurement, has placed National Police Commissioner Fannie Masemola on precautionary suspension.…
World
Norway Plans Social Media Ban for Children Under 16
Norway is moving to tighten children’s access to social media, with the government saying it will propose a ban for…
West-Africa
Nigerian President Seeks $516 Million Loan for Major Highway Project
In a significant move aimed at boosting infrastructure, President Bola Tinubu has formally requested the Senate’s approval to secure a…
Somalia
At Least 17 Somali Migrants Die as Boat Sinks Between Algeria and Spain
At Least 17 Somali Migrants Die After Boat Sinks Between Algeria and Spain, Envoy Says ALGIERS, April 24 – At…
North-Africa
At least 17 Somali migrants die in boat capsizing off Algeria coast
Friday April 24, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A boat carrying Somali migrants capsized between Algeria and Spain, killing at least…
