Somalia
Somali Future Council sets conditions for joining President’s dialogue
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s opposition-aligned Somali Future Council has said it is prepared to take part…
Year: <span>2026</span>
East-Africa
Sudan Recalls Envoy, Accuses Ethiopia of Involvement in Conflict
Sudan has taken decisive diplomatic action by recalling its ambassador to Ethiopia, escalating tensions after accusing Ethiopia and the UAE…
West-Africa
Weah Criticizes Liberian Government for Erosion of Democracy
In a stark warning about the state of Liberia’s democracy, former President George M. Weah has leveled serious accusations against…
East-Africa
Foot-and-mouth outbreak disrupts Botswana’s beef exports to key markets
Botswana’s struggle to contain foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is tightening the screws on the national economy and rural livelihoods, with beef…
World
Man shot after firing at Secret Service agents, injuring bystander near White House
An armed confrontation just outside the White House perimeter triggered a brief lockdown yesterday afternoon after Secret Service officers encountered…
Somalia
Mali’s Goïta Takes Defence Role as Attacks Escalate
BAMAKO, May 5 — Mali’s junta leader, Assimi Goïta, has taken on the responsibilities of defence minister in an interim…
Somalia
Somali Future Council undecided on attending President Mohamud’s May 10 meeting
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali Future Council has cast doubt on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s proposed…
World
Stars shine at Met Gala, fashion’s biggest night for style
On fashion’s biggest night, the Met Gala once again turned Manhattan into a theater of celebrity, drawing Hollywood, music, sports…
Somalia
Somalia denies reports it expelled UAE ambassador, calls them false
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia on Tuesday flatly denied reports that it had expelled the United Arab…
Southern-Africa
South Africa Puts National Student Aid Scheme Under Administration
In a decisive intervention, the national government has taken full control of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), with…
World
WHO suspects human-to-human transmission on virus-hit cruise ship
A possible case of human-to-human transmission may be unfolding among close contacts aboard the cruise ship at the center of…
