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…
Year: <span>2026</span>
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…
Somalia
Somali Future Council still undecided on attending Mohamud’s May 10 meeting
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali Future Council has cast doubt on a consultation meeting proposed by…
West-Africa
Mali’s Leader Takes Over Defense Role Following Minister’s Assassination
Mali’s military leader, Assimi Goïta, has stepped into the role of defense minister following the death of Sadio Camara, who…
Somalia
Police search for masterminds after weapons seized on Thika–Garissa Highway
By Margaret KalekyeTuesday May 5, 2026 Investigators are following fresh leads after security officers intercepted a bus carrying a concealed…
Somalia
Air Defenses Thwart Drone Attack Over Khartoum
Khartoum International Airport became the focal point of conflict on Monday as Sudanese air defenses intercepted drones, according to reports…
World
MV Hondius: A Timeline of Events on Board
A confirmed case of hantavirus on board a cruise ship anchored off Cape Verde has prompted heightened precautions as authorities…
World
Ex-NY Mayor Giuliani Has Pneumonia, Remains in Critical Condition, Spokesman Says
Rudy Giuliani, the former New York mayor who became the face of the city’s response to the September 11 attacks,…
World
US Secret Service at shooting scene in Washington
A shooting involving law enforcement near the heart of Washington prompted a rapid response Sunday, with the US Secret Service…
East-Africa
Oil tanker hijacking raises fears of fresh Gulf region disruption
By Pranav Baskar and Matthew Mpoke BiggMonday May 4, 2026 A brazen seizure off Yemen has renewed fears that Somali…
World
UAE Reports Attacks as US-Iran Ceasefire Nears Collapse
The fragile ceasefire between Iran and the United States was on the brink on Monday as both sides exchanged fire…
