Central-Africa
South Africa to deport Kenyans linked to U.S. Afrikaner refugee scheme
South Africa arrests, orders deportation of 7 Kenyans linked to U.S. Afrikaner refugee program JOHANNESBURG — South African authorities have…
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Somalia
Somalia’s Puntland State minister alleges ISIS earned $10M from gold, charcoal smuggling
Puntland State minister says ISIS raised $10 million from illicit gold, charcoal as foreign fighter push falters AXADLE, Somalia —…
Somalia
Somalia to launch new passport in 2026, immigration authority confirms
Somalia to roll out new passport in 2026 as immigration agency touts security, digital reforms Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 MOGADISHU…
East-Africa
Somalia and Djibouti Defense Ministers Meet for Talks in Mogadishu
Somalia and Djibouti deepen defense ties as EASF ministers convene in Mogadishu MOGADISHU — Somalia and Djibouti on Wednesday reinforced…
Editorial
What Drove Axadle to Honor Puntland State’s President as Person of the Year
Why Axadle named Puntland State’s president Person of the Year: Wartime leadership against ISIS Sometimes leadership becomes legible only when…
Somalia
Somalia and UN sign 2025 framework to strengthen protection for conflict-affected children
MOGADISHU — Somalia and the United Nations on Wednesday signed a 2025 Implementation Guide, a strategic “Roadmap” to strengthen the…
Somalia
Somalia’s South West forces seize explosives bound for Mogadishu, commander says
South West regional security forces say they have seized 10 landmines allegedly bound for Mogadishu, thwarting what authorities described as…
Somalia
NISA Operation Eliminates Al‑Shabaab Fighters in Somalia’s Hiiraan Region
BELEDWEYNE, Somalia — Somali intelligence forces, backed by international partners, carried out a planned operation in the Tardo area of…
Somalia
Somali Universities Warn Against Using Schools as Election Polling Stations
Somali university group warns against using schools as polling stations Union cites student safety, disruption to learning and political neutrality…
Sports
FC Barcelona Seal Late Copa del Rey Win Over Guadalajara
FC Barcelona needed patience and precision to find a way past third-tier CD Guadalajara, grinding out a 2-0 away win…
Somalia
Jubbaland warns of national crisis in Somalia, slams federal leadership
KISMAYO, Somalia — Jubbaland’s interior minister warned Wednesday that Somalia is slipping into a national crisis under what he called…
