North-Africa
Messi ties men’s World Cup goals record in Argentina win over Algeria
By DAVE SKRETTAWednesday June 17, 2026 Lionel Messi dabbed at his eyes with the hem of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey after putting…
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Somalia
North Western State of Somalia rejects Somali federal government criticism of Israel ties
Wednesday June 17, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia on Tuesday brushed aside the Somali federal government’s criticism of…
Central-Africa
Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in World Cup opener
By Michael KahnThursday June 18, 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group K – Portugal v DR Congo Purchase Licensing Rights Portugal…
West-Africa
Harry Kane ties England’s World Cup scoring record in 4-2 win
By SCHUYLER DIXONThursday June 18, 2026 England got the response it needed, and Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham made sure of it.…
Somalia
Somali cabinet condemns North Western State of Somalia president’s Israel visit as sovereignty breach
Thursday June 18, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government on Thursday issued a sharp rebuke of North Western State of Somalia…
Somalia
Somalia condemns North Western State of Somalia leader’s visit to Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories
Somalia: Federal Govt condemns North Western State of Somalia leader’s visit to Israeli-occupied Palestinian territories MOGADISHU, June 18 – Somalia on Thursday…
Somalia
Seven-year-old Abdiqadir may lose ability to walk without $750 operation after US airstrike
Mohamed Gabobe in Mogadishu and Mark TownsendThursday June 18, 2026 Abdiqadir Salah’s family is racing against time. The seven-year-old was hit by…
East-Africa
Somalia U-17 women make history with 8-2 win over Sudan
Thursday June 18, 2026 Dar Es Salaam (AX) — Somalia’s U-17 women’s football team delivered a breakthrough moment on Wednesday, overpowering Sudan…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia leader says no Israeli military presence now, but future possible
JERUSALEM, June 18 – North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, known as Cirro, said Israel does not currently have…
Somalia
Jubbaland says Doolow airport closure hurts aid, trade and health services
Thursday June 18, 2026 Kismayo (AX) — Jubbaland on Wednesday accused Somalia’s federal government of keeping Doolow airport shut for political reasons,…
East-Africa
IGAD backs Somalia’s sovereignty after North Western State of Somalia opens Jerusalem embassy
Thursday June 18, 2026 Djibouti (AX) — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development on Thursday urged restraint and a firm احترام for Somalia’s…
