Somalia
Pirates hijack oil tanker with 17 crew off Somali coast
Saturday April 25, 2026 An oil tanker was left under guard after being freed, a stark reminder of how quickly piracy can…
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Somalia’s eAqoonsi app shows progress and gaps in digital infrastructure push
Hassan IstiilaFriday April 24, 2026 On a dusty roadside in Elasha Biyaha, some 15 kilometers from Mogadishu, Sharmarke Aden sits in his…
West-Africa
Press Union Highlights ‘Shrinking Democratic Space’ in Liberia
In a stark warning, the Press Union of Liberia (PUL) has highlighted a troubling decline in democratic principles within the nation, particularly…
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 to keep…
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 on a…
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 repatriation effort…
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 $516.3 million…
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 17 people,…
Southern-Africa
Ghana Presses South Africa to Act After Reported Xenophobic Attacks
Ghana’s Foreign Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has lodged a formal protest with his South African counterpart after widely shared videos purportedly showing…
Somalia
Somalia condemns Iran attacks, backs Arab states amid regional tensions
Thursday April 23, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has renewed its sharp condemnation of Iran’s recent attacks on Arab countries, voicing unequivocal…
Central-Africa
Pope Leo XIV calls for justice, freedom in Equatorial Guinea
Before a crowd estimated at about 100,000, Pope Leo XIV delivered a pointed message at a national service attended by Teodoro Obiang…
