Somalia
Somali Ulema Council Urges Probe Into Mogadishu Land Disputes and Demolitions
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Union of Somali Ulema Councils has urged the federal government to stop any measures that infringe on citizens’…
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Somalia
Somali pirates demand $3 million for release of 10 hostages
Somali pirates are seeking a $3 million ransom for 10 Pakistani sailors held since April, reviving fears over a maritime threat that…
Somalia
Four Suspected Somali Pirates Buried After Reported Turkish Drone Strike
Garowe (AX) — Four men suspected of piracy were buried Thursday in Garmaal, a coastal area of Puntland State’s Nugaal region, one…
West-Africa
Tinubu Orders Five-Year Plan to Address Nigeria’s Security Threats
President Bola Tinubu has launched a five-year planning effort to overhaul coordination among Nigeria’s defence, intelligence and security agencies, ordering the preparation…
Somalia
Somali Pirates Demand $3 Million for Release of 10 Captives
Piracy off Somalia, which declined sharply after international intervention in 2011, has begun to re-emerge in recent years Islamabad (AX) — Somali…
Somalia
Fighting in southwestern Somalia kills dozens, including four civilians
At least four civilians were killed and 98 wounded after hours of heavy fighting between government forces and militias in Somalia’s southwestern…
Somalia
Former Somali president blames federal government for deadly Baidoa fighting
Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed has held the Federal Government responsible for Monday’s deadly clashes in Baidoa, warning…
West-Africa
World Cup Winner Patrick Vieira Named Senegal Head Coach
Patrick Vieira’s first challenge as Senegal’s new coach will be restoring confidence after the team’s painful 2026 World Cup exit and guiding…
North-Africa
Somali President Receives Credentials From Seven New Ambassadors
Somalia’s diplomatic outreach gained fresh momentum on Wednesday as President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud accepted the credentials of seven newly appointed ambassadors, formally…
West-Africa
Domitexka Represents a Missed Opportunity for African Capital
After years of silence, a spinning mill in the heart of Senegal is running again—a small but powerful sign of what the…
Central-Africa
Chad Quietly Reestablishes Its Defense Partnership With France
Chad and France appear to be restoring the military partnership N’Djamena ended in November 2024—a shift that underscores both countries’ continuing shared…
