North-Africa
At Least 50 Migrants Die After Boat Capsizes Off Libya
Wednesday July 15, 2026 Nairobi (AX) — A wooden boat carrying migrants across the Mediterranean capsized off Libya’s eastern coast Tuesday, killing…
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West-Africa
Mogadishu Upgrade Leaves Poor and Displaced Workers Behind
Wednesday July 15, 2026 Ibrahim Mohamed Fanaay (left) says the ban on household waste pits has left him unable to support his…
East-Africa
Malawi Government Urges Vaccinations as Measles Fears Grow
Health officials are monitoring thousands of measles infections across several districts as the deadly virus spreads through communities, prompting the government to…
Central-Africa
WHO Warns Ebola Outbreak May Be Four Times Larger
The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned that the Ebola outbreak affecting the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Uganda may…
Somalia
Somali Army Kills 42 Al-Shabab Militants in Hiiraan Region
Wednesday July 15, 2026 Beledweyne (AX) — Somali troops and international partners killed 42 al-Shabab militants and injured another 12 in airstrikes…
West-Africa
Nigerian Lawmakers Clear Way for Fresh Review of State Police Bill
In a significant shift, the House of Representatives has overturned its earlier vote on a constitutional amendment bill seeking to establish state…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Meets UK Ambassador in Hargeisa
Wednesday July 15, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia’s push for wider international engagement featured prominently Tuesday as President…
Somalia
Somalia and China Sign Duty-Free Deal for Somali Fish Exports
Wednesday July 15, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali seafood producers have gained duty-free entry to China under a new agreement that officials…
Central-Africa
South African Anti-Migrant Group Says Leader Was Assassinated
Tuesday July 14, 2026 FILE PHOTO: Backers of the South African anti-immigrant organisation ‘March and March’ take part in a demonstration in…
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East-Africa
Record El Niño threatens flooding across East Africa and Asia
A fast-strengthening El Niño system could unleash a damaging mix of floods, drought and disease across vulnerable communities in East Africa and…
Somalia
Somali President Arrives in Qatar to Offer Condolences Over Former Emir’s Death
Tuesday July 14, 2026 Doha (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud landed in Doha on Tuesday, joining international leaders paying tribute…
