East-Africa
Somalia stays alert as Ebola cases are reported in East African countries
Thursday May 21, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Ministry of Health on Thursday stepped up Ebola preparedness efforts after new outbreaks were…
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West-Africa
Mali Conflict Intensifies with Reported Use of Banned Cluster Bombs
For the first time in Mali’s turbulent north, the military, alongside Russian forces, has commenced the use of cluster munitions amid ongoing…
Somalia
Somalia Condemns North Western State of Somalia Plan to Open Embassy in Jerusalem
Thursday May 21, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government on Wednesday denounced North Western State of Somalia’s plan to establish an…
North-Africa
Libyan Militia Commander Faces ICC Trial Over Torture Allegations
In a milestone moment for victims of Libya’s long-running violence, the International Criminal Court has opened a three-day hearing for Khaled Mohamed…
Central-Africa
Sierra Leone Accepts Migrants Deported From the United States
Sierra Leone has stepped into the spotlight as the newest African country accepting migrants deported from the United States amid President Donald…
Somalia
U.S. delegation meets Puntland State leaders in Garowe on security, political talks
Thursday May 21, 2026 Garowe (AX) — In a meeting that underscored both security concerns and Somalia’s unsettled politics, a U.S. delegation…
Somalia
Nearly 40,000 Somali students to take national secondary exams in June 2026
Wednesday May 20, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia will administer its national secondary school examinations for the 2025-26 academic year from June…
East-Africa
Somalia faces growing foreign interference amid fight to preserve sovereignty
By Abdirahman Roble UlayareWednesday May 20, 2026 Introduction For many informed Somalis, the answer to who has kept Somalia from becoming a…
East-Africa
Rwandan opposition leader Victoire Ingabire faces new trial
Rwandan opposition figure Victoire Ingabire is back in court for a second trial, this time accused of inciting public unrest and joining…
East-Africa
Kenya transport strike over fuel price hikes called off
By George Obulutsa and Vincent Mumo NzilaniWednesday May 20, 2026 People walk during a strike by public transport operators driven by rising…
East-Africa
Zimbabwean Tycoon Chivayo’s Ex-Wife and Mother-in-Law Both Arrested
A family feud has spilled into the courts: Wicknell Chivayo’s former mother-in-law, Tabitha Madzikanda, has been arrested on suspicion of fraud, accused…
