Central-Africa
Energy Buyers Shift Focus to Africa Amid Rising Middle East Tensions
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is prompting a significant shift in oil procurement strategies among European and Asian…
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Somalia
Somali forces kill 12 al-Shabab fighters in Bay region, Defense Ministry says
Monday April 6, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali government forces, supported by international partners, killed 12 al-Shabab fighters in a…
Central-Africa
DR Congo to receive third-country deportees from US under new deal
By Edna Mohamed, Reuters and The Associated PressMonday April 6, 2026 Migrants deported last year by the United States to…
Somalia
Turkish drilling ship to start offshore operations in Somalia this week
Monday April 6, 2026 Türkiye’s Çağrı Bey drillship is seen at a port, Mersin, southern Türkiye, Feb. 14, 2026. (AA…
North-Africa
Dozens Feared Missing After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Libya Coast
At least two people have been confirmed dead and dozens remain unaccounted for after a migrant vessel capsized in the…
Central-Africa
Cameroon Approves Return of Vice President Position in Government
After more than 40 years in power, President Paul Biya is poised to install a vice-president for the first time…
Somalia
Somalia says historic oil exploration has economic, geopolitical significance
Monday April 6, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia is on the verge of its first offshore oil drilling campaign, a…
West-Africa
Nigerian Army Rescues 31 Hostages Following Church Attack
In a dramatic turn of events, the military announced the successful rescue of 31 worshippers who had been taken hostage…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Irro announces a major cabinet reshuffle
Monday April 6, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has carried out…
Somalia
President Mohamud meets Southwest elders in Baidoa to advance reconciliation
Sunday April 5, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Sunday with traditional elders in Baidoa, stepping…
Somalia
Hiiraan Online Urges Protection of Somalia’s State-Building Progress
By Hon. Ali M OmarSunday April 5, 2026 The Federal Government says it will not accept lessons in democracy from…
