West-Africa
Nigerian Airports Face Congestion Amid New Cashless Policy Challenges
The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria’s (FAAN) newly launched cashless payment system has triggered massive congestion at the country’s major…
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Somalia
Somalia Condemns Iran’s Military Strikes on Arab Countries
Somalia condemns Iranian strikes on Arab states, backs Gulf allies and urges restraint MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government on Sunday…
Southern-Africa
Namibian MPs Decry Order Requiring Use of Public Health Facilities
Directive to force public servants into state healthcare ignites constitutional and capacity debate A government directive ordering public servants and…
Somalia
Somali Opposition MPs Accuse Federal Government of Blocking Travel to Garowe
Flight carrying Puntland State lawmakers ordered back to Mogadishu; Puntland State suspends Daallo Airlines MOGADISHU, Somalia — More than 30…
Somalia
Jubaland President Invites Somali Federal Lawmakers to Kismayo for Political Consultations
KISMAYO, Somalia — Jubaland State President Ahmed Mohamed Islam Madobe has invited federal lawmakers from his state to a consultative…
Somalia
Somalia’s NISA says over 40 al-Shabaab militants killed in Hiiraan, Lower Shabelle operations
Somalia says NISA raids kill more than 40 Al-Shabaab militants in Hiiraan, Lower Shabelle MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s National Intelligence…
East-Africa
UK’s Youngest Somali Pilot Moves Closer to Commercial Aviation Career
Sunday, March 1, 2026 LONDON — At 18, Suleiman Dida has already cleared one of aviation’s most daunting thresholds: a…
East-Africa
Britain’s youngest Somali pilot moves closer to a commercial airline career
Flight path: At 18, Suleiman Dida charts a course as the U.K.’s youngest Somali pilot Sunday, March 1, 2026 London…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Mohamud Hosts Iftar with Leaders After Talks Collapse
MOGADISHU — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud hosted an iftar meeting at the Presidential Palace with leaders of political organizations,…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia condemns Iranian strikes on Gulf states, pledges solidarity
North Western State of Somalia condemns Iran’s strikes on Gulf states, warns of threat to regional stability HARGEISA — North…
Somalia
EU pledges €63 million in aid to drought-hit Somalia; 6.5 million hungry
Mogadishu (AX) — The European Union on Thursday announced €63 million in new humanitarian funding for Somalia as 6.5 million…
