Somalia
Poorest Somalis suffer as worthless shillings pile up in Somalia
Mohamed Gabobe in MogadishuMonday May 11, 2026 So worn they are now being turned away by buses, Somalia’s banknotes have become a…
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East-Africa
Floods displace 10,000 families in Garissa, thousands more at risk
by STEPHEN ASTARIKOMonday May 11, 2026 IDPs from floodwaters from Bula Punda in Garissa are camping at the Police Training Centre./STEPHEN ASTARIKO…
East-Africa
Four years of preventable policy failure, Hiiraan Online says
By Dr. Ali Said FaqiMonday May 11, 2026 When President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud campaigned on the promise of “Somalis at peace with…
Somalia
Somali opposition calls new Mogadishu protest, accuses government of obstruction
Monday May 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s dominant opposition alliance said Monday it will return to the streets of Mogadishu on…
Southern-Africa
Namibians Call for Salary Increases After Transport Fare Hike
A government-approved rise in taxi and bus fares set to take effect on May 18 has sparked swift backlash across Namibia, with…
Southern-Africa
South Africa Declares National Disaster as Severe Weather Batters Country
South Africa has escalated its response to the extreme weather battering the country, declaring the ongoing severe storms a national disaster. The…
East-Africa
Macron opens Africa summit in Kenya, pushes new partnership with continent
Monday May 11, 2026 Emmanuel Macron arrived in Kenya on Sunday, launching a visit that sets the stage for the Africa Forward…
East-Africa
Somali region launches nearly $3 million water project in Qabridaharre
Monday May 11, 2026 Jigjiga (AX) — A long-awaited solution to Qabridaharre’s water problems took a major step forward on Sunday, when…
Southern-Africa
Africa Requires a Sustainable Migration Strategy Beyond Xenophobia
Migration has emerged as a pivotal issue both in Africa and globally, fueled by factors such as conflict, job scarcity, economic disparities,…
Central-Africa
DR Congo Opposition Rejects President Tshisekedi’s Third-Term Bid
President Félix Tshisekedi has ignited a political backlash in the Democratic Republic of the Congo after saying he would consider a third…
Somalia
Former prime minister accuses Somali forces of firing on Dayniile protesters
Monday May 11, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali Prime Minister Hassan Ali Khaire on Sunday said government forces opened fire on…
