Southern-Africa
South Africa Deploys Army to Tackle Rising Crime
Troops are now on the streets as South Africa turns to its army to bolster overstretched police in a push…
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East-Africa
Djibouti, North Western State of Somalia and Ethiopia Form Strategic Triangle in Horn of Africa
By: OMAR M ELMIWednesday April 1, 2026 Perched at the mouth of the Red Sea and astride one of the…
East-Africa
Somalia prime minister Hamza Abdi Barre policies and reforms explained
Somalia’s Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre has focused his government on rebuilding state capacity, tightening public management, and pushing major…
East-Africa
Somalia president Hassan Sheikh Mohamud leadership analysis 2026
In 2026, Somalia’s political debate is increasingly focused on how President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is managing three linked challenges: a…
East-Africa
Somalia indirect election system vs direct voting explained
Somalia has used an indirect election system, built around clan and delegate representation, for much of the past two decades.…
East-Africa
Ethiopia Faces Energy and Fertilizer Shock From Middle East Turmoil
By Omar M. ElmiWednesday April 1, 2026 A war far from Ethiopia’s borders is already sending tremors through the country’s…
West-Africa
Nigerian Ministers Resign Following President Tinubu’s 2027 Ultimatum
A significant shake-up is underway in the Nigerian government, sparked by a decisive ultimatum from President Bola Tinubu. This mandate…
East-Africa
Rwanda Pushes to Expand Access to Surgical Care
Rwanda has taken a significant step to widen access to surgery with the overhaul of the surgical department at Kibungo…
Central-Africa
Somalia advance in AFCON 2027 qualifiers after beating Mauritius
Wednesday April 1, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has written a fresh chapter in its football history, edging Mauritius 4-2…
West-Africa
Nigerian Senate Approves $6 Billion Loan Request from Government
In a decisive move, the House of Representatives has greenlit President Bola Tinubu’s proposal for a substantial external loan totaling…
Southern-Africa
Delays and Poor Cooperation Stall Namibia’s Fishrot Corruption Investigation
Years after the Fishrot fraud and corruption scandal first rattled Namibia, government-appointed curators say their bid to trace, seize and…
