Southern-Africa
Leaders Urge Calm After ‘Igbo King’ Row Sparks Violence in South Africa
Eastern Cape Premier Lubabalo Oscar Mabuyane, backed by the national government, has appealed for calm after violent unrest erupted in…
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Somalia
Türkiye to expand Black Sea and Somalia drilling operations in April
Tuesday March 31, 2026 Türkiye’s drilling fleet is moving into a busier phase, with new exploration and production campaigns lined…
West-Africa
Nigeria’s Foreign Minister Yusuf Tuggar Announces Resignation
In a significant political shift, Yusuf Tuggar has officially resigned as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, signaling his intent to…
Somalia
News outlets falsely report North Western State of Somalia sought extradition of Ilhan Omar
Faisal Ali – Tuesday March 31, 2026 The Minnesota congresswoman Ilhan Omar. Photograph: Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc/Getty Images A wave…
East-Africa
Mozambican Navy Accused of Killing Fishermen in Coastal Waters
Mozambique’s navy is under scrutiny after personnel were accused of unlawfully killing and injuring fishermen in Cabo Delgado on March…
Somalia
Somali PM rejects indirect elections after federal forces seize Baidoa
Tuesday March 31, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s prime minister has rejected calls for indirect voting in South West State…
Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest state accuses federal government of using Turkish-trained forces as tensions rise
Monday March 30, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Southwest State on Sunday accused the federal government of turning Turkish-trained troops…
East-Africa
Federal troops seize control of Baidoa after heavy fighting
Monday March 30, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Federal government forces, reinforced by armed groups linked to opposition factions in Southwest…
West-Africa
Sahel Juntas Enhance Repression of Journalists, According to Report
A recent report from the International Press Institute (IPI) unveils a troubling trend: a growing repression of journalists across the…
Somalia
Southwest President Laftagareen resigns after federal troops seize Baidoa
Monday March 30, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State President Abdiaziz Hassan Mohamed Laftagareen stepped down Monday, just hours after…
Somalia
Somali president briefs diplomats on security and electoral developments
Monday March 30, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Monday held talks with ambassadors and representatives…
