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South Africa’s inflation rises to near two-year high
South Africa’s underlying inflation pressures strengthened in May, a development closely watched for clues about where prices — and interest rates —…
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Somalia
Jubbaland says Doolow airport closure hurts aid, trade and health services
Thursday June 18, 2026 Kismayo (AX) — Jubbaland on Wednesday accused Somalia’s federal government of keeping Doolow airport shut for political reasons,…
East-Africa
Mozambique Police Accused of Using Spies to Target Government Critics
More than 18 months after disputed elections plunged Mozambique into unrest, the country’s criminal police are facing intensifying scrutiny amid allegations that…
East-Africa
IGAD backs Somalia’s sovereignty after North Western State of Somalia opens Jerusalem embassy
Thursday June 18, 2026 Djibouti (AX) — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development on Thursday urged restraint and a firm احترام for Somalia’s…
Somalia
Israeli defense minister says Israel had secret security ties with North Western State of Somalia
Thursday June 18, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Israel and North Western State of Somalia are moving to deepen a relationship that, according…
East-Africa
IGAD, African Development Bank launch regional early warning project
Wednesday June 17, 2026 Djibouti (AX) — A new regional initiative backed by IGAD and the African Development Bank Group is targeting…
West-Africa
Sonko Warns Senegal’s President Faye Against Unlimited Power
In a recent interview, National Assembly Speaker and former Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko reassured Senegalese citizens that the integrity of the nation…
Somalia
Arab Parliament backs Somalia, rejects North Western State of Somalia embassy opening in Jerusalem
Wednesday June 17, 2026 Cairo (AX) — The Arab Parliament on Tuesday sharply denounced North Western State of Somalia’s opening of an…
Central-Africa
Some People Question Whether the Ebola Virus Is Real
In conflict-battered eastern DR Congo, deep distrust of outside authorities—rooted in scepticism, doubt, and fear—is undermining the response effort and sharply heightening…
Somalia
Four Somali states withdraw from national fisheries strategy process
Wednesday June 17, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Fisheries authorities from four Somali federal member states have pulled out of talks on the…
West-Africa
France Defeats Senegal in World Cup Rematch 24 Years Later
Senegal’s first-half performance offered a glimmer of hope, showcasing their potential with numerous scoring opportunities. However, as the match unfolded, France displayed…
