Somalia
Somali Future Council undecided on attending President Mohamud’s May 10 meeting
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali Future Council has cast doubt on President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s proposed consultation meeting,…
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Somalia
Somalia denies reports it expelled UAE ambassador, calls them false
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia on Tuesday flatly denied reports that it had expelled the United Arab Emirates ambassador,…
Southern-Africa
South Africa Puts National Student Aid Scheme Under Administration
In a decisive intervention, the national government has taken full control of the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), with Higher Education…
Somalia
Somali Future Council still undecided on attending Mohamud’s May 10 meeting
Tuesday May 5, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali Future Council has cast doubt on a consultation meeting proposed by President Hassan…
West-Africa
Mali’s Leader Takes Over Defense Role Following Minister’s Assassination
Mali’s military leader, Assimi Goïta, has stepped into the role of defense minister following the death of Sadio Camara, who was killed…
East-Africa
Oil tanker hijacking raises fears of fresh Gulf region disruption
By Pranav Baskar and Matthew Mpoke BiggMonday May 4, 2026 A brazen seizure off Yemen has renewed fears that Somali pirates are…
East-Africa
Analysis: Political opportunism fuels rival coalition in Ethiopia’s Somali region
By Khadar M LeyliMonday May 4, 2026 Symbiotic Antagonists A familiar political pattern is unfolding around Somali Regional State President Mustafa Omer:…
Somalia
Somali police chief meets Turkish delegation to strengthen security cooperation
Monday May 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali Police Force Commander General Asad Osman Abdullahi on Monday hosted a senior Turkish delegation…
East-Africa
Somalia youth role in politics and elections 2026
Somalia’s politics is shaped by clan history, security conditions and an election process that has often relied on indirect voting. As the…
East-Africa
Garissa non-locals condemn incitement after taxi driver death and Kitui killings
by STEPHEN ASTARIKOMonday May 4, 2026 Alex Njiru, their chairperson Christian community in Garissa./STEPHEN ASTARIKO Non-local community leaders in Garissa have sharply…
West-Africa
Obi Resigns from Nigerian Opposition Party, Citing Toxic Political Climate
Peter Obi, the former presidential candidate who represented the Labour Party, has officially parted ways with the African Democratic Congress (ADC), a…
