Somalia
Somalia’s Electoral Crises Recur Every Four Years, Hiiraan Online Reports
By Abdishakur Ali MireWednesday June 3, 2026 Somalia is again slipping into political uncertainty, this time driven by the continued failure to…
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Somalia
Somali police, Khaire blame each other after Mogadishu gunfight ahead of protest
Wednesday June 3, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Tensions erupted into gunfire in central Mogadishu on Wednesday, as Somali police and former Prime…
Southern-Africa
Heart Care Inequality Leaves Vulnerable Children at Greater Health Risk
Despite dramatic leaps in medical science, Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is still one of the world’s most prevalent birth defects—and it continues…
West-Africa
Nollywood Actor Emeka Ike Plans Legal Action Over Voter Data Breach
In a troubling turn of events, renowned Nollywood actor Emeka Ike has signaled his intention to pursue legal recourse following the unauthorized…
East-Africa
Kenya health minister says Kenyan Somalis have gained freedoms under Ruto
Wednesday June 3, 2026 Wajir, Kenya (AX) — Kenya’s Health Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale on Tuesday said the Somali community in Kenya…
East-Africa
Mondlane Builds New Party Ahead of Mozambique’s 2029 Elections
Venâncio Mondlane insists the 2024 race was his to lose only on paper. Now, as Peter Fabricius writes for Daily Maverick, he…
West-Africa
Former president rejects government limits on Mogadishu protest sites
Wednesday June 3, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Former Somali President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed said Tuesday that opposition leaders will not accept any…
East-Africa
Duale asks Ruto to reopen Somalia border, expedite Garissa-Liboi project
by STEPHEN ASTARIKOWednesday June 3, 2026 Health CS Aden Duale addressing residents of Maalimin, ladgera sub county./STEPHEN ASTARIKO Health Cabinet Secretary Aden…
East-Africa
Mnangagwa Defies Zimbabwe Army Chiefs Over Potential Third Term Bid
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has brushed aside mounting resistance from a bloc of retired military generals and former senior civil servants to Constitutional…
East-Africa
Somalia needs political settlement before it is too late, report says
By Afyare Abdi ElmiWednesday June 3, 2026 People protest against the extension of the extension of the mandate of the current federal…
East-Africa
Ruto pledges more resources for Northern Kenya at end of three-day tour
Wednesday June 3, 2026 President William Ruto has ended his three-day tour of Northern Kenya with a renewed promise to direct more…
