East-Africa
Ethiopia election: Parties, coalitions and candidates explained
Monday June 1, 2026 Ethiopians ready to vote in the general election to choose members of parliament, who will in turn select…
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West-Africa
Barrow Appoints New Gambian Army Chief Following Abuse Allegations
In a significant leadership shift, President Adama Barrow has named Major General Ousman Gomez as the Acting Chief of Defence Staff of…
East-Africa
U.S. citizen killed in Garissa county, northeastern Kenya
by Maxwell AmungaMonday June 1, 2026 A crime scene tape in a past scene. Photo Canva A U.S. citizen was stabbed to…
East-Africa
Malawi Presidency Denies Claims President Is ‘Absent’
Questions over whether President Peter Mutharika has been stepping back from the day-to-day demands of governing have drawn a firm rebuttal from…
West-Africa
Former Nigeria Military Chief and Wife Abducted in Katsina
In a troubling incident that underscores the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife have fallen victim…
Somalia
International partners urge Somali leaders to resume stalled election talks
Monday June 1, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s widening political standoff drew fresh international concern Monday, as key partners pressed the federal…
West-Africa
Missing Outspoken Critic of Mali’s Junta Remains Unfound
In a shocking incident that has raised alarm across Mali, prominent lawyer and government critic Mountaga Tall was abducted from his home…
North-Africa
Somalia and Egypt discuss strategic partnership at Korea-Africa meeting
Monday June 1, 2026 Seoul, South Korea (AX) — Somalia and Egypt used a high-level gathering in Seoul on Monday to press…
East-Africa
WHO chief: Community trust key to stopping rare Ebola strain
Trust from communities on the front lines will determine whether health officials can rein in a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic…
East-Africa
Somali military court hears case against two Ethiopians accused of al-Shabab ties
Monday June 1, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Military Court on Sunday opened proceedings in a case involving two Ethiopian nationals accused…
Somalia
Banadir releases Grade 8 exam timetable for 2025-26 school year
Sunday May 31, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The Banadir Regional Education Directorate on Sunday released the schedule for Grade 8 certificate examinations…
