Somalia
Maryam Qasim Ahmed Elected to Chair Somalia’s Independent Human Rights Commission
MOGADISHU — Dr. Maryam Qasim Ahmed was elected chairperson of Somalia’s Independent Human Rights Commission on Wednesday after a closely…
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West-Africa
WHO Seeks $1 Billion to Address Worldwide Health Emergencies
WHO Launches $1 Billion Global Appeal for Health Care Access in Humanitarian Crises The World Health Organization (WHO) has launched…
Somalia
Somalia executes woman convicted of child murder after public outrage
GALKAYO, Somalia — Authorities in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland State region on Tuesday executed a woman convicted of murdering a 14-year-old…
Southern-Africa
South Africa formally joins Afreximbank, launches US$8bn national programme
South Africa has today officially acceded to the Establishment Agreement of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), marking the formal entry…
North-Africa
Saif Al-Islam Gaddafi, Son of Libya’s Ex-Leader, Reportedly Dead
Saif al-Islam Gaddafi Reported Dead Amid Conflicting Accounts Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the 53-year-old son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi,…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Attends Dubai World Governments Summit for Second Year
DUBAI — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdilaahi Irro attended the World Governments Summit in Dubai on…
Somalia
Somali federal government eases tensions with Puntland State, Jubbaland before election talks
Somalia pledges inclusive dialogue as Jubaland, Puntland State allege flight blocks ahead of election talks MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s federal…
East-Africa
Rising ISIS Threat to U.S. Homeland Spurs AFRICOM Airstrikes in Somalia
The United States has sharply escalated airstrikes and partner operations in Somalia, pushing the fight against the Islamic State group…
Somalia
Mogadishu City Club Upsets Horseed FC to Claim 2026 General Daud Cup
Mogadishu City Club roars back from 2-0 down to win General Daud Cup over Horseed FC Mogadishu (AX) — Mogadishu…
Somalia
Somalia’s intelligence agency arrests man identified as former al-Shabab leader’s son
Somalia arrests alleged son of ex–al-Shabab leader after street-robbery video in Mogadishu MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security…
East-Africa
Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Flights to Tigray Region, Official Confirms
Ethiopian Airlines resumed flights to Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region on Tuesday, days after pausing service amid fresh clashes between regional…
