Somalia
Trump extends U.S. national emergency on Somalia for one year
Monday April 13, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — President Donald Trump has prolonged the U.S. national emergency over Somalia for another year, renewing…
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North-Africa
Millions of Sudanese Endure Severe Hunger, Surviving on One Meal Daily
As Sudan grapples with a worsening food crisis, millions of citizens are struggling to get by on just one meal each day.…
Somalia
Somali Future Council warns against politicizing the national army
Monday April 13, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali Future Council on Sunday issued a sharp warning against politicizing the Somali National…
West-Africa
Polls Close in Benin as Finance Minister Romuald Wadagni Seeks Election Win
Polling stations in Benin have officially closed following a significant turnout, with nearly eight million voters participating in the presidential election. Finance…
Central-Africa
Pope Leo XIV to highlight needs on 10-day Africa tour
Pope Leo XIV will soon undertake a sweeping 18,000-kilometre journey through Algeria, Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea, a packed itinerary that includes…
West-Africa
Scores of Civilians Killed in Nigeria Airstrike Targeting Market
A tragic airstrike by the Nigerian military has claimed the lives of numerous individuals, primarily traders, after hitting a village market. This…
East-Africa
Djibouti President Guelleh wins sixth straight term in office
Saturday April 11, 2026 Djibouti (AX) — President Ismail Omar Guelleh has secured a sixth straight term in office after sweeping Friday’s…
East-Africa
Djibouti’s Guelleh set to win sixth term after age limits lifted
Friday April 10, 2026 Djibouti heads to the polls on Friday in a presidential vote that is widely expected to hand incumbent…
West-Africa
Nigeria Criticizes U.S. for ‘Unbalanced’ Travel Warning
The United States is urging its citizens to think twice before traveling to Nigeria, pointing to increasing threats of terrorism, kidnapping, and…
Southern-Africa
Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Highlights Economic, Oil Progress in Namibia Address
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah used her State of the Nation Address to unveil an ambitious plan to jump-start growth, anchoring it on targeted…
Somalia
Turkish drillship arrives in Somalia for first overseas deep-sea mission
Mucahithan AvciogluFriday April 10, 2026 A Turkish deep-sea drilling vessel has reached Somalia, setting in motion what Ankara is calling a “historic…
