North-Africa
Somali immigration officials thwart attempt to smuggle girl to Libya
Mogadishu — Somalia’s Immigration and Citizenship Agency said Wednesday it foiled an attempt to smuggle a Somali minor out of…
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Somalia
Israel Accredits First North Western State of Somalia Ambassador, President Irro to Visit Israel
Israel accredits first North Western State of Somalia ambassador, deepening ties after recognition JERUSALEM — Israel has granted diplomatic accreditation…
West-Africa
Trump Calls to Expel Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib from the United States
Trump says Omar, Tlaib should be sent ‘back’ after State of the Union protests WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said…
West-Africa
Former Finance Minister Tweah Claims VP Conspired to Imprison Him
Tweah Accuses Vice President Koung of Conspiracy During Corruption Trial Former Finance Minister Samuel Tweah has accused Vice President Jeremiah…
Somalia
Somalia’s Northeastern Administration Accuses North Western State of Somalia of Deadly Sanaag Region Attack
Northeastern administration accuses North Western State of Somalia forces of attack in Sanaag’s Waqdariya; casualties reported Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026…
North-Africa
Why African Blocs Must Avert a New Scramble for Critical Minerals
A new scramble for Africa is underway — not with warships or colonial flags, but with battery supply chains, green-transition…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Seeks U.S. Interest with Promising Mineral Resources
North Western State of Somalia’s Bid for International Recognition In a bold move to gain international legitimacy, separatist North Western…
West-Africa
Nigeria Faces Protests Following Arrest of Former Governor El-Rufai
Protests Erupt in Kaduna Over El-Rufai’s Continued Detention Protests erupted in various parts of Kaduna State in response to the…
North-Africa
Sudan Prioritizes National Interests and Territorial Unity
Sudan’s Stance on Ending the Civil War The Sudanese government emphasized the importance of proposals respecting national integrity in resolving…
Somalia
Turkey vows to block Israeli aggression reaching Horn of Africa, official says
ANKARA, Türkiye — Türkiye vowed Wednesday to stand firmly with Somalia and denounced Israel’s recognition of breakaway North Western State…
West-Africa
Arsenal sign Somali-British midfielder Maalik Hashi to first professional contract
Thursday February 26, 2026 Photo via Arsenal.com Mogadishu (AX) — Arsenal have confirmed Somali-British midfielder Maalik Hashi has signed his…
