Somalia
Somali Cable TV Journalist Arrested by Mogadishu Police
Somali journalist Abdihafid Nur Barre arrested in Mogadishu; opposition figures decry media crackdown Tuesday February 24, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia —…
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North-Africa
Report Reveals U.S. Slashing Aid to Seven African Nations
The Trump administration is canceling humanitarian aid programs it previously identified as lifesaving, according to an internal State Department email…
North-Africa
Report: U.S. cuts aid to seven African nations
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is canceling humanitarian aid programs it previously identified as lifesaving, according to an internal State…
West-Africa
U.S. Congress Urges Response Following Nigeria Genocide Allegations Report
U.S. House Committees Urge Action on Religious Persecution in Nigeria U.S. House committees investigating the alleged persecution of Christians in…
Central-Africa
Chad Shuts Borders with Sudan Amid Escalating Conflict
Chad Closes Eastern Border Amid Escalating Sudanese Conflict Chad has closed its eastern border with Sudan in response to escalating…
Somalia
Northeastern administration outlines plans to hold local elections
Puntland State backs federal-led local council elections, warns against interference MOGADISHU, Somalia — Puntland State’s Ministry of Interior, Federal Affairs…
Central-Africa
Cameroon Sentences Soldiers for 2020 Anglophone Massacre
Cameroon Soldiers Sentenced for Ngarbuh Massacre In a landmark moment for accountability, three Cameroonian soldiers have been sentenced to prison…
Somalia
African Union and Somalia condemn deadly attack in Nigeria’s Zamfara State
African Union, Somalia condemn deadly Zamfara attack in Nigeria; demand release of abducted women, children The African Union and Somalia…
Southern-Africa
Scathing Probe Reveals Visa Fraud at South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs
JOHANNESBURG — The acting head of South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU) on Thursday urged residents to report suspicious behaviour…
Somalia
UN and partners meet Somali leaders after government-opposition talks collapse
MOGADISHU — The United Nations Transitional Assistance Mission in Somalia (UNTMIS) and other international partners met Monday with senior representatives…
North-Africa
France Repatriates Stolen ‘Talking Drum’ to Ivory Coast
France Returns Djidji Ayokwe Drum to Côte d’Ivoire: A Step Toward Reconciliation In a significant move toward addressing historical injustices,…
