West-Africa
Guinea Acts Against Border Dispute with Liberia
In a significant declaration, Dansa Kourouma, the Speaker of Guinea’s National Transitional Council (NTC), affirmed the nation’s commitment to safeguarding the contested…
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East-Africa
Dozens Killed by Mobs Amid Witchcraft Panic in Mozambique
A grim wave of vigilante killings has left at least 60 people dead, driven by panic over rumours that men’s genitals were…
East-Africa
Kenya police use teargas to disperse anti-France protesters near Macron summit
Wednesday May 13, 2026 Teargas billowed through Nairobi’s city centre on Tuesday as Kenyan police moved to break up dozens of anti-France…
North-Africa
Egypt says sailors on hijacked ship off Somalia coast are in good health
Wednesday May 13, 2026 Egyptian diplomats moved quickly after pirates seized a commercial cargo vessel with an Egyptian crew off the Somali…
West-Africa
Tributes Honor Nollywood Actor Alexx Ekubo Following Recent Passing
Tragic news has emerged from the Nigerian film industry as beloved Nollywood actor Alexx Ekubo has passed away at the age of…
Somalia
Ayan Farah, Asmaa Jama to represent Somalia at 61st Venice Biennale
Wednesday May 13, 2026 left Ayan Farah. Photo: Christofer Wallentin. right Asmaa Jama. Photo: Tom Whitson “From a country with the history…
West-Africa
Nigeria Air Raids Prompt Outrage Over Reported Civilian Casualties
In a tragic incident that has heightened concerns over civilian safety, an airstrike by the Nigerian military in Tumfa market, Zamfara State,…
East-Africa
South African Court Ruling Bars Repeat Asylum Applications
South Africa’s top court has drawn a clear line in the sand: foreign nationals whose asylum bids have already been rejected may…
Somalia
U.S. denies mediating Somalia political dispute as election tensions rise
Wednesday May 13, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The United States has pushed back against reports that it is serving as a direct…
West-Africa
Nigerian Airstrike Hits Zamfara Market, Resulting in Civilian Casualties
In a tragic incident in Nigeria’s northwest Zamfara state, at least 100 civilians lost their lives due to a military airstrike targeting…
North-Africa
UAE condemns hijacking of oil tanker carrying Egyptian sailors off Yemen
Wednesday May 13, 2026 The UAE has strongly denounced the hijacking of an oil tanker off the Yemeni coast, a vessel carrying…
