East-Africa
Somalia’s 2026 Election, Explained: Who Votes, Who Runs, and What’s at Stake
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia is preparing for a planned shift to direct national elections in 2026, a major change in a country…
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Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest Parliament speaker warns against regional elections in Barawe
Saturday March 21, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — A looming election dispute in Somalia’s Southwest State has sparked a stark warning from the…
Somalia
Somali president marks Eid al-Fitr with troops in newly liberated Lower Shabelle town
Saturday March 21, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Marking Eid al-Fitr on Friday, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud prayed alongside Somali Armed Forces…
North-Africa
CAF Under Pressure as Guinea Challenges Morocco’s 1976 AFCON Victory
In a dramatic turn of events, the Confederation of African Football (CAF) is under scrutiny following its recent decision to revoke Senegal’s…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Mohamud urges business leaders to aid drought-hit families
Friday March 20, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Confronting soaring prices and a deepening hunger crisis, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Thursday…
North-Africa
Several federal ministers resign as Somalia’s political crisis deepens
Friday March 20, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A deepening rift between Mogadishu and Southwest State burst into public view on Friday as…
Somalia
Somalia’s Southwest State forces capture armed men after clashes near Baidoa
Friday March 20, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State security forces said they detained several armed men on the outskirts of Baidoa…
East-Africa
Oil Price Surge Affects Economic Conditions Across Africa
The Conversation Africa reached out to five academic experts from Nigeria, South Africa, Senegal, Kenya, and Ethiopia to explore the pressing issue:…
East-Africa
Deadly rains batter Zimbabwe, leaving more than 130 dead
At least 132 people have died and dozens more were injured as heavy rains continue to batter large parts of Zimbabwe, the…
West-Africa
Iran war leaves Europe facing another energy crisis
Katya AdlerEurope EditorThursday March 19, 2026 Turbulence in the Middle East has sent a fresh shudder through Europe’s energy system, stirring memories…
Somalia
Somali Future Council backs Southwest State’s break with Mogadishu, urges constitutional resolution
Thursday March 19, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Political friction between Baidoa and Mogadishu sharpened Thursday after the opposition-aligned Somali Future Council backed…
