East-Africa
Macky Sall of Senegal Faces Public Scrutiny in UN Leadership Bid
Former President of Senegal, Macky Sall, has asserted that achieving lasting global peace hinges on addressing the persistent issues of poverty, inequality,…
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East-Africa
Malawi Faces Severe Fuel Shortages as Crisis Reaches Critical Point
Fuel shortages have pushed the country to a perilous brink, the government warned, saying the nation is now “dangerously exposed” as the…
East-Africa
Iran condemns Israel’s envoy to North Western State of Somalia for violating Somalia’s sovereignty
Tuesday April 21, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Iran on Tuesday sharply criticized Israel’s decision to appoint an ambassador to North Western State…
West-Africa
Nigerian Government Charges Military Officers in Connection with Alleged Coup Plot
The Nigerian government has officially charged a number of retired senior military officers in connection with an alleged coup attempt aimed at…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe ruling party youths urge government to reject Chivayo’s gift
Zimbabwe’s ruling party youth wing has urged Parliament to reject a reported US$3.6 million offer from businessman Wicknell Chivayo, warning the move…
West-Africa
Burkina Faso Junta Dissolves 118 Human Rights Organizations in Major Crackdown
The military government has escalated its crackdown on civil society, recently dissolving 118 organizations, with many focusing on human rights advocacy. The…
Somalia
Somalia commission orders ministers in Parliament to give up dual roles
Tuesday April 21, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s constitutional watchdog has moved to force a long-simmering political question into the open, telling…
Central-Africa
200 Hostages Freed in Joint DR Congo-Uganda Military Raid
More than 200 civilians held by an armed group tied to the Islamic State in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo have been…
Southern-Africa
South African Actress Cynthia Shange Receives Outpouring of Tributes
Cynthia Shange, celebrated as the first Black woman to represent South Africa at Miss World during the apartheid era, has died at…
Somalia
Somalia signs satellite cooperation deal with China at NewSpace Africa conference
Tuesday April 21, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has entered into a cooperation agreement with China aimed at broadening the use of…
Somalia
Hirshabelle launches voter awareness campaign ahead of direct regional elections
Monday April 20, 2026 Jowhar (AX) — Hirshabelle State President Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlaawe has directed his cabinet to accelerate preparations for…
