North-Africa
Egypt’s Alamein Africa Forum Opens With Focus on Trade and Investment
The inaugural Alamein Africa Forum began Friday in El Alamein, drawing about 1,500 business leaders from across Africa to explore ways to…
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East-Africa
Somali Parliament Speaker Chairs EAC Speakers’ Bureau Meeting in Arusha
Arusha, Tanzania (AX) — Somalia’s Parliament Speaker Abdulkadir Mohamed Nur led the 21st meeting of the East African Community (EAC) Speakers’ Bureau…
North-Africa
Somali President Arrives in Egypt for Africa Economic Forum
Cairo (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrived Friday in Egypt’s coastal city of Al-Alamein for high-level talks and conferences centered…
Somalia
Somalia’s Electoral Commission Announces Galmudug Rerun Results After Court-Ordered Vote
Dhusamareb (AX) — Somalia’s National Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (NIEBC) has declared the results of repeat elections for Galmudug State’s House…
East-Africa
Ethiopia and Eritrea Cut Diplomatic Ties as Northern Conflict Escalates
Ethiopia and Eritrea have broken off diplomatic relations, deepening fears that renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia could trigger a broader regional crisis.…
East-Africa
Family demands release of herder abducted from home in Garissa
The family of a 57-year-old Garissa herder allegedly taken from his homestead by men identified as security officers is demanding his immediate…
North-Africa
Somali Returnees From Yemen Receive Support After Voluntary Repatriation
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia has brought home 160 nationals from Yemen, offering a route back to safety for families who have endured…
Somalia
Former Somali Parliament Speaker Arrives in Baidoa for Reconciliation Talks
Baidoa (AX) — With political and security tensions mounting in South West State, former Somali Lower House Speaker Mohamed Mursal Sheikh Abdirahman…
Central-Africa
Violence Disrupts Ebola Response Efforts in DR Congo
Conflict Hampers Ebola Response in DR Congo
East-Africa
Somali Region President Names New Executive Council After Reelection
Jigjiga (AX) — Somali Regional State lawmakers have reelected President Mustafe Mohamud Omar Cagjar to a further five-year term, and within hours…
East-Africa
Zimbabwean Police Probe Fatal Helicopter Crash Involving Chivayo
A helicopter crash at Kudenga Farm in Marondera has killed prominent businessman Wicknell Munodaani Chivayo, his wife Lucy Rujeko Muteke and three…
