Somalia
Man arrested for spraying unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar during Minneapolis town hall
Man sprays unknown substance on Rep. Ilhan Omar at Minneapolis town hall; suspect arrested, Omar says she’s OK Rep. Ilhan…
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West-Africa
Former Nigerian Oil Minister Faces Bribery Trial in the UK
Former Nigerian Minister Accused of High-Stakes Bribery Former Nigerian Petroleum Minister Diezani Alison-Madueke is currently on trial in London, facing…
Southern-Africa
Namibia’s Classroom Shortages Leave Hundreds of Students Out of School
Hundreds of pupils across Namibia remain unenrolled three weeks into the new academic year because of a nationwide shortage of…
West-Africa
Nigeria’s Power Grid Fails Once More, Leaving Millions in the Dark
Widespread Power Outage: Electricity Grid Faces Third Collapse in a Month The electricity grid has recorded its third collapse in…
East-Africa
Rwanda Files Lawsuit Against the UK Over Abandoned Migrant Agreement
Rwanda Files Legal Action Against the UK Over Abandoned Asylum Deal The ongoing saga of the now-defunct migrant deal between…
East-Africa
Eritrean National Gets 20-Year Prison Term for Smuggling Migrants in Netherlands
The Netherlands has sentenced an Eritrean national, Amanuel Walid, to 20 years in prison after finding him guilty of leading…
West-Africa
Senegalese TikTok Sensation Sells Business for Over $900 Million
Khaby Lame Signs Groundbreaking $975 Million Deal in Creator Economy The world’s most-followed TikToker, Senegalese-born Khaby Lame, has finalized an…
Somalia
Somalia reports over 150 al-Shabab militants killed in Middle Shabelle
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali government forces, backed by international partners, have killed at least 150 Al-Shabab militants in more than…
Somalia
Eric Trump denies discussing port investments with North Western State of Somalia President
Tuesday January 27, 2026 DAVOS, Switzerland — Eric Trump has denied holding talks or discussing port investments with North Western…
Southern-Africa
South Africa Announces Temporary Withdrawal From G20 Meetings
South Africa announced Monday that it will temporarily withdraw from G-20 engagements while the United States holds the presidency, a…
West-Africa
Liberians Assess Boakai’s Impactful Third Year in Office
President Joseph Boakai Delivers Crucial Annual Address Amidst Economic Struggles Liberians, both at home and abroad, were on high alert…
