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…
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East-Africa
Mustafe Cagjar Reelected to Five-Year Term as President of Somali Regional State
Jigjiga (AX) — Mustafe Mohamud Omar Cagjar will lead Ethiopia’s Somali Regional State for another five years after lawmakers reelected him president…
East-Africa
Pakistani Survivors of Hijacked Tanker Moved to Somali City as Islamabad Seeks Their Return
After more than five months in captivity, Pakistani survivors of the hijacked oil tanker Honour 25 have been transferred to Garowe, the…
North-Africa
Eight Egyptian sailors kidnapped aboard an oil tanker off Somalia have been released
Eight Egyptian sailors held aboard an oil tanker seized off Somalia’s Puntland State region in May have been released, Egypt announced Wednesday.…
Somalia
Family seeks return of Indian sailor killed aboard ship seized off Somalia
Family members of an Indian sailor killed aboard a hijacked fuel tanker off Somalia have appealed to New Delhi to bring his…
West-Africa
Tinubu Delivers Message to Nigerians on 66th Independence Anniversary
Marking Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary in a televised address, the country’s leader said the conditions inherited in 2023 left little choice but…
West-Africa
Passengers foil Dubai-Tel Aviv crash attempt after co-pilot stabs pilot, Israel says
Passengers from the FlyDubai flight traveling from the United Arab Emirates to Israel, which diverted to Saudi Arabia after an emergency signal,…
Somalia
ICRC Says 148 Wounded Treated After Heavy Fighting in Baidoa
Baidoa (AX) — Hospitals in Baidoa have treated at least 148 people wounded in heavy fighting, offering the clearest indication so far…
West-Africa
Nigeria Government Urged to Disclose Details of Health Deal With U.S.
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar is urging the Nigerian government to release the complete text of its five-year health agreement with the…
Southern-Africa
Botswana Draws Criticism Over Elephant Killings for Independence Celebrations
Botswana has approved the slaughter of 23 elephants and other wild animals for meat during celebrations marking the 60th anniversary of the…
North-Africa
Morocco Accused of Deploying Spyware Against Activists and Journalists
Moroccan authorities are running a wide-ranging surveillance operation against journalists, human rights defenders and other outspoken critics, Amnesty International said. In a…
