Central-Africa
DR Congo to receive third-country deportees from US under new deal
By Edna Mohamed, Reuters and The Associated PressMonday April 6, 2026 Migrants deported last year by the United States to El Salvador…
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Somalia
Turkish drilling ship to start offshore operations in Somalia this week
Monday April 6, 2026 Türkiye’s Çağrı Bey drillship is seen at a port, Mersin, southern Türkiye, Feb. 14, 2026. (AA Photo) Mogadishu…
North-Africa
Dozens Feared Missing After Migrant Boat Capsizes Off Libya Coast
At least two people have been confirmed dead and dozens remain unaccounted for after a migrant vessel capsized in the Mediterranean, rescuers…
Central-Africa
Cameroon Approves Return of Vice President Position in Government
After more than 40 years in power, President Paul Biya is poised to install a vice-president for the first time in his…
Somalia
Somalia says historic oil exploration has economic, geopolitical significance
Monday April 6, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia is on the verge of its first offshore oil drilling campaign, a move that…
West-Africa
Nigerian Army Rescues 31 Hostages Following Church Attack
In a dramatic turn of events, the military announced the successful rescue of 31 worshippers who had been taken hostage during a…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Irro announces a major cabinet reshuffle
Monday April 6, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has carried out a wide-ranging…
Somalia
President Mohamud meets Southwest elders in Baidoa to advance reconciliation
Sunday April 5, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met Sunday with traditional elders in Baidoa, stepping into the…
Somalia
Hiiraan Online Urges Protection of Somalia’s State-Building Progress
By Hon. Ali M OmarSunday April 5, 2026 The Federal Government says it will not accept lessons in democracy from critics it…
Somalia
Somali army chief promotes troops after Mogadishu-Baidoa road reopens
Sunday April 5, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Somali National Army commander on Friday rewarded soldiers who took part in the operation that…
North-Africa
Somalia, Sudan sign diplomatic visa waiver deal to deepen ties
Sunday April 5, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia and Sudan have reached an agreement to waive visa requirements for diplomatic passport holders,…
