Somalia
Somali, allied forces launch Middle Shabelle airstrike, killing 17 militants
Somali military says airstrike kills 17 al-Shabab militants in Middle Shabelle MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali National Army, working with…
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Somalia
Somalia Ends UAE Security and Defense Deals Over Sovereignty Concerns
Somalia cancels UAE-linked security and defense deals tied to Berbera, Bosaso and Kismayo ports MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government has…
Somalia
Somalia terminates UAE defense and security pacts over sovereignty concerns
Mogadishu — Somalia’s federal government has canceled security and defense agreements with the United Arab Emirates tied to the strategic…
East-Africa
By Recognizing North Western State of Somalia, Israel Sets a Dangerous Diplomatic Precedent
Israel’s unilateral recognition of North Western State of Somalia as an independent state has jolted the Horn of Africa, triggering…
West-Africa
Peter Obi Criticizes Checkpoints Creating Traffic Chaos in Nigeria
Peter Obi Critiques Nigeria’s Increasing Security Checkpoints Amid Traffic Chaos Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised significant concerns regarding…
Somalia
Somalia’s Parliament Passes Tobacco Control Framework in Landmark Health Vote
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s lower house of parliament on Monday overwhelmingly approved a national tobacco control framework, a landmark move…
Southern-Africa
How the New U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Could Strain Bilateral Ties
L. Brent Bozell III, the conservative activist chosen by President Donald Trump to serve as the U.S. ambassador to South…
Somalia
Somalia’s Upper House Passes National Payment System Bill
Somalia’s Upper House passes National Payment System Bill, clearing path for payments oversight law MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Upper House of…
North-Africa
Somali Minister Says Israel Plans to Relocate Palestinians to North Western State of Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s defense minister accused Israel of planning to forcibly relocate Palestinians to North Western State of Somalia…
East-Africa
Ethiopia Begins $12.5 Billion Construction of Africa’s Largest Airport
Ethiopian Airlines breaks ground on $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport, billed as Africa’s largest by 2030 Ethiopian Airlines has launched…
Central-Africa
Nobel Institute: Venezuelan Leader Machado Can’t Award Peace Prize to Trump
Sunday January 11, 2026 OSLO, Norway (AX) — The Norwegian Nobel Institute said Friday that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot…
