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Heated Debate Over State-Funded Benefits for Former Namibian Leaders
Members of parliament are pressing for a formal review of the benefits granted to former presidents after media reports said founding president…
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Central-Africa
Somalia Cleared to Issue East African Community Passports, Boosting Regional Integration
Somalia cleared to issue East African Community passports, boosting regional mobility Wednesday February 18, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia has received formal…
East-Africa
Africa Unites in Grief Over Civil Rights Icon Jesse Jackson
Tributes Pour in for Jesse Jackson, Renowned Civil Rights Leader and Anti-Apartheid Advocate Civil rights leader and anti-apartheid struggle flagbearer Jesse Jackson…
East-Africa
Turkish President Says Israel’s North Western State of Somalia Recognition Serves No One’s Interests
Erdogan says Israel’s North Western State of Somalia recognition would not benefit region as Türkiye, Ethiopia expand ties ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia —…
Somalia
Somali President Meets Opposition Groups as Talks Resume on Elections, Constitution
Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday hosted opposition leaders, including members of the Somali…
Somalia
Hargeisa Court Sentences Musician Mubaarik Oktoober to 16 Months for Assaulting Wife Farhiya Fiska
HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia — A district court in Hargeisa on Tuesday sentenced musician Mubaarik Ahmed Yusuf, known professionally as…
West-Africa
Ghana Urges UN to Classify Slave Trade as a Crime Against Humanity
Ghana to Propose UN Resolution Declaring Slave Trade as Crime Against Humanity President John Mahama has announced that Ghana will submit a…
North-Africa
Saudi Muslims watch for crescent moon to mark start of Ramadan 2026
Muslims across the world are scanning the skies for the slim crescent that marks the start of Ramadan, with a growing list…
West-Africa
Liberia Prohibits Militias to Prevent Extremism Infiltration
Liberia Bans Militia Group Amid Rising Tensions Liberian authorities took decisive action on Monday, banning a militia group known as the National…
Somalia
Qatar Emir Reaffirms Somalia Support in Call With President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud
Qatar’s emir backs Somalia’s security, territorial integrity in call with President Mohamud MOGADISHU — Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani…
West-Africa
US Imposes Sanctions on Eight Nigerians for Suspected Terrorism and Cyber Crimes
US Imposes Sanctions on Nigerian Individuals Linked to Terrorism and Cybercrime The United States has taken a decisive step to combat terrorism…
