West-Africa
Nigeria Welcomes 100 US Troops for Military Training Initiative
U.S. Military Presence in Nigeria: Training and Support The Nigerian military has confirmed the arrival of U.S. troops and equipment to train…
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Somalia
Somali Prime Minister hails Türkiye’s offshore drilling as start of economic transformation
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s prime minister on Monday hailed Türkiye’s launch of a deep-sea drilling mission off the Horn of Africa nation’s…
East-Africa
Inside the Somalia-Saudi Arabia Military Deal: Motives and Implications
Saudi Arabia’s quiet power play in Somalia’s new military pact Somalia and Saudi Arabia have signed a defense cooperation agreement in Riyadh,…
East-Africa
Kenya and Ghana Investigate Russian National for Covertly Filming Women
Kenya and Ghana Launch Investigations into Russian Man’s Alleged Non-Consensual Filming Authorities in Kenya and Ghana are set to investigate disturbing reports…
East-Africa
Awdal Traditional Leaders Suspend Cooperation with North Western State of Somalia’s Interior Minister
HARGEISA, North Western State of Somalia (AX) — A key community body in western North Western State of Somalia has rejected the…
Somalia
Turkey Deploys Deep-Sea Drillship to Somalia in First Overseas Offshore Mission
Turkey sends Cagri Bey drilling ship to Somalia in first offshore mission abroad MOGADISHU, Somalia — Turkey has dispatched its deep-sea drilling…
East-Africa
Somalia and Tanzania sign migration pact to ease travel, strengthen ties
Somalia, Tanzania sign migration and travel pact to ease visas, bolster border security Monday February 16, 2026 MOGADISHU — Somalia and Tanzania…
Somalia
Somali Military Court Executes Two Men Convicted of Mogadishu Murders, Bombings
Somalia’s military court executes two men convicted in Mogadishu killings and bomb attacks MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s military court on Monday executed…
Somalia
NCA Seeks Telecom Operators’ Feedback on Draft Consumer Protection Regulations
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s National Communications Authority on Monday brought together telecommunications operators and consumer representatives for a one-day consultation on a draft…
Southern-Africa
South Africa Vaccinates Cattle to Combat Foot-and-Mouth Disease Losses
South Africa has declared the current foot-and-mouth disease outbreak a national disaster and will vaccinate 14 million cattle, President Cyril Ramaphosa announced,…
East-Africa
Turkey’s Erdoğan to visit UAE, Ethiopia; Gaza, Somalia’s territorial integrity central to talks
Erdogan heads to UAE, Ethiopia as Turkey presses Gaza cease-fire and backs Somalia’s unity Turkey sharpens Gulf trade push while asserting influence…
