East-Africa
Zimbabwe Officially Enacts Ban on Second-Hand Clothing
In a decisive move to reshape the apparel market, the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has enacted a formal ban on importing…
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North-Africa
Iran and U.S. harden positions in talks to end nearly month-old war
Iran and the United States stood at a stubborn impasse Thursday, each digging in over ceasefire terms as diplomacy stalled and fears…
East-Africa
France Revokes South Africa’s Invitation to the G7 Summit
France has revoked South Africa’s invitation to the forthcoming G7 summit, removing Pretoria from the guest list for the high-profile gathering. Paris…
East-Africa
Somali forces and AU troops kill more than 42 al-Shabaab militants in Lower Shabelle
Friday March 27, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — More than 40 al-Shabab militants were killed on Thursday when the group tried to reclaim…
West-Africa
Guinea Army Commander Linked to 2009 Massacre Dies in Custody
Aboubacar Sidiki Diakité, a pivotal figure convicted for his involvement in the 2009 stadium massacre in Guinea, has died in custody following…
Somalia
Somali Prime Minister dismisses ministers who resigned over federal policies
Friday March 27, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s political fallout over constitutional changes deepened this week after Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre…
Somalia
Abdalla Samatalis sub-clan inaugurates new traditional leader in Mogadishu
Friday March 27, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) – With clan unity and local stability high on the agenda, Abdijamal Mohamed Ali was officially…
East-Africa
Somali forces, AU troops kill 42 al-Shabaab fighters in Lower Shabelle
Friday March 27, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) – A fierce clash in southern Somalia left more than 40 al-Shabab militants dead after the…
East-Africa
Kenya considers military escorts for export ships bound for Middle East
by Frankline Oduor Thursday March 26, 2026 Kenya Navy officers conducting a joint maritime operation in the Western Indian Ocean, March 18, 2025.…
West-Africa
Burkina Faso Prioritizes Cultural Identity in National AI Strategy
In a significant move towards enhancing its digital landscape, Burkina Faso is prioritizing local languages in its Artificial Intelligence development strategy, underscoring…
Somalia
Former Somali Custodial Corps commander dismissed, placed under house arrest
Thursday March 26, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A sudden shake-up at the top of Somalia’s prison service has taken a new turn,…
