Somalia
Somalia appoints new custodial corps commander amid Federal-Southwest tensions
Wednesday March 25, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s cabinet has named a new head of the Somali Custodial Corps, a leadership change…
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Somalia
JSP secretary general resigns in second high-profile exit in days
Wednesday March 25, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A senior Somali lawmaker has broken publicly with President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s ruling political camp,…
Central-Africa
Chad Relocates Refugees from Sudan Border as Tensions Rise
Chad has started moving refugees away from its volatile frontier with Sudan after a deadly cross-border raid that killed 17 people, including…
Southern-Africa
Namibia Denies Starlink License, Citing Foreign Ownership Rules
Namibia has shut the door on Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, denying its bid to secure a local licence. The Communications…
West-Africa
World Water Day 2026 Focuses on Water Access and Opportunities in Africa
Access to safe water is transformative for communities, enhancing health, boosting agricultural productivity, and providing women and girls with the precious time…
West-Africa
Newcomer Seeks Major Upset in Nigeria’s 2027 Presidential Race
As Nigeria gears up for the crucial 2027 presidential election, the political landscape is becoming increasingly dynamic, with key figures emerging to…
Somalia
Former asylum seeker grows €9m car dealership through social media efforts
Emmet RyanTuesday March 24, 2026 Nadia Adan helms a business with two garages, more than 500,000 followers on social media and €9m…
Somalia
Somalia declares South West State leadership mandate expired amid rising tensions
Tuesday March 24, 2026 Somalia’s federal authorities have thrown South West State’s leadership into fresh uncertainty, declaring late Sunday that the president…
West-Africa
Boakai Meets Macron to Address Liberia-Guinea Border Dispute
In a significant diplomatic move, President Joseph Boakai has reached out to French President Emmanuel Macron for assistance in addressing Liberia’s escalating…
North-Africa
WHO Recommends New TB Tests to Help End Tuberculosis
In a bid to accelerate the fight against tuberculosis, the World Health Organization is urging countries to expand access to new, low-cost…
Southern-Africa
South Africa Negotiates With Nigeria for Additional Fuel Supply
In response to ongoing global fuel shortages, the South African government is engaging in discussions with Nigeria to establish a 12-month fuel…
