East-Africa
Zimbabwe Bill Could Extend Mnangagwa’s Hold on Power Until 2030
Zimbabwe’s cabinet has approved draft legislation that would reshape the presidency and could allow President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his rule until…
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Somalia
Somali Danab and Jubaland troops kill 14 al-Shabab militants in Lower Juba
Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s elite Danab Special Forces, operating with Jubaland state security units, killed 14 al-Shabab fighters…
West-Africa
Sesko’s Late Goal Earns Manchester United a 1-1 Draw at West Ham
Premier League: Sesko’s 90+6 equalizer preserves Carrick’s unbeaten start as Tottenham sink deeper and Chelsea squander two-goal lead Benjamin Sesko’s stoppage-time flick…
Somalia
Somalia again condemns Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia as illegal under international law
ANKARA — Somalia on Tuesday denounced Israel’s decision to recognize the breakaway North Western State of Somalia region, calling it a clear…
Somalia
Somalia reiterates condemnation of Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia as violating international law
Somalia on Tuesday condemned Israel’s decision to recognize North Western State of Somalia as an independent state, calling it a violation of…
West-Africa
Nigeria’s Senate Revises Electoral Law – New Conditions Imposed
The Electoral Act: Embracing Electronic Transmission of Results The recently amended Electoral Act marks a significant shift in the electoral process, embracing…
Central-Africa
Controversy Arises Over U.S.-DR Congo Mineral Agreement
Legal Challenges Emerge Over U.S.-Congo Minerals Deal Congolese lawyers and human rights defenders are challenging a controversial “minerals-for-security” deal signed between the…
Somalia
Passenger Plane Crashes After Takeoff at Mogadishu Airport, All Aboard Survive
All survive Starsky Airline crash at Mogadishu’s Aden Adde Airport after takeoff MOGADISHU, Somalia — A passenger aircraft operated by Starsky Airline…
Southern-Africa
Water Shortages: South Africans Already Facing Their Own Day Zero Reality
Johannesburg residents are embroiled in a worsening water crisis that is triggering community conflict and stretching relief efforts, while authorities in the…
Somalia
Puntland State and Jubbaland Leaders Set for Mogadishu National Talks After Security Standoff
Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026 MOGADISHU, Somalia — The presidents of Puntland State and Jubbaland are expected to arrive in Mogadishu within hours…
North-Africa
Rights Group: Preventable Atrocities Unfold in Sudan’s El-Fasher
U.N. Warns of Repeated Atrocities in Sudan The U.N. rights chief has warned of potential repeated atrocities in Sudan, emphasizing the need…
