Southern-Africa
Ramaphosa Unveils 90-Day Plan to Combat Gender-Based Violence in South Africa
The discovery of 12 women’s bodies east of Johannesburg over a two-month period has prompted President Cyril Ramaphosa to order a national…
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North-Africa
At UN, Algeria accuses Israel of dividing Somalia and violating Gaza ceasefire
Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf accused Israel on Monday of pursuing the division of Somalia, carrying out attacks in Syria and Lebanon,…
Central-Africa
Ethiopia Army Chief Accuses Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of Backing Tigray Rebels
Ethiopia’s army chief has accused neighboring Eritrea, Sudan and Egypt of backing rebel forces that seized several strategic towns in renewed fighting…
East-Africa
Somalia’s basketball returns to competition after more than 35 years
Under the floodlights at Mogadishu’s Wiish Stadium, Somali basketball returned to competitive action Saturday after more than 35 years, marking a significant…
Somalia
MSF: Renewed Fighting in Baidoa Kills Three, Wounds at Least 69
Baidoa (AX) — Renewed fighting in Baidoa has sent at least 69 people, including five children, to Bay Regional Hospital for treatment,…
East-Africa
Somali President Meets Ethiopian Prime Minister in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud traveled to Addis Ababa on Tuesday for a one-day working visit and held…
East-Africa
Rising Debt and Payroll Costs Threaten Mozambique’s Public Finances
Debt service and public-sector wages are set to absorb nearly all of the country’s tax and fee revenue, leaving only 4% for…
West-Africa
Amnesty International Report Accuses Mali Army and Wagner Group of War Crimes
At least 34 civilians were killed in seven parts of Mali during joint operations by the Malian army and Russia-backed Wagner Group…
East-Africa
Court orders return of Kenyan passport confiscated from dual-citizenship EALA MP
The Nairobi High Court has ordered the release and return of a Kenyan passport belonging to East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) Member…
Sports
Hiiraan elders block Hirshabelle officials from airports until political deal is reached
Beledweyne (AX) — A dispute over Hirshabelle’s election process has escalated in Hiiraan, where Hawadle elders and prominent figures said Tuesday that…
West-Africa
Nigerian Dancer Attempts Seven-Day Marathon to Set a World Record
Nigerian dancer Benjamin Daniel, widely known as Ben Dancer, is taking on a seven-day dance marathon in an effort to claim a…
