West-Africa
Ghana Urged to Safeguard LGBTQI+ Rights, Human Rights Watch Stresses
Human Rights Watch Urges Ghana to Uphold Equality Amid LGBT Bill Revival Human Rights Watch is calling upon Ghanaian leaders to uphold…
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Somalia
Ohio’s Somali Americans Fear Harassment from ICE and Right-Wing Influencers
‘Operation Buckeye’ and a barrage of online attacks leave Somali Americans in Columbus living with fear — and facing an uncertain future…
North-Africa
Imminent Elections Obscure Republic of Congo’s Growing Succession Battle
As the Republic of the Congo approaches a March 15 presidential election widely viewed as tightly controlled, attention is fixed on Denis…
East-Africa
Djibouti Faces a Critical Crossroads in Regional Conflict
Djibouti’s Red Sea dilemma: How the Middle East war could reroute trade and test a strategic hub PARIS — Tuesday, March 10,…
West-Africa
U.S. Embassy Alerts Citizens in Nigeria to Potential Security Risks
U.S. Embassy Issues Security Warning for Americans in Nigeria The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria has issued a crucial security advisory, alerting American…
Somalia
U.S. Special Operations Commander Visits Kismayo, Somalia for Talks on Anti-Al-Shabab Operations
U.S. SOCAFRICA chief meets Jubbaland leader in Kismayo to deepen fight against al-Shabab KISMAYO, Somalia — The commander of U.S. Special Operations…
Somalia
Somalia Condemns Iran’s Strikes on Azerbaijan, Reaffirms Support for Sovereignty
Somalia condemns Iranian strikes on Azerbaijan, backs Baku’s sovereignty as regional tensions rise Tuesday, March 10, 2026 MOGADISHU — Somalia has condemned…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe Rights Organizations Demand Answers Over Dzamara Disappearance After 11 Years
On the 11th anniversary of his disappearance, human rights groups renewed calls for truth and accountability in the case of pro-democracy activist…
West-Africa
Guinea Disbands 40 Political Parties, Targeting Major Opposition Groups
Guinea: Government Dissolves Political Parties, Sparking Outcry The government of Guinea has taken a controversial step by dissolving 40 political parties, a…
Somalia
Somali Future Council Warns Against Election Delays as Mandates Near Expiration
Tuesday, March 10, 2026 MOGADISHU — Somalia’s opposition-aligned Somali Future Council on Monday warned against any postponement of the country’s 2026 national…
North-Africa
Nigeria Secures Hosting Rights for Intra-African Trade Fair 2027
Nigeria to Host Intra-African Trade Fair 2027, Building on Past Success The Federal Republic of Nigeria has officially signed the hosting agreement…
