East-Africa
Kenya’s border town Kiunga welcomes Somali refugees like family
KIUNGA, Kenya — On a sliver of Kenya’s northern coast, just 15 kilometers from the Somalia border and within sight…
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Somalia
Somalia’s Puntland State President Deni urges inclusive dialogue to prevent political turmoil
Puntland State’s Deni urges inclusive national dialogue, warns of political instability in Somalia KISMAYO, Somalia — Puntland State State of…
West-Africa
Nigeria Resumes Classes in 47 Schools Post-Mass Kidnapping Shutdowns
Unity Schools Reopen Amid Enhanced Security Measures The government has announced the reopening of 47 unity schools that were closed…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia Reports 19 Deaths, 200-Plus Injuries During Protests in Borama
BORAMA, North Western State of Somalia — Nineteen people were killed and 214 injured in clashes between security forces and…
Somalia
Somali Future Council Conference Opens in Kismayo Amid Electoral Dispute
KISMAYO, Somalia — A high-stakes conference of the Somali Future Council opened Thursday in Kismayo, drawing more than 700 delegates…
West-Africa
U.S. Fire Specialists Set to Testify in Arson Case in Liberia
Trial of Capitol Fire Accused Questions U.S. Experts’ Findings A team of U.S. fire experts may return to the stand…
Central-Africa
South Africa to deport Kenyans linked to U.S. Afrikaner refugee scheme
South Africa arrests, orders deportation of 7 Kenyans linked to U.S. Afrikaner refugee program JOHANNESBURG — South African authorities have…
Somalia
Somalia to launch new passport in 2026, immigration authority confirms
Somalia to roll out new passport in 2026 as immigration agency touts security, digital reforms Thursday, Dec. 18, 2025 MOGADISHU…
North-Africa
UN Calls for Investigation into Alleged Sudan Attack War Crimes
U.N. Accuses Sudan’s RSF of War Crimes in Zamzam The U.N. has issued a report accusing Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces…
East-Africa
Somalia and Djibouti Defense Ministers Meet for Talks in Mogadishu
Somalia and Djibouti deepen defense ties as EASF ministers convene in Mogadishu MOGADISHU — Somalia and Djibouti on Wednesday reinforced…
West-Africa
Nigerian Leader Appoints New Oil Executives Following Corruption Allegations
In a significant shakeup within Nigeria’s petroleum regulatory landscape, President Bola Tinubu has replaced the heads of two pivotal agencies…
