Somalia
Restoring Integrity to Somalia’s Indirect Elections Where It Counts Most
Somalia’s next election is unlikely to be a direct, one person, one vote contest. Time constraints and the limits of the current…
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East-Africa
Drone strikes hit Ethiopia’s Tigray, killing one and injuring another
One killed in Tigray drone strikes amid renewed fighting, officials say Saturday January 31, 2026 At least one person was killed and…
Somalia
New EU commander in Somalia pledges deeper support for Somali army
MOGADISHU — Brig. Gen. Elio Manes assumed command Friday of the European Union Training Mission in Somalia, a handover EU officials said…
East-Africa
Horn of Africa Leaders Open Shabeely Resort in Ethiopia’s Somali Region
Jigjiga, Ethiopia (AX) — The leaders of Somalia, Ethiopia and Djibouti on Saturday jointly inaugurated Shabeely Resort, a 385-hectare tourism and development…
West-Africa
Attempt to Overthrow Nigerian President Tinubu Thwarted Successfully
Foiled Coup Attempt in Nigeria: A Deep Dive into Events of September 2025 A reported attempt to overthrow the Nigerian government, foiled…
West-Africa
Fela Kuti of Nigeria Honored with Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Fela Kuti: A Posthumous Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award for the Afrobeat Legend Legendary Afrobeat pioneer Fela Anikulapo-Kuti is set to make history…
Southern-Africa
South Africa Declares Israel’s Senior Diplomat Persona Non Grata
South Africa’s government says it has logged formal violations by Israel after what it described as a series of public affronts against…
Southern-Africa
South African Government Designates Senior Israeli Diplomat Persona Non Grata
JOHANNESBURG — South Africa’s government accused Israel on Tuesday of multiple diplomatic violations, alleging that official Israeli channels launched “insulting attacks” against…
Somalia
Somali National University Warns Against Illegal Demolition of Mogadishu Property
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali National University has accused authorities of illegally demolishing parts of its land in Mogadishu’s Hodan district and says…
West-Africa
Increased Security at Niger Airport Following Explosions and Gunfire Incidents
Drone and Artillery Attack at Niamey Airport Raises Security Concerns Heavy security has been deployed around the Diori Hamani International Airport in…
Somalia
Mogadishu court lifts arrest warrant for Jubbaland leader ahead of talks
Somalia court lifts arrest warrant for Jubbaland leader Ahmed Madobe, clearing path to Mogadishu talks MOGADISHU — A court in Mogadishu has…
