West-Africa
Mali Prohibits Jeune Afrique Amidst Eroding Press Freedom in the Sahel
CPJ Urges Mali to Lift Ban on Jeune Afrique as Media Repression Grows The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) has called on…
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West-Africa
Ghana’s Poverty Rate Declines, Yet Inequality Remains: New Report Highlights
Ghana’s Multidimensional Poverty Rate Declines but Disparities Remain A recent report indicates that Ghana’s multidimensional poverty rate has steadily decreased from 23.9%…
East-Africa
Somali Army Kills 130+ al-Shabaab Militants in Lower Juba Region
Somalia says its forces killed more than 130 al-Shabab fighters and repelled a major assault on the strategic coastal town of Kudhaa…
West-Africa
Highlights from January 22, 2026: Key Events Recap
In a stunning display of skill and strategy, the global football landscape shifted dramatically on January 22, 2026. Major matches across different…
Central-Africa
Trump takes attacks on Somalis to global stage at Davos
Analysis: At Davos, Trump’s remarks about Somali migrants signal a familiar pattern — rhetoric that shapes policy President Donald Trump’s jab at…
East-Africa
IGAD hails Somalia’s treaty ratification, strengthening regional cooperation and integration
MOGADISHU — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development on Wednesday welcomed Somalia’s ratification of the new IGAD Treaty, calling it a significant step…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia Forces Kill Two Suspects During Salal Region Security Raid
Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 HARGEISA — North Western State of Somalia security forces killed two suspected gunmen and arrested several others in…
West-Africa
Nigerian Authorities Confirm Large-Scale Kidnapping of Worshippers in Kaduna
Gunmen Kidnap Worshippers from Churches in Kaduna State, Nigeria Authorities in Nigeria’s Kaduna State have confirmed that gunmen kidnapped scores of worshippers…
West-Africa
Liberian Court Probes Charity Linked to Weah’s Spouse
Former First Lady’s Foundation Ordered to Surrender Records Amid Investigation A court has ordered the Clar Hope Foundation, owned by former First…
Somalia
U.S. Offers $1M Reward for Tips on Somalia’s Kismayo Airport Attack
MOGADISHU, Somalia — The United States has offered a reward of up to $1 million for information leading to the identification or…
Somalia
Former Somali minister says federal troops raided family home in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — Former Somali Minister of Religious Affairs and Endowments Omar Ali Rooble accused federal security forces of raiding and demolishing parts…
