East-Africa
Rebels Advance Into Major DR Congo City Amid U.S.-Facilitated Peace Efforts
Rwanda-Backed M23 Rebels Capture Strategic City in Eastern DR Congo Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have reportedly entered the eastern DR Congo…
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East-Africa
Legendary Zimbabwean Sungura Musician Nicholas Zakaria Passes Away
Nicholas Zakaria, a pioneering figure in Zimbabwe’s sungura music and a founding member of the Khiama Boys, has died. He…
Somalia
Somalia refutes allegations of arms reaching neighboring nations
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s government has rejected allegations that weapons entering the country are being routed onward to armed actors…
West-Africa
Liberia’s Battle Against FGM Intensifies Amid Legislative Disputes Over Ban
Resurgence of Female Genital Mutilation in Liberia Raises Alarm Liberia is witnessing a troubling resurgence of female genital mutilation (FGM).…
Somalia
Somalia’s President Signs Law Establishing Independent National Human Rights Commission
Somalia establishes Independent National Human Rights Commission as president signs law MOGADISHU, Somalia — President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Tuesday…
Somalia
Somali intelligence forces kill 12 al‑Shabaab militants in Lower Shabelle
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) said Wednesday it killed at least 12 al-Shabaab militants, including…
East-Africa
EU allocates €250,000 for hunger, health, and disaster relief in Kenya
The European Union has announced €250,000 (about Sh40 million) in humanitarian aid to help Kenyan communities facing a worsening convergence…
Somalia
Somali Opposition Condemns Mogadishu’s Forced Evictions and Arrests
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s main opposition coalition, the Somali Salvation Forum, on Tuesday condemned what it called unlawful arrests and forced…
Somalia
Somali Government Launches Assessment of Quranic Schools, Citing Poor Facilities, Oversight
Somalia launches nationwide census of Quranic schools amid concern over conditions MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Ministry of Endowments and Islamic Affairs…
Somalia
Former Somali President: Somalia not ready for one-person, one-vote elections
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Former President Sheikh Sharif Sheikh Ahmed warned Wednesday that Somalia is not ready for a genuine one-person,…
West-Africa
ECOWAS Issues State of Emergency for West Africa
ECOWAS Takes Action Amid Rising Security Threats in West Africa In a decisive move to address escalating security challenges and…
