West-Africa
Fernandez’s Late Goal Leaves Man City Six Behind Arsenal in Premier League
Manchester City’s grip on the Premier League title race loosened on Sunday as a 1-1 draw with Chelsea at the Etihad left…
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Somalia
Somali President Meets Sharif Sheikh Ahmed as Calls for National Dialogue Grow
Somali president holds unannounced talks with ex-leader Sharif Sheikh Ahmed, signaling push for national dialogue MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali President Hassan Sheikh…
North-Africa
Netanyahu’s Allegedly Illegal Somalia Recognition Move Raises New Questions
Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia is not mere diplomatic theater. Announced by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, the move inserts…
Somalia
Somali opposition coalition urges president to hold election talks within a month
Somali Future Council urges Hassan Sheikh to convene election talks within a month, warns of crisis GAROWE, Somalia — The Somali Future…
Central-Africa
Nine Lives Lost, Six Hurt in Ngoma Lightning Strike
On Sunday, January 4, a tragic incident unfolded in the Jarama Wetland, where heavy rainfall forced local cultivators to seek refuge in…
West-Africa
Tinubu Expresses Outrage Over Niger State Massacre
In a grave response to recent violence, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has condemned the fatal attack that occurred in the Kasuwan Daji…
Somalia
Somalia roadside bomb kills Puntland State officer and soldiers on Bosaso-Dhaadaar road
BOSASO, Somalia — A roadside explosion struck a mine-sweeping vehicle on the new road linking Bosaso and Dhaadaar on Sunday morning, killing…
Somalia
Somalia and Saudi Arabia reaffirm ties at Riyadh foreign ministers meeting
Saudi, Somali foreign ministers reaffirm support for Somalia’s sovereignty in Riyadh talks Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 MOGADISHU — Somalia and Saudi Arabia…
East-Africa
Senegal, Mali and Morocco Advance to AFCON Quarterfinals
Senegal, the defending Africa Cup of Nations champions, survived an early scare at the weekend to beat Sudan 3-1 and became the…
Somalia
Somali Danab Forces Kill 15 al-Shabaab, Capture 8 in Jilib District
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali National Army Danab special forces killed 15 al-Shabab militants and captured eight others in a targeted raid late…
Somalia
Somali Pirates Seize Chinese Fishing Vessel off Puntland State Coast
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somali pirates hijacked a Chinese fishing vessel off Puntland State on New Year’s Day, seizing the Liao Dong Yu…
