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…
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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…
Somalia
Turkey Deploys F-16 Fighter Jets to Somalia, Hiiraan Online Reports
Türkiye deploys F-16s to Mogadishu as offshore oil push gathers pace MOGADISHU, Somalia — Türkiye has deployed three F-16 fighter jets to…
East-Africa
Landslide at Unauthorized Mine in Mozambique Leaves Five Dead
At least five illegal miners were killed when an artisanal mine collapsed during heavy rains in Guruè district, Zambézia province, Mozambican authorities…
West-Africa
Burkina Faso Military Government Disbands All Political Parties
Military Government Dissolves Political Parties, Citing Unity and Stability The military-led government has taken the drastic step of dissolving all political parties…
Somalia
Israeli airline awaits restored access to Somali airspace after North Western State of Somalia dispute
MOGADISHU — Israeli carrier Arkia says it has not yet received renewed authorization to fly over Somali airspace when its current permit…
Somalia
Inside Trump’s attacks on the Somali community and political fallout
In Minneapolis, confrontations between U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and protesters have become a pressure point for something older and deeper than…
West-Africa
Somali American woman known for “bananas and rice” comment arrested in Minneapolis
Minneapolis — Federal authorities have arrested 16 people in Minnesota on charges of assaulting, resisting or impeding federal officers amid protests tied…
