East-Africa
Somalia’s deputy minister dismisses plans to create ‘New Jubaland’ in Gedo
Somalia’s government swats down ‘New Jubaland’ talk — but the rumor reveals deeper strains Somalia’s federal government has moved to tamp down…
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East-Africa
Zimbabwe President Mnangagwa Accuses Vice President Chiwenga of Treason Plot
Zimbabwe’s ruling party fractures: treason charge exposes a widening succession battle President Emmerson Mnangagwa has accused his deputy, Constantino Chiwenga, of incitement…
Somalia
Somali president leads cabinet meeting on state-building and public service reforms
Somalia’s cabinet meeting signals a push to turn battlefield gains into public services Mogadishu’s message: accountability, services, and a long game In…
Central-Africa
Nine African Countries Secure Spots for the 2026 World Cup
Africa’s Historic Football Surge: Nine Nations Gear Up for 2026 FIFA World Cup The thrill of African football is poised to reach…
Central-Africa
Cameroon’s Opposition Figure Tchiroma Makes Bold Declaration
Cameroon on Edge as Opposition Candidate Declares Electoral Victory In an electrifying twist in Cameroon’s political landscape, Issa Tchiroma Bakary, a prominent…
East-Africa
Longtime Kenyan Opposition Leader and Former PM Raila Odinga in Spotlight
The End of an Era: Remembering Raila Odinga, “Baba” of Kenyan Politics In a poignant moment for Kenya and beyond, the longtime…
Central-Africa
Somalia Selects Nine Lawmakers to East African Legislative Assembly in Historic First
Somalia elects nine EALA lawmakers, taking its full seat in East Africa’s regional house Somalia’s parliament has elected nine lawmakers to the…
West-Africa
Ghana Welcomes New U.S. Deportees Amidst Controversial Agreement
The Complex Journey of Migrants: Navigating New Challenges in Ghana In an era marked by heightened migration and shifting geopolitical alliances, the…
West-Africa
Burkina Faso Arrests Aid Workers Amid Growing Humanitarian Emergency
Burkina Faso’s Human Rights Crisis: The Detention of Aid Workers Raises Alarm In the heart of Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso’s capital, a troubling…
East-Africa
Source: Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga Reported Dead
Raila Odinga, Kenya’s tenacious opposition leader and former prime minister, dies at 80 NAIROBI — Raila Odinga, the combative and charismatic politician…
Southern-Africa
President Nandi-Ndaitwah Launches Dialogue With Namibia’s Opposition Leaders
Namibia’s president reaches across the aisle — but will words turn into action? President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is sitting down with leaders of…
