Central-Africa
Report: Al‑Shabaab nets $200 million annually, financing Somalia’s insurgency
Al‑Shabaab’s War Chest: How a Militant Tax System Fuels a Comeback in Somalia A militant economy hiding in plain sight The hardest…
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Somalia
UK–Somalia Trade Partnership: Shared Opportunities and Mutual Challenges
UK–Somalia trade has jumped. Now comes the hard part: turning a one-way surge into a two-way partnership It’s not often that trade…
East-Africa
Temporary Scaffolding Falls at Ethiopian Church Site
Tragedy Strikes During Festival: Deadly Scaffolding Collapse in Ethiopia In a devastating turn of events, a makeshift scaffolding collapsed at a church…
Southern-Africa
South African Envoy to France Discovered Deceased
The Untimely Death of Nathi Mthethwa: A Complex Legacy In the heart of Paris, beneath the shadow of promise and tragedy, the…
East-Africa
Madagascar’s Leader Overhauls Government Following Tragic Events
Unrest in Madagascar: A Youthful Cry for Change Amidst Government Reshuffle In a dramatic turn of events that has captivated the Indian…
Somalia
Suspected al-Shabaab gunmen storm Mogadishu’s Godka Jilacow prison in Somalia
Suicide Blast and Gunfire Rock Mogadishu’s Most Secure Prison, Hours After Government Claims Citywide Gains Mogadishu — A bold and deadly assault…
Central-Africa
Somali forces and African Union troops seize strategic Awdheegle district from Al-Shabaab
Somali, Ugandan forces take Awdheegle in fresh push against al‑Shabaab Somali troops backed by Ugandan peacekeepers say they have seized control of…
West-Africa
Nigeria Pays Tribute to Beloved News Anchor Maduagwu’s Passing
Tragedy Strikes Nigeria: The Loss of a Talented Voice In a shocking incident that has sent ripples of grief across Nigeria, the…
North-Africa
Regional leaders call for release of Africans held after Gaza flotilla
Flotilla Bound for Gaza Intercepted at Sea; African Leaders Demand Release of Detainees Israeli forces intercepted a flotilla of roughly 40 vessels…
Somalia
After release from ICE custody, Omar Jamal expects no deportation, praises humane jail conditions
Somali Activist Omar Jamal Freed From ICE Custody in Minnesota, Says He’s Confident He Won’t Be Deported MINNEAPOLIS — Somali community advocate…
East-Africa
Somalia’s defense minister slams Nairobi meeting with two regional leaders, opposition
Somali Politics Spill Into Nairobi Again — And Mogadishu Pushes Back It is a familiar scene in East African diplomacy: Somali politicians…
