Central-Africa
Somalia reportedly blocks UAE military aircraft after Al-Zubaidi transit
Somalia bans UAE military and cargo aircraft from its airspace amid escalating rift MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia has barred military and cargo…
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Somalia
Somalia-UAE rift widens as Mogadishu challenges regional security, port deals
MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal cabinet has annulled all agreements previously signed with the United Arab Emirates, voiding deals that covered defense cooperation,…
Southern-Africa
South Africans Unite in Support of Palestine Hunger Strike
South African Protests in Support of Pro-Palestine Hunger Strikers South African civil society groups staged nationwide protests, showing solidarity with pro-Palestine hunger…
East-Africa
Eyewitnesses Report Tanzanian Police Firing on Civilians from Afar
Tanzania’s Election Week Violence: A Deep Dive into the Chaos Tanzania’s recent election period has been marred by unprecedented political violence. This…
Somalia
Türkiye and OIC Rally Behind Somalia Amid Israel Tensions
Türkiye and OIC’s Firm Stance Against Israeli Recognition of North Western State of Somalia Türkiye and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC)…
Somalia
Somali, allied forces launch Middle Shabelle airstrike, killing 17 militants
Somali military says airstrike kills 17 al-Shabab militants in Middle Shabelle MOGADISHU, Somalia — The Somali National Army, working with international partners,…
Somalia
Somalia Ends UAE Security and Defense Deals Over Sovereignty Concerns
Somalia cancels UAE-linked security and defense deals tied to Berbera, Bosaso and Kismayo ports MOGADISHU — Somalia’s federal government has annulled security…
Somalia
Somalia terminates UAE defense and security pacts over sovereignty concerns
Mogadishu — Somalia’s federal government has canceled security and defense agreements with the United Arab Emirates tied to the strategic ports of…
East-Africa
By Recognizing North Western State of Somalia, Israel Sets a Dangerous Diplomatic Precedent
Israel’s unilateral recognition of North Western State of Somalia as an independent state has jolted the Horn of Africa, triggering swift international…
West-Africa
Peter Obi Criticizes Checkpoints Creating Traffic Chaos in Nigeria
Peter Obi Critiques Nigeria’s Increasing Security Checkpoints Amid Traffic Chaos Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised significant concerns regarding the proliferation…
Somalia
Somalia’s Parliament Passes Tobacco Control Framework in Landmark Health Vote
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s lower house of parliament on Monday overwhelmingly approved a national tobacco control framework, a landmark move aimed at…
