Southern-Africa
How the New U.S. Ambassador to South Africa Could Strain Bilateral Ties
L. Brent Bozell III, the conservative activist chosen by President Donald Trump to serve as the U.S. ambassador to South Africa, was…
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Somalia
Somalia’s Upper House Passes National Payment System Bill
Somalia’s Upper House passes National Payment System Bill, clearing path for payments oversight law MOGADISHU — Somalia’s Upper House of Parliament on…
North-Africa
Somali Minister Says Israel Plans to Relocate Palestinians to North Western State of Somalia
MOGADISHU, Somalia — Somalia’s defense minister accused Israel of planning to forcibly relocate Palestinians to North Western State of Somalia and urged…
East-Africa
Ethiopia Begins $12.5 Billion Construction of Africa’s Largest Airport
Ethiopian Airlines breaks ground on $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport, billed as Africa’s largest by 2030 Ethiopian Airlines has launched construction on…
Central-Africa
Nobel Institute: Venezuelan Leader Machado Can’t Award Peace Prize to Trump
Sunday January 11, 2026 OSLO, Norway (AX) — The Norwegian Nobel Institute said Friday that the Nobel Peace Prize cannot be transferred,…
West-Africa
Nigerian Author’s Infant Son’s Death Triggers Outcry and Debate
Chimamanda Adichie’s Son Dies Amid Allegations of Medical Negligence Internationally acclaimed author Chimamanda Adichie is mourning the tragic loss of her 21-month-old…
Central-Africa
China Backs Somalia’s Sovereignty, Rejects North Western State of Somalia’s Ties With Taiwan
China backs Somalia’s territorial integrity, denounces North Western State of Somalia–Taiwan ties as Wang Yi postpones Mogadishu stop BEIJING (AX) — China’s…
West-Africa
Benin Holds Legislative Elections: Citizens Head to the Polls
Benin Prepares for Key Elections Following Failed Coup Attempt As the political landscape shifts in Benin, approximately eight million registered voters are…
Somalia
OIC Ministers Reject Israel’s North Western State of Somalia Recognition, Reaffirm Support for Somalia
Sunday January 11, 2026 JEDDAH — Foreign ministers from the Organization of Islamic Cooperation on Saturday condemned Israel’s recognition of North Western…
Somalia
Saudi Arabia Reaffirms Rejection of Israel’s North Western State of Somalia Recognition at OIC Meeting
Saudi Arabia leads OIC rebuke of Israel’s recognition of North Western State of Somalia, backs Somalia’s unity JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia — Saudi…
Somalia
New Business Park at Mogadishu Airport Eases Congestion, Expands Services
Mogadishu opens DARMAD Business Park to ease congestion at Aden Adde International Airport MOGADISHU — Authorities on Saturday inaugurated a new commercial…
