East-Africa
South Sudan Embassy in Nairobi Closed After Four Months of Unpaid Rent
by Diana ImaneneWednesday August 12, 2026 President William Ruto with South Sudan President Salva Kiir Mayardit on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. PHOTO/…
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Somalia
Somalia’s New Parliament Speaker Takes Office, Pledges Unity and Stronger Oversight
Wednesday August 12, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Abdulqadir Mohamed Nur Jaamac took the helm of Somalia’s House of the People on Wednesday,…
East-Africa
Somalia’s president urges shift from personality politics to stronger institutions
President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has called on Somalia to move beyond personality-driven and clan-based politics by building stronger institutions and a clearly…
East-Africa
Ferry Disaster on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba Kills People
At least 44 people died after an overcrowded ferry capsized in rough weather on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, police said Wednesday, raising the…
Somalia
Italy to Donate Six Armored Vehicles to Somali Police
Italy will transfer six armored vehicles once operated by its Carabinieri to Somalia’s police under a bilateral defense cooperation agreement, giving Somali…
East-Africa
South Africa Government Seeks Refunds from Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia
South Africa has asked Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia to reimburse the costs of deporting their citizens amid protests over illegal migration, a…
West-Africa
Banadir Regional Appeals Court Releases Sadia Bajaaj After 122 Days in Custody
Wednesday August 12, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — After 122 days behind bars, Sadia Moalim Ali, popularly known as Sadia Bajaaj, was released…
Eye on Africa
Ilhan Omar Wins Minnesota Democratic Primary in Landslide, Advances to November Election
U.S. Representative Ilhan Omar won more than 80% of the vote in Minnesota’s 5th Congressional District Democratic primary, according to projected and…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe Mourns Following Lake Kariba Boat Disaster
An official report found that the boat was severely overloaded when the accident occurred. Matusadonha rescue teams, assisted by other responders, have…
East-Africa
Somali referee Omar Artan grateful for Super Cup opportunity after World Cup exclusion
After being barred from entering the US to referee at the World Cup, Somali official Omar Artan has broken his silence on…
East-Africa
Ethiopian AUSSOM troops withdraw from Buurhakaba district as Somali army takes over base
Mogadishu (AX) — Ethiopian troops with the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have left Buurhakaba district in the…
