Somalia
Somali officials reject AFRICOM claims after U.S. airstrike kills tribal elder
Somalia airstrike controversy tests U.S. credibility — and a community’s trust On a baked stretch of road outside Ceel Buh, in Somalia’s…
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West-Africa
Australia Denounces Lethal Assault on Police Headquarters in Benin
Benin Faces Growing Security Threats: A Call for Collective Action In a somber moment for a nation typically celebrated for its stability,…
East-Africa
Somalia airlifts 148 nationals from war-torn Yemen back home
Mogadishu airlift brings 148 Somalis home from Yemen as conflict grinds on What we know Somalia has repatriated 148 of its citizens…
North-Africa
Somalia welcomes Hamas-Israel deal struck during talks in Egypt
Somalia hails Sharm el-Sheikh ceasefire framework, calls it a ‘genuine step’ toward peace Somalia has welcomed a ceasefire framework announced in Sharm…
West-Africa
Boakai Calls for Community Action in Liberia’s Battle Against Drugs
Uniting Against a Growing Crisis: President Boakai’s Call to Action on Drug Abuse In a compelling address that resonates with the challenges…
East-Africa
South Africa Prolongs Zimbabwean Exemption Permits Through May 2027
South Africa’s extension of Zimbabwean permits buys time — but not certainty South Africa’s government has quietly pushed the clock forward on…
Central-Africa
ONLF alleges Ethiopia extracting Somali Region oil without community consent
Oil, identity and consent: Why Ethiopia’s Somali region is pushing back There are two ways oil can arrive in a place like…
Southern-Africa
Record funding mobilized to address South Africa’s water crisis
R22 billion pledge in KwaZulu‑Natal shines light on a familiar fault line: money without trust and skills When Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on…
East-Africa
Hidden in Plain View: Challenging Abdi-Rizak Warfa on Mustafa Omer’s Dissident-to-President Journey
Mustafa Omer and the Somali Region: A Debate That Mirrors Ethiopia’s Bigger Test On a breezy evening in Jigjiga, you still hear…
West-Africa
Nigeria’s Economic Growth Continues, Yet Millions Remain Disadvantaged
The Unseen Struggles Behind Nigeria’s Economic Reforms In a nation known for its vibrant culture, rich resources, and entrepreneurial spirit, a staggering…
East-Africa
Somalia and Uganda security ministers meet to boost bilateral security cooperation
Uganda and Somalia tighten security ties after joint gains against al‑Shabaab A Kampala meeting with eyes on intelligence, training, and the front…
