West-Africa
Former Nigeria Military Chief and Wife Abducted in Katsina
In a troubling incident that underscores the escalating insecurity in Nigeria, retired Major General Rabe Abubakar and his wife have…
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Somalia
International partners urge Somali leaders to resume stalled election talks
Monday June 1, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s widening political standoff drew fresh international concern Monday, as key partners pressed…
West-Africa
Missing Outspoken Critic of Mali’s Junta Remains Unfound
In a shocking incident that has raised alarm across Mali, prominent lawyer and government critic Mountaga Tall was abducted from…
North-Africa
Somalia and Egypt discuss strategic partnership at Korea-Africa meeting
Monday June 1, 2026 Seoul, South Korea (AX) — Somalia and Egypt used a high-level gathering in Seoul on Monday…
East-Africa
WHO chief: Community trust key to stopping rare Ebola strain
Trust from communities on the front lines will determine whether health officials can rein in a fast-moving Ebola outbreak in…
East-Africa
Somali military court hears case against two Ethiopians accused of al-Shabab ties
Monday June 1, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Military Court on Sunday opened proceedings in a case involving two Ethiopian…
Somalia
Banadir releases Grade 8 exam timetable for 2025-26 school year
Sunday May 31, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — The Banadir Regional Education Directorate on Sunday released the schedule for Grade 8…
Central-Africa
WHO confirms five Ebola patients recovered in DRC
Sunday May 31, 2026 Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, the WHO chief is in DRC, to monitor Ebola containment efforts. / Reuters…
Somalia
Southwest lawmakers sworn in as fighting erupts in Baidoa
Sunday May 31, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — Southwest State’s newly elected House of Representatives members were sworn in on Saturday…
Somalia
Somali army commanders meet in Baidoa after clashes with Laftagareen loyalists
Sunday May 31, 2026 Baidoa (AX) — An emergency security meeting was convened in Baidoa on Saturday by commanders of…
East-Africa
Garissa, Wajir airport upgrades advance ahead of Madaraka Day
by STEPHEN ASTARIKOSunday May 31, 2026 Officials from the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) inspecting the Wajir Airport/STEPHEN ASTARIKO Work on…
