Somalia
Somali intelligence agency kills 19 al-Shabab militants in Middle Shabelle, Hiiraan
Tuesday July 14, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali intelligence forces said they killed 19 al-Shabab members, including a senior operative,…
Eye on Africa
Regional reporting and analysis from across Africa, covering diplomacy, security, politics, business, and major developments shaping the continent.
East-Africa
Hundreds Remain Stranded Outside Malawi’s Consulate in South Africa
Up to 300 people a day are arriving at the Malawian consulate in Johannesburg, seeking transport home after escaping anti-immigrant violence…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia, UK Officials Discuss Security Cooperation in Hargeisa
Tuesday July 14, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia and the United Kingdom moved to deepen security…
Somalia
U.S. conducts airstrike against al-Shabab in Lower Shabelle, Somalia
Tuesday July 14, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — U.S. forces, working with Somalia’s federal government, carried out an airstrike in Lower…
Southern-Africa
South African Businessman Nicknamed ‘Cat’ Withdraws from Corruption Plea Deal
In a dramatic turn in a high-profile corruption probe, businessman Vusimusi “Cat” Matlala has withdrawn from a plea bargain after…
Somalia
Somali security forces arrest four over U.S. flag desecration video
Monday July 13, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali security forces have detained four people after a video surfaced showing individuals…
Southern-Africa
Migrants Stand Firm Amid South Africa’s Anti-Immigrant Movements
For Helana Wolde, an Ethiopian refugee now living in South Africa, leaving is no longer a viable choice. The 49-year-old…
North-Africa
UN Report: RSF’s Actions in Sudan Civil War Constitute Violations
Sudan Conflict: U.N. Investigation Reveals Atrocities in Darfur An investigative report released by the United Nations on Wednesday exposes a…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe’s President Mnangagwa Enacts Controversial New Law
In a significant move poised to reshape Zimbabwe’s political landscape, President Emmerson Mnangagwa signed a contentious constitutional amendment into law…
Southern-Africa
Rising Xenophobia Spurs Increased Migrant Exodus from South Africa
Thousands of African migrants are departing South Africa amid a surge of anti-immigration protests, violence, and political pressure preceding a…
North-Africa
Sudan’s RSF Accused of War Crimes and Ethnic Violence
The Sudanese paramilitary unit, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), has been accused of committing crimes against humanity and ethnic cleansing…
