Somalia
Somalia’s Surveillance Efforts Target al Shabaab, but Militants Resist
MOGADISHU, Oct 24 (Reuters) – In an effort to track al Shabaab militants and provide residents with a sense of security, thousands…
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West-Africa
Somali Aviation Authority Dismisses Aircraft Crash Allegations as Unfounded Rumors
Mogadishu (AX) — Reports buzzing on social media about a supposed crash involving government aircraft were dismissed by the Somali Civil Aviation…
Somalia
Crop Failure Forces 120 Families from Their Homes Near Baidoa Amid South-West Somalia Drought
Families uprooted by crop failures are seeking sanctuary in makeshift camps on the fringes of Baidoa. A harsh drought in Southwest Somalia…
East-Africa
Frelimo’s Triumph Paves the Way for Constitutional Revisions in Mozambique
Renamo has seen a dramatic reduction in its parliamentary representation, losing two-thirds of its seats and stepping down from its status as…
West-Africa
Somali Pirates Reemerge After a 5-Month Hiatus, Posing New Threats to Global Shipping
On a lively Saturday, a flotilla of boats darted around MV Ruen during a daring Indian military raid, as captured by Ministry…
Somalia
Danab Forces Eliminate 12 al-Shabab Militants in Central Somalia
Mogadishu (AX) — The Somali government announced Thursday that its esteemed Danab Commando Force successfully executed a strategic operation in the Galgadud…
West-Africa
Burkina Faso Under Fire for Excluding Human Rights Violations in Official Report
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has taken a dim view of the Burkina Faso government’s recent submission to the African Commission on Human…
Central-Africa
Gabon Set to Decide on Constitutional Changes Permitting Military Leader to Stand for Election
Gabon is gearing up for a significant referendum on November 16, where citizens will cast their votes concerning a newly proposed constitution.…
East-Africa
Somalia Greenlights Defense Collaboration Pact with Tanzania
Mogadishu (AX) — On Wednesday night, the Somali Council of Ministers gave the green light to a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for…
West-Africa
Nigeria Withdraws Legal Charges Against Binance Executive Over Cryptocurrency Issues
In a significant turn of events, the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has decided to drop all legal allegations against Tigran…
East-Africa
Divisions Emerge Within Zimbabwe’s Ruling Zanu PF Party Over Mnangagwa’s Potential Third Term
In Zimbabwe’s ruling party, Zanu PF, there’s been a whirlwind of pushback against the prospect of President Emmerson Mnangagwa extending his tenure…
