Somalia
Somali army kills 26 al-Shabaab militants in Middle Shabelle
Monday July 13, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somali forces, backed by international partners, announced on Monday that airstrikes in central…
Eye on Africa
Regional reporting and analysis from across Africa, covering diplomacy, security, politics, business, and major developments shaping the continent.
West-Africa
Nigerian Military Rescues 46 Children Abducted from School
Nigerian security forces recently achieved a significant breakthrough by rescuing 46 children and multiple teachers who had been kidnapped by…
Southern-Africa
Namibian Fishrot Victims Take Case to Iceland Seeking Justice
More than 1,000 former Namibian fisheries workers have formally asked Icelandic prosecutors to recognise them as victims in the criminal…
Central-Africa
Bellingham scores twice as England beat Haaland’s Norway 2-1, reach World Cup semifinals
By ALANIS THAMESSunday July 12, 2026 Jude Bellingham linked arms with Harry Kane as England supporters burst into a chorus…
Somalia
Trump’s Posts About Singing Somali Schoolchildren Spark Anger in Minnesota
By Erica L. Green and Dylan FreedmanReporting from WashingtonSunday July 12, 2026 President Trump’s reposting of a short video showing…
West-Africa
Human Rights Watch Reports Grave Abuses During Renewed Fighting in Mali
Human Rights Watch says it has documented a series of rights abuses in Mali, accusing all sides of unlawfully targeting…
North-Africa
Egypt reaffirms full support for Somalia’s unity and sovereignty
Sunday July 12, 2026 Mogadishu — In a phone call Saturday, Egypt’s Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty told his Somali counterpart…
North-Africa
Morocco Advances to Next Round at FIFA World Cup 2026
In a dramatic turnaround that sent shockwaves through the tournament, the Atlas Lions became the first African team to advance…
East-Africa
U.S. Extends Work Authorization for Somali TPS Holders Under Court Order
Sunday July 12, 2026 Washington (AX) — The Department of Homeland Security’s immigration arm has issued fresh guidance clarifying work…
North-Africa
Alvarez’s 112th-minute goal sends Argentina into World Cup semifinals, 3-1 over Switzerland
By DAVE SKRETTASunday July 12, 2026 Argentina again found a way to survive a night of drama, stretching its World…
North-Africa
Former Emir of Qatar Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani dies at 74
Sunday July 12, 2026 Qatar announced on Sunday that Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, the Father Emir and former…
