West-Africa
Liberia Government Denies Diplomatic Pouch Used to Smuggle Cocaine
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has rejected allegations that Liberia’s diplomatic pouch or official communication channels were used to enable a major…
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Somalia
Somalia and Pakistan Discuss Expanding Defense and Maritime Security Cooperation
Thursday August 6, 2026 Somalia and Pakistan are expanding defense ties, with a Somali delegation led by Defense Minister Ahmed Moallim Fiqi…
Somalia
Man told friend, “I don’t mind dying,” before ISIS trip
Leigh Boobyer, BristolThursday August 6, 2026 Mohamed Mohamoud was arrested after returning to the UK A 22-year-old man accused of travelling from…
Somalia
Somalia’s National Independent Human Rights Commission Reflects on First Six Months
By Farhan Jimale Thursday August 6, 2026 Farhan Jimale “To deny people their human rights is to challenge their very humanity.” — Nelson…
West-Africa
Nigeria approves U.S.$4.5 billion refinancing deal backed by oil revenues
A new $4.5 billion oil-backed financing facility for NNPC Limited has secured approval from the National Economic Council, paving the way to…
Central-Africa
WHO Chief Warns of Fastest-Ever Ebola Outbreak
The Ebola outbreak tearing through Congo is moving faster than containment teams can stop it, the head of the World Health Organization…
Somalia
Puntland State seizes PSF headquarters in Bosaso following Galkayo operation
Thursday August 6, 2026 Bosaso(AX) — Puntland State authorities said Thursday they had secured full control of the Puntland State Security Force…
West-Africa
Nigeria Rescues 308 Kidnap Victims in Major Security Operation
More than 300 people abducted in separate attacks across Nigeria have been rescued in what the presidency called the country’s largest single-day…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia and AFRICOM Discuss Maritime Security, Regional Defense Cooperation
Thursday August 6, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia’s defense chief led a delegation to U.S. Africa Command headquarters…
Central-Africa
WAFCON 2026 Quarter-Finals: Full List of Teams That Have Advanced
Morocco’s unbeaten Group A campaign has set up a blockbuster WAFCON 2026 quarterfinal against holders South Africa, reviving the final from the…
Somalia
Discussion Examines Puntland State’s Role in Building Somalia’s Federal Government
By: Yusuf Said HersiThursday August 6, 2026 Qoraalkani waa aragti ku saleysan fahamka qoraaga ee taariikhda iyo siyaasadda Soomaaliya Taariikhda Soomaaliya marka…
