East-Africa
Escalating Strain in the Horn of Africa as Ethiopia Seeks Maritime Access
Abiy believes gifting Ethiopia access to the Red Sea would be the crowning jewel of his legacy. In Mogadishu, Somali military officers…
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East-Africa
Several Migrants Remain Unaccounted for Near Djibouti’s Shore After Smugglers Eject Them from Boats
It remains unclear why the migrants were ejected from the boats in open water. Initially, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported…
East-Africa
Sources reveal that Kenya requests IMF to reassess corruption concerns following Western pressure.
In a move egged on by Western allies, Kenya’s leadership has nudged the International Monetary Fund to dive deep into examining its…
East-Africa
Rwanda Faces Challenges in Containing the Marburg Virus Outbreak
Rwandan health officials are deeply engaged in a massive contact tracing initiative, tracking down countless individuals to curtail the spread of a…
Somalia
Turkish President Erdogan to Participate in Send-off Ceremony for Vessel Commencing Oil and Gas Exploration Near Somalia
Here’s a snapshot of Türkiye’s seismic research vessel, Oruç Reis, cruising through Türkiye on October 3, 2024. (AA Photo) Mogadishu (AX) –…
West-Africa
Rivalry Escalates Between Nigeria’s Music Legends Wizkid and Davido
Renowned musician Ayodeji Balogun, more famously known as Wizkid, has recently set his sights on fellow artist David Adeleke, or as many…
East-Africa
Kenya Welcomes Global Travel Expo to Boost Tourist Arrivals
On a bustling Wednesday, Kenyan President William Ruto presided over the launch of a global travel exposition in Nairobi. His goal? To…
Central-Africa
Tragedy Strikes: Fatalities Reported After Boat Capsizes in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Tragically, at least 78 individuals have lost their lives, with many more unaccounted for, following a boat capsizing incident on Lake Kivu…
West-Africa
Chimamanda Adichie of Nigeria Makes a Comeback with Her First Novel in Ten Years
The celebrated Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie has announced her forthcoming novel, titled *Dream Count*. This captivating tale follows Chiamaka, a Nigerian…
East-Africa
Somalia’s Foreign Minister Accuses Ethiopia of Exploiting Counterterrorism Efforts to Seize Somali Land
Mogadishu (AX) – Somalia’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, sounded a sharp critique, pointing fingers at the…
Somalia
Somalia’s NCC Convene to Tackle Election Reforms Amidst Northeastern State’s Boycott
Mogadishu (AX) — Friction over Somalia’s governance and upcoming electoral strategies dominated the discussions at the National Consultative Council (NCC) assembly in…
