Somalia
Somalia Intends to Formulate Strategy to Speed Up Optical Fiber Rollout
To shed light on the current state of telecommunications, Ecofin has taken a keen interest in a recent governmental initiative. The Department…
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Somalia
Amid Escalating Tensions in Somalia, Global Allies Encourage Jubaland to Return to NCC
Mogadishu (AX) — The international community is raising a red flag over the growing friction between Somalia’s Federal Government and Jubaland State,…
East-Africa
Anglican Church Confronts Criticism Following Zimbabwe Abuse Scandals from the 1970s and 1980s
Archbishop Thabo Makgoba, the Anglican Primate of Southern Africa, has issued a cautionary note suggesting that we may see an uptick in…
West-Africa
Former Ghanaian President Mahama Intensifies His Return to Politics
Former president John Mahama, who’s now the presidential hopeful for the opposition National Democratic Congress (NDC), has leveled sharp critiques against President…
Somalia
Jubbaland’s Parliament Chooses Leaders Amidst Federal Government’s Dismissal of Election Process
Kismayo (AX) — In a dramatic turn of events, Jubaland’s parliament proceeded with its leadership election on Thursday in Kismayo. This move…
Somalia
Somali Leader Reasserts Dedication to Achieving Nationwide Voting by 2026
Mogadishu (AX) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud reaffirmed his commitment to reform the country’s electoral system, aiming for universal suffrage by…
Southern-Africa
South Africans Fuming as Electricity Provider Seeks Drastic Rate Increase
In a bold move, Eskom has put forth a proposal to raise electricity tariffs by a staggering 36%, set to launch in…
Somalia
Somali Cabinet Endorses New Head for Statistics Bureau
Mogadishu (AX) — In a noteworthy move, the Somali Council of Ministers has appointed Dr. Abdisalam Abdirahman Mohamed as the Director General…
Sports
Africa Sees $950 Million in Airline Funds Tied Up, Reports IATA
Mogadishu (AX) — In a revelation that can ruffle some feathers, the International Air Transport Association (IATA) brought to light that a…
East-Africa
Africa’s Aspirations: Voices of Hope and Worry on World Children’s Day
The landscape of childhood is undergoing profound transformations, with UNICEF’s latest flagship report, ‘The State of the World’s Children 2024: The Future…
East-Africa
Jubaland Elects New Leaders Amid Escalating Political Tensions in Somalia
Jubaland’s Political Dilemmas: Independent Elections and the Pushback from Mogadishu Kismayo (AX)— Thursday was a pivotal day for Jubaland’s parliament as it…
