Somalia
Somalia’s Mental Health Struggles Intensify Amid Conflict and Poverty
Mogadishu (AX) — For many years, Somalia has been caught in a storm of turmoil, poverty, and uprooting that’s left the nation’s…
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Somalia
What Does the Effort to Oust the Deputy Prime Minister from the Upper House Unveil About Governance in Somalia?
In any nation embracing a federal structure, splitting power among branches isn’t just a formality—it’s the backbone of savvy governance. Each branch—executive,…
East-Africa
Kenyan Court Halts Deputy President Appointment Shortly After Ruto Selects an Ally
Kenya’s Interior Cabinet Secretary, Kithure Kindiki, shared insights alongside British Security Minister Tom Tugendhat during a press gathering in Nairobi, Kenya, on…
Somalia
Somalia’s Military Evolution: Traditional Rivals Confront Modern Challenges in the Horn of Africa
Mogadishu (AX) — In a rapid move to counter Ethiopia’s grand naval dreams and territorial aspirations, Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia are stepping…
West-Africa
Liberia’s Speaker Koffa Resiliently Overcomes Efforts to Remove Him from Office
The Capitol Building, the heart of Liberia’s legislative activities, became a hotspot for political unrest recently. This past Thursday, a faction within…
West-Africa
Prominent Somali Poet Sugaal Abdulle Tragically Dies in Mogadishu Suicide Attack
Sugaal Cabdulle Cumar shines brightly as a Somali poetry icon, making waves in arts, tunes, and stagecraft over the years. Credit/ SNTV…
West-Africa
New Senate Chair Advocates for Greater Transparency in Nigeria’s Oil Industry
Kawu Sumaila has stepped into the role of Chairman for the Senate Committee on Petroleum Resources (Downstream) and is already raising crucial…
East-Africa
ONLF Re-evaluates 2018 Peace Agreement with Ethiopia, Highlighting Unfulfilled Commitments
FILE – During a media chat, Ogaden National Liberation Front (ONLF) spokesperson Abdiqadir Hassan Hirmooge, also known as Adani, expressed frustration. He…
West-Africa
Nigeria Takes Significant Leap Forward in Battle Against Malaria with R21 Vaccine
Nigeria has taken a significant leap forward in the battle against malaria, receiving a remarkable shipment of one million doses of the…
West-Africa
Somali Woman Wins Re-election to Belgian Local Council, Champions Equality and Housing Rights
Mogadishu (AX) — Sarah Mohamed Khalif, a Belgian with Somali roots, has once again secured a spot on Leuven’s city council. Her…
East-Africa
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Names New Foreign Minister in Cabinet Overhaul
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (AX) — On the brisk morning of Friday, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed unveiled a revamped cabinet lineup, entrusting Dr.…
