East-Africa
Eight Years Later, Zimbabwe Still Hasn’t Delivered Justice for 2018 Victims
Eight years after Zimbabwean security forces killed six people and wounded 35 during post-election protests on 1 August 2018, no one has…
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Landslide at Ethiopian monastery ritual kills 14 as rescuers search for missing
By AMANUEL GEBREMEDHIN BIRHANE and SAMUEL GETACHEW Wednesday August 5, 2026 A landslide struck a monastery in Ethiopia’s Amhara region after heavy…
North-Africa
At Least 35 Killed in Sudanese Army Attack
A Sunday gathering to settle local disputes in western Darfur turned deadly when Sudanese army drones hit a traditional court, killing at…
Somalia
U.S. Congressional Delegation Visits Jubbaland, Holds Security Talks With President Madobe
Tuesday August 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A U.S. congressional delegation has pledged continued backing for Jubbaland’s fight against al-Shabab after meeting…
Somalia
President Mohamud, Hawadle Leaders Agree on Hirshabelle State Candidate
Tuesday August 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — A meeting between Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, Hawadle traditional leader Ugas Yusuf Ugas Hassan…
Somalia
Somali President Calls for National Shift Toward Blue Economy
Tuesday August 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia must make its coastline and territorial waters central to the country’s economic and security…
Somalia
Puntland State Religious Leaders Launch Mediation Between North Western State of Somalia and Northeastern State
Tuesday August 4, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — Religious leaders from Puntland State have arrived in Hargeisa with a proposed roadmap for ending…
East-Africa
Deadly Landslide Strikes Ethiopian Mountain Monastery During Prayer Service
Michael Teferi BBC AfricaTuesday August 4, 2026 At least 14 people died when a rain-soaked hillside collapsed onto a mountain monastery in…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia President Orders Free Dialysis Services, Expands Kidney Care
Tuesday August 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro has directed the government to…
Central-Africa
DR Congo Confirms Findings Related to Oil Pollution
The Democratic Republic of the Congo plans to finalize and release a comprehensive environmental audit of oil producer Perenco by the end…
Somalia
Towfiiq Party Rejects Galmudug Election Results, Alleges Vote Manipulation
Tuesday August 4, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s Towfiiq Party has rejected the results of Galmudug’s first one-person, one-vote local council elections,…
