East-Africa
Leaders of Egypt, Eritrea, and Somalia Convene for a Three-Nation Summit in Asmara
On October 10, 2024, Presidents Abdel Fattah Al-Sisi of Egypt, Isaias Afwerki of Eritrea, and Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Somalia, gathered in…
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West-Africa
Nigerian Military Under Fresh Scrutiny Over Allegations of Airstrikes on Civilians
On September 27, tragic news emerged from Kaduna State, Nigeria, where a military airstrike aimed at combating notorious criminal gangs, widely referred…
East-Africa
Zimbabwe’s Handling Services Executives Placed on Suspension Due to Corruption Allegations
In a striking move, the state-run National Handling Services (NHS) has sent several senior executives home amid serious allegations of corruption, ineptitude,…
West-Africa
Families Mourn as Driver Responsible for Killing Five Somali American Women Faces Trial on Drug and Firearm Charges
Footage from surveillance cameras capturing a tragic collision that resulted in the deaths of five friends in June 2023 was highlighted as…
West-Africa
Swedish Court Affirms Life Imprisonment for Somali Man Found Guilty of Killing Pregnant Partner
Convicted of a heinous crime, Mohamedamin Abdirisek Ibrahim stands accused of taking the life of his girlfriend, Saga Forsgren Elneborg, who was…
Central-Africa
Addressing Concerns: Cameroon Government Clarifies President Biya’s Whereabouts Amidst Death Speculations
In recent days, government representatives have reassured the public that President Paul Biya, who is 91 years young, is in good health,…
East-Africa
Kenya Airways Halts Mogadishu Routes Amid Rising Competition from Somali Carriers
Mogadishu (AX) — Kenya Airways is poised to hit the brakes on all its flights ferrying passengers to Mogadishu, Somalia, starting on…
East-Africa
El-Sisi to Participate in Eritrea and Somalia Summit Aimed at Challenging Ethiopia’s Regional Power
Mogadishu (AX) — The Egyptian leader, Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, is gearing up for a visit to Asmara, Eritrea, come Thursday, where he’s…
West-Africa
Somali Military Escalates Efforts Against al-Shabaab in Bay and Bakool Areas
Soldiers from Somalia’s National Army trek across the desert landscapes, carrying out missions against Al-Shabaab insurgents in Bay and Bakool tribal lands.…
East-Africa
Hassan Sheikh Visits Eritrea to Strengthen Relations and Address Ethiopia’s Growing Influence
In Asmara, Eritrea, on October 9, 2024, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki held bilateral meetings to discuss…
East-Africa
Turkey strengthens its bond with Somalia through energy initiatives, yet escalating tensions with Ethiopia threaten these investments.
In a grand setting, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stepped up to address the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly…
