Central-Africa
WFP Says Food Aid Is Critical to Fighting Ebola Outbreak in DR Congo
As Ebola races through eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the World Food Programme is urging responders to put food assistance at…
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Somalia
Somalia Condemns Houthi Attacks Targeting Saudi Arabia’s Civilian and Oil Sites
Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia said Monday’s attacks, which the Houthis claimed targeted trucks crossing from Saudi territory near the Saudi–Yemen border, endangered…
West-Africa
Power Blackouts in Gambia Trigger Protests Ahead of December Election
With rolling blackouts fueling mounting public anger ahead of the December presidential election, President Adama Barrow has declared the country’s prolonged electricity…
Somalia
Karachi Police Detain Seven Protesting 140-Day Captivity of Pakistani Sailors by Somali Pirates
Families of 10 Pakistani sailors held by Somali pirates for nearly 140 days were met by police intervention Monday after officers briefly…
Central-Africa
Pirates Exploit Regional Chaos and Resume Hijackings Off Somalia
The Indian Navy recaptures the MV Ruen, a Maltese ship, from Somali pirates off the Indian coast in March 2024, after a…
East-Africa
North Western State of Somalia President in Washington Seeks U.S. Ties and Recognition for Breakaway Region
North Western State of Somalia’s president has arrived in Washington with two goals in focus: strengthening ties with the United States and…
Somalia
Several al-Shabab militants reportedly killed alongside Houthi fighters in Yemen
Aden (AX) — Yemen’s anti-Houthi National Resistance Forces (NRF) said Monday that several al-Shabab militants were killed alongside Houthi fighters in recent…
East-Africa
Small boat arrivals from Somalia to UK rise 76%, government figures show
London (AX) — Somali nationals made up one of the fastest-growing groups among people recorded crossing the English Channel in small boats…
East-Africa
Turkish Frigate TCG Göksu Arrives in Mogadishu as Naval Cooperation Expands
The Turkish Navy frigate TCG Göksu arrived at Mogadishu Port as Türkiye maintains its naval presence and expands defense, maritime security and…
Somalia
Jubaland Questions Türkiye’s Role in Somalia After Reported Doolow Airstrike
A reported Turkish airstrike in Somalia’s Doolow District has triggered a sharp rebuke from Jubaland, which said the overnight operation injured five…
West-Africa
World Projected to Exceed 1.5°C Global Warming Threshold
The world is likely to breach the 1.5°C global warming limit within the next few years, and even the most favourable outlook…
