West-Africa
Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire Establish Unified Cocoa Pricing Policy
In a significant move for the global cocoa industry, Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire — two of the foremost cocoa-producing nations…
Eye on Africa
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East-Africa
Zimbabwe’s Lower House Backs Extending Presidential Term Limits
In a decisive vote that caps weeks of political sparring, Zimbabwe’s National Assembly has mustered the two-thirds majority needed to…
West-Africa
Somali shillings lose value for small traders and poor consumers
Friday June 19, 2026 Baidoa shopkeeper Abdiqadir Mohamed displays his worthless savings, as tattered Somali shilling notes are rejected in…
West-Africa
Australia Condemns Niger Airport Attack Amid Heightened Security Measures
Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, has voiced strong condemnation of the recent armed assault on…
North-Africa
Libya’s Political Process Regains Momentum but Progress Remains Fragile
Opening the Security Council briefing, Hanna Tetteh, the Secretary‑General’s Special Representative for Libya and head of the UN Support Mission…
Somalia
Puntland State bars non-regional troops and vehicles from entering its territory
Friday June 19, 2026 Garowe (AX) — Puntland State moved on Thursday to tighten its grip on security in areas…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia president says direct Hargeisa-Tel Aviv flights to start soon
Friday June 19, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro says direct flights…
Southern-Africa
Mokoena Strike Keeps South Africa’s World Cup Hopes Alive
With the threat of back-to-back losses looming after their opening defeat to Mexico, Hugo Broos’ team dug deep at the…
Central-Africa
Somalis in South Africa Fear Rising Xenophobic Campaigns
Friday June 19, 2026 Johannesburg (AX) — Alarm is mounting among Somalis in South Africa as anti-immigrant campaigns and street…
Somalia
North Western State of Somalia leader says Israel has no military presence, future remains open
Friday June 19, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdillahi Irro said Israel does…
North-Africa
Messi ties men’s World Cup goals record in Argentina win over Algeria
By DAVE SKRETTAWednesday June 17, 2026 Lionel Messi dabbed at his eyes with the hem of his white-and-blue, sweat-soaked jersey…
