Somalia
North Western State of Somalia rejects Somali federal government criticism of Israel ties
Wednesday June 17, 2026 Hargeisa (AX) — North Western State of Somalia on Tuesday brushed aside the Somali federal government’s…
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Central-Africa
Portugal held to 1-1 draw by DR Congo in World Cup opener
By Michael KahnThursday June 18, 2026 FIFA World Cup 2026 – Group K – Portugal v DR Congo Purchase Licensing…
West-Africa
Harry Kane ties England’s World Cup scoring record in 4-2 win
By SCHUYLER DIXONThursday June 18, 2026 England got the response it needed, and Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham made sure…
Somalia
Somali cabinet condemns North Western State of Somalia president’s Israel visit as sovereignty breach
Thursday June 18, 2026 Mogadishu (AX) — Somalia’s federal government on Thursday issued a sharp rebuke of North Western State…
Somalia
Seven-year-old Abdiqadir may lose ability to walk without $750 operation after US airstrike
Mohamed Gabobe in Mogadishu and Mark TownsendThursday June 18, 2026 Abdiqadir Salah’s family is racing against time. The seven-year-old was…
East-Africa
Somalia U-17 women make history with 8-2 win over Sudan
Thursday June 18, 2026 Dar Es Salaam (AX) — Somalia’s U-17 women’s football team delivered a breakthrough moment on Wednesday,…
East-Africa
Trump Declared Peace in DR Congo; Reality on the Ground Assessed
In the wake of M23 rebels backed by Rwanda seizing North and South Kivu — the provincial capitals of eastern…
Southern-Africa
South Africa’s inflation rises to near two-year high
South Africa’s underlying inflation pressures strengthened in May, a development closely watched for clues about where prices — and interest…
Somalia
Jubbaland says Doolow airport closure hurts aid, trade and health services
Thursday June 18, 2026 Kismayo (AX) — Jubbaland on Wednesday accused Somalia’s federal government of keeping Doolow airport shut for…
East-Africa
Mozambique Police Accused of Using Spies to Target Government Critics
More than 18 months after disputed elections plunged Mozambique into unrest, the country’s criminal police are facing intensifying scrutiny amid…
East-Africa
IGAD backs Somalia’s sovereignty after North Western State of Somalia opens Jerusalem embassy
Thursday June 18, 2026 Djibouti (AX) — The Intergovernmental Authority on Development on Thursday urged restraint and a firm احترام…
